Oct 19, 2017: ‘Free Fallin’ Inspires Tom Petty Fans on Ventura Blvd
On the eve of what would have been his 67th birthday, fans organized a Tom Petty Memorial Vampire Walk
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George and Ringo Rocked ‘While My Guitar…’ at 1987 Prince’s Trust Rock Gala
The two Beatles were joined by fellow legends Eric Clapton, Elton John, Jeff Lynne, and Phil Collins, among others
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British Rock Stars Perform ‘All You Need is Love’ at the Queen Golden Jubilee
For Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Golden Jubilee in 2002, an A-List of rock greats gave a concert. Watch them perform some classics
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Oct 19, 2020: Spencer Davis, Leader of Britain’s “Gimme Some Lovin”’ Band, Dies
The band that bore his name was best known for a pair of 1967 top 10 hits, both sung by Steve Winwood, who wrote, “He was like a big brother to me”
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Oct 19, 2010: Elton John Slams Current Music
The musician took aim at what he felt was the sorry state of contemporary pop songwriting and how TV singing contests don’t yield lasting musical acts
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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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Happy Birthday, Chuck Berry!
One of the founding fathers of rock ‘n’ roll did a stint in prison in the early 1960s after an astonishing run of now-classic hit singles
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‘Smoke on the Water’ Sung by… Pat Boone?!
One of classic rock music’s most iconic songs rendered in a way that brings new meaning to the word “interpretation.” Watch if you dare…
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Oct. 17, 1969: The Kinks U.S. Tour Ban Ends
For reasons that are unclear and complicated, they were unable to play America from 1965 to ’69, with a first show back at the Fillmore East
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Bill Murray and Clint Eastwood Sing a ’70s Hit
Spend enough time on the Interweb and you can pretty much find anything, including two A-List film stars singing Looking Glass’ 1972 hit “Brandy”
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