June 1, 1968: Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘Mrs. Robinson’ is #1
Director Mike Nichols had been listening to the duo’s music before, during and after filming his movie + invited Simon to submit a few songs for the soundtrack
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May 31, 1961: Jimi Hendrix Enlists in U.S. Army
Why did a judge give the 19-year-old future rock superstar a choice: do two years in prison or join the military? How long did his hitch last?
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May 31, 2019: Roky Erickson, Texas Rock Legend, Dies
As the lead vocalist and songwriter of the psychedelic 13th Floor Elevators and as a solo artist, Erickson symbolized the vibrant Texas rock scene
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Best Classic Bands Second Anniversary
We’re celebrating year two of the best classic rock news, features, reviews, contests, charts and more! Thank you for your support and please tell your friends
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May 30, 2016: Stones’ Ronnie Wood is Father of Twin Girls, at 68
Congrats to the legend who turned 69 two days later, and his wife, Sally Humphreys. “I’m going to be changing the nappies and all that goes with it”
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Remembering Leon Redbone, Singer Who Recalled Earlier Era
His reverence for jazz, country, ragtime, blues and vaudeville was reflected in his performance, stage patter and attire
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May 30, 1955: Clash Drummer Topper Headon Born
A key member of what’s considered the definitive line-up from 1977 until he was fired due to drug problems in ’82, he wrote most of the music to the band’s biggest single, “Rock The Casbah”
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May 29, 2021: B.J. Thomas Dies at 78
The 5x Grammy Award winner enjoyed a 50-year career with such hits as “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head” and “Hooked On a Feeling”
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May 29, 2022: Ronnie Hawkins, Who Gave The Band Their Start, Dies
The Arkansas-born musician moved to Canada in his early twenties, where he forged a career as a leading proponent of rock and roll
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May 29, 1991: Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love Meet
When Nirvana was asked to join the bill of a benefit show at L.A.’s Jabberjaw club just after making Nevermind, Kurt Cobain ended up meeting his future wife Courtney Love
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