Oct 16, 2017: Tom Petty Laid to Rest at Private Service
Two weeks after the unexpected death of the rock icon, family and friends attended a private service in Pacific Palisades, CA
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Jeopardy! Contestants Fail to ID Led Zeppelin
On the November 29, 2023, edition of the popular game show, the contestants failed to identify the legends even though there was a photo of the band
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Oct 16, 1966: Grace Slick Makes Airplane Debut
A heartthrob for men and role model for women within the 1960s counterculture, she sang the band’s two biggest hits: “Somebody to Love” and “White Rabbit”
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Bill Murray as Lounge Singer: ‘Star Wars’ on ‘SNL’
In early 1978, the movie phenomenon was in its infancy. And unsuspecting filmgoers didn’t realize that the main theme had lyrics until Nick Winters sang them
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October 15, 1966: ‘I’m A Believer’ Recording Session
The song was written by a now-well known songwriter, who performed on the recording. Monkees-mania was in full swing as the single had orders of over 1 million copies
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The Classic SNL ‘Lord and Lady Douchebag’ Sketch
As Season 5 came to a close, it was time to say goodbye to four of the original members of the Not Ready For Prime Time Players.
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Rolling Stones ‘No Filter’ Tour in Munich: Recap
Highlights from the second night of the band’s 2017 European tour. Check out the setlist and videos of some favorites, at Olympiastadion
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October 15, 1988: UB40’s Unusual Path to #1
20 years after Neil Diamond’s single of “Red Red Wine” was issued and five years after UB40 first released it as a single, the song finally went #1
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Eric Clapton Performs With Dhani Harrison in 2024 at London’s Royal Albert Hall
The two songs included George Harrison’s “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)”
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Drew Carey Show: ‘Cleveland Rocks’
This sitcom was known for its elaborate choreography. None as fun as this extended opening sequence set to a cover of an Ian Hunter song and a cast of thousands
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