When Neil Diamond Gave a Surprise Post-Retirement Performance
The singer came out of retirement to sing “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “I Am … I Said,” “Sweet Caroline” and several other songs for a benefit show
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June 22, 1948/1998: Todd Rundgren Born/Wed
A doubly big day for Rundgren, who was born On This Day and also married his wife on his 50th birthday. Do you know what his biggest payday was for?
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Tom Jones and David Gilmour Perform ‘Purple Rain’
As wonderful as it might be unexpected. The great pop singer and the Pink Floyd guitarist bring sizzle to a truly classic song
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June 22, 2018: Pantera Drummer Vinnie Paul Dies at 54
Born Vincent Paul Abbott, he formed the groove metal band in Texas with, among others, his guitarist brother Darrell, better known as Dimebag Darrell
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When Page, Clapton, Beck and May Met Queen Elizabeth
In 2005, Her Majesty hosted an event to honor the British music industry. The moment when four legendary guitarists met her is captured in a classic video
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June 21, 1981: Steely Dan Disband
Steely Dan were a star act during the 1970s who enjoyed hit songs, strong FM airplay and million selling albums. They broke up in ’81 and reunited in ’93.
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Davy Jones Talks About The Beatles
Jones speaks about how The Monkees and The Beatles had much in common and shares his feelings about the members of the Fab Four
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Dana Carvey ‘SNL’ Audition (With Choppin’ Broccoli)
Talk about a tough room! The likable comic nails it with his impersonations. Plus a bonus clip of “Church Lady”
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Remembering Wayne Jackson, Who Recorded With Giants as Memphis Horns
The trumpeter, whose talents graced many legendary rock, soul and pop recordings for over 50 years, was a recipient of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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Nancy Sinatra and ‘Boots,’ Her Surprise #1 Hit
A popular trend at clubs inspired its songwriter to come up with the clever lyrics to this song which became a #1 smash in 1966
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