Dec 8, 2019: Linda Ronstadt Gets Kennedy Center Honors
Congratulations to the singer, arguably the most versatile vocalist of the modern era. Earth, Wind & Fire and Sally Field were also among those honored
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Dec 8, 2004: Dimebag Darrell Murdered
A problematic one-time fan of Pantera took the life of the guitarist and several others while he was performing with his new band, Damageplan
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Dec 7, 2016: Greg Lake, ELP Singer, Bassist—Obituary
Several months after the death of Keith Emerson, Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s singer/bassist succumbed to cancer. Lake, a veteran of several bands, was 69
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Dec 7, 2004: William Shatner Poetry Album Reissued
Compounding a bad decision, a 1968 spoken word album featuring TV’s Captain Kirk reading poetry set to contemporary hit songs, was re-released On This Day in 2004
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Dec 6, 2021: Jagger, Richards, Wood Play at Charlie Watts Tribute Concert
Two weeks after the end of their 2021 U.S. tour, the three performed at Watts’ favorite jazz club, Ronnie Scott’s in the heart of London’s Soho district
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Paul McCartney Leads 2023 Tributes to Wings Guitarist Denny Laine: ‘A Great Talent’
The Rock Hall member had been in-and-out of hospitals, most recently for a collapsed lung
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Tim Buckley Exclusive Premiere: Live ‘Buzzin’ Fly’
Listen to a previously unreleased live track by the great singer-songwriter, from one of two new packages being released by Manifesto Records on Oct. 13!
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Dec 5, 1968: Stones Throw Beggars Banquet Party
Take over the bar of a posh Knightsbridge hotel. Have a crew of bosomy wenches serve a seven-course meal. Then have a pie fight. Ah, the Stones. We’ve got the video
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Dec 5, 2021: Joni Mitchell, Berry Gordy Get Kennedy Center Honors
The legends were among five who were celebrated for lifetime artistic achievements.
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When Eagles Got Kennedy Center Honors, Several Members Were Missing
Pres. Obama praised many prestigious artists at the 2016 edition of the event. Eagles were originally selected for 2015 but Glenn Frey took ill
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