30 Years Ago: Eagles Begin ‘Hell Freezes Over’
When the California megastars broke up in 1980, Don Henley said they’d reunite “when Hell freezes over.” In 1994, they knew what to call their new album.
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Apr 25, 2022: Susan Jacks of The Poppy Family (‘Which Way You Goin’ Billy’) Dies
Their recording of “Which Way You Goin’ Billy?,” written and produced by her husband, Terry Jacks, was a significant 1970 hit in the U.S. and U.K.
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When Lennon and McCartney Almost Went on ‘SNL’
Two old friends were sitting around watching TV when the show’s producer jokingly offered them money to perform. They were literally just blocks away
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April 24, 2016: Billy Paul, Soul Singer of ‘Me and Mrs. Jones,’ Dies
He earned a Grammy Award with his 1972 crossover smash and was part of the hugely successful Philadelphia International roster
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Apr 24, 2020: Harold Reid, Statler Brothers Singer Known for Bass Vocal, Dies
The singing group are best known for their 1965 hit, “Flowers on the Wall.” They were the backup voices for Johnny Cash on stage, record and TV
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April 23, 1971: The Rolling Stones Release ‘Sticky Fingers’
Their first album on their own label, first to use the famous logo, first to fully feature Mick Taylor—and one of their best.
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Apr 23, 2019: David Winters, ‘West Side Story’ Actor and Rock Choreographer, Dies
The Emmy winner was a member of The Jets in West Side Story, worked with giants like Elvis, Paul Newman and Alice Cooper, + choreographed The T.A.M.I. Show
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Apr 23, 2020: Rolling Stones Release New Classic, ‘Living in a Ghost Town’
The surprise release came at a time when the group were expected to be getting ready for the 2020 edition of their No Filter tour
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The Troggs’ Garage-Rock Classic ‘Wild Thing’
From its bent, distorted, shocking opening note to the ocarina solo to Reg Presley’s distinctive snarling vocal, it was one of the cornerstones of garage-rock.
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April 21, 2016: Prince is Found Dead
On this day, fans around the world were shocked to learn that Prince had died. On each anniversary, that news is still difficult to fathom
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