August 14, 1958: Gladys Presley, Elvis’ Mother, Dies
They were as close as mother and son could be. When she died, he said: “She’s all I ever lived for. She was always my best girl.”
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Aug 14, 2016: Ringo Starr is a Great-Grandfather!
The classic rock legend became the first Beatle great-grandfather as son Zak became a grandfather!
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Aug. 13, 1975: Bruce Springsteen Bottom Line Showcase
With 10 amazing shows over five days at the intimate New York City showcase club, Springsteen proved himself hotter than the hype.
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Aug 13, 2024: Greg Kihn, Who Scored With ’80s Hit ‘Jeopardy,’ Dies at 75
The 1983 single was parodied a year later by “Weird Al” Yankovic as “I Lost on Jeopardy”
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Aug 13, 2017: Joe Walsh, Barnstorm Reunion
Walsh, Kenny Passarelli and Joe Vitale performed at their Colorado Music Hall of Fame induction concert that also honored Dan Fogelberg
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August 12, 1960: Pete Best Joins the Beatles
Much has been documented about how Ringo joined the band; find out how his predecessor became a member… and an ex-Beatle
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Aug 11, 2021: Two Tower of Power Alumni Deaths Within Days
Mike Finnigan was an accomplished session / touring musician on the Hammond B3 organ, for Jimi Hendrix, Crosby, Stills and Nash, and Bonnie Raitt. Bruce Conte joined the band in 1972.
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August 11, 1999: Kiss Gets Hollywood Star
The band’s thundering hard rock sound and theatrical outfits and stage show proved to be a winning combination that propelled them to become rock superstars
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August 10: Happy Birthday, Snoopy!
To this day, we never miss the animated TV specials A Charlie Brown Christmas, It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
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Aug 9, 2023: Bob Dylan Leads Tributes to Robbie Robertson
The lead guitarist and songwriter was considered to be the pivotal engineer of the quintessential Americana band
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