Watch Queen Concert Footage From 1976
An audience member at the band’s concert in NYC used a windup 8mm movie camera to shoot some tantalizing footage of a band on the rise
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June 15, 1989: Nirvana Releases Bleach LP
The first album by the trio initially sold some 40,000 copies. Their success eventually made it the biggest release in their label’s history
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Classic Rock Songs Starred in Super Bowl 50 Ads
Advertisers paid $5 million to make an impression that year. Music by Queen and Steven Tyler were also among the classic rock songs used
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June 14, 1975: Frampton Records ‘Alive!’ Concert
A concert at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom is recorded and used for a number of the tracks of Frampton’s breakout album
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That Time Elton John Surprised London Commuters
You’re waiting for your train when suddenly you see a performer you’ve enjoyed for years. When he starts playing, you think “I’ll catch the next one”
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Do You Know Joel Whitburn? He Turned a Passion for Records Into Chart Research
The acknowledged expert on the history of the music charts was also the owner of one of the largest collections of recorded music in the world.
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June 14, 2016: Wings Guitarist Henry McCullough Dies
The musician was also known for his work with Joe Cocker’s Grease Band, Spooky Tooth and others. McCartney praised his “My Love” solo
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June 13, 1995: Alanis’ ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Released
Alanis Morissette may have only been 21 when she released the album. But its impact was staggering with huge sales and hit singles
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June 13, 2017: Anita Pallenberg, Ex-Girlfriend of Keith Richards, Dies
The model and actress in some memorable films was first associated with Brian Jones, then spent a wild dozen years with his bandmate
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Remembering Legendary Producer Chips Moman
The producer, songwriter and guitarist was responsible for hits like Elvis Presley’s “Suspicious Minds” and such bands as The Box Tops
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