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Aug 25, 1970: Elton John Plays First U.S. Concert
The artist now known as Sir Elton John made his U.S. debut with a big splash at The Troubadour club in Los Angeles with several rock stars in attendance
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Celebrating Frank Sinatra With His Version of ‘Something’
This Classic Video pairs two of the most influential contributors to contemporary music as “The Voice” sings George Harrison’s “Something”
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Aug 24, 2021: Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones Drummer, Dies at 80
The news arrived 3 weeks after the surprise announcement that he had a “completely successful” medical procedure that prevented him from touring that fall
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Aug 24, 1975: Queen Begin ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Queen’s nearly six-minute long-song hit the upper reaches of the U.S. and U.K. singles charts not once but twice. Things you didn’t know about their masterpiece
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Aug 24, 2019: Widow of Jackie Wilson Dies on Eve of His Hollywood Star Honor
Known as “Mr. Excitement,” Wilson had been honored with inductions into the Roll Hall and R&B Music HoF. Harlean Wilson had hoped to attend the ceremony
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The Classic Dan Aykroyd SNL Holiday Sketch
The original member of Saturday Night Live portrayed many memorable characters. His role as sleazy toy company exec, Irwin Mainway, was one of his best
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August 23, 1970: Derek & the Dominos Start ‘Layla’ LP
Eric Clapton, Bobby Whitlock, Carl Radle and Jim Gordon convened with producer Tom Dowd at Criteria Studios in Miami to begin recording their debut album
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Brenda Lee Set a Record: ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ #1
It’s the third #1 pop hit for the Rock and Roll Hall and Country Music Hall of Famer and the longest climb to the top of the Hot 100
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Beach Boys’ Classic ‘Little Saint Nick’ Comes This Time Each Year
In October 1963, with their 3rd album of the year just released, America’s hottest group wanted to offer a holiday song to their new fans
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Aug. 22, 1970: Creedence’s ‘Cosmo’s Factory’ Hits #1
CCR’s fifth LP topped the Album Chart for multiple weeks, yielded a slew of Top 5 hits and has sold more than four million copies
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