Feb 9, 2022: Ian McDonald, Founding Member of King Crimson and Foreigner, Dies
The multi-instrumentalist was an integral part of launching the celebrated prog rock band. Several years later, he earned Platinum success with Foreigner
Read MoreFeb. 8, 2019: Lindsey Buckingham Reveals Open Heart Surgery
His wife, Kristen, shared the news on his social media accounts, noting that the musician had suffered vocal cord damage.
Read MoreFeb 8, 2021: Mary Wilson, Co-Founder of The Supremes, Dies
Along with Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, she was an original member of the best-selling group on the Motown roster, scoring a dozen #1 singles
Read MoreFebruary 8, 1990: Del Shannon’s Death at 55
The veteran rocker was admired and produced by artists like Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty, and had been enjoying a career resurgence
Read MoreFeb 7, 1964: The Beatles First U.S. Visit
Beatlemania and the British Invasion were just getting started as the Fab Four arrived at New York’s JFK Airport and were greeted by thousands of fans.
Read MoreBad Company, Minus Ralphs, Return to Stage
The British band with Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke gave a triumphant performance in Tulsa, Okla. while their co-founder recuperates from a stroke he suffered in 2016
Read MoreFeb 7, 2021: Elliot Mazer, Producer of Legendary Neil Young Recordings, Dies
In a 5+ decade career, he collaborated on such landmark albums as Young’s Harvest and Time Fades Away, and The Band’s concert album The Last Waltz
Read MoreRemembering Dan Hicks, a Music Original
The music world lost a true original when singer-songwriter Dan Hicks died. The singer-guitarist led the acoustic group the Hot Licks
Read MoreFeb 6, 1990: Billy Idol Motorcycle Accident
Run a red light and pay a price. Injuries weren’t all that Idol suffered when be crashed his Harley. Movie roles went away, too
Read MoreFeb 5, 2023: Edgar Winter Wins Grammy For All-Star Tribute Album, ‘Brother Johnny’
Edgar Winter recruited Joe Walsh, Ringo Starr, Billy Gibbons, Steve Lukather, Michael McDonald, and many more. Listen to many of the tracks here
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