June 24, 1942: Arthur Brown, of ‘Fire’ Fame, Born
Best known for his 1968 smash “Fire,” his theatrical stage shows inspired Alice Cooper, Peter Gabriel, Kiss and others.
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Remembering Talking Heads Keys Wiz Bernie Worrell
The Rock Hall member was one of rock and funk music’s most admired and beloved keyboard players. He first came to prominence with Parliament/Funkadelic
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June 23, 2025: Mick Ralphs, of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, Dies
The guitarist and songwriter of such favorites as “Can’t Get Enough” and “Ready For Love” suffered a stroke shortly after Bad Company’s 2016 “Swan Song” U.K. tour.
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June 23, 2016: Led Zeppelin Wins ‘Stairway’ Trial
The copyright infringement suit claimed that the opening melody of the song was taken from an instrumental written by Spirit’s Randy California
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Remembering Robert Hunter, the Primary Grateful Dead Lyricist
He collaborated with Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, and others on such classic songs as “Sugar Magnolia” and “Uncle John’s Band,” and their biggest single
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When a Kinks Gig Was Promoted by a Serial Killer… Wait, What?
The serial murderer convicted for killing 33 young men and boys, promoted a Kinks concert on the band’s 1965 debut US tour. For reals
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Epic Songs of 1973: AXS TV’s The Top 10 Revealed
AXS TV’s series counts down 10 great rock songs of the year, including favorites by Steely Dan and the Allman Brothers Band
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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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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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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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