Lou Reed ‘A Life’: An Exemplary Biography
“The Lou Reed that inhabits this book is powerfully drawn, from moment to moment deeply appealing and appalling,” says our reviewer.
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Jan 19, 2007: The Mamas & Papas’ Denny Doherty Dies
The Mamas and the Papas were on top of the world. Then it all fell apart. We remember Doherty on the anniversary of his death
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Jan 18, 2016, Heartache Tonight: Eagles’ Glenn Frey Dies
The music world was rocked with news of the death of another legend. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our comrade”
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Jan. 18, 2020: David Olney, Singer-Songwriter, Dies During Performance
His songs were recorded by such stars as Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. He died onstage while playing at a top songwriters festival
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Ringo Starr Begins 2017 Tour of All-Starr Band
The longest-running edition of the band’s lineup kicked off their new tour at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. Watch some highlights of the 21-song set
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Jan 18, 1964: Beatles First U.S. Chart Appearance
Capitol Records had resisted releasing their singles in America. When they finally issued “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” they looked like geniuses
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Jan 17, 1969: Led Zeppelin Debut – U.S. Release
On This Day, someone at a long-closed record store plunked down $2.79 and bought the first copy of the band’s debut album. 8 million copies later…
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Jan 16, 2021: Phil Spector Dies; Famed ‘Wall of Sound’ Producer Had Been Jailed For Murder
He was one of the most distinctive producers in music industry history and originator of the famous “Wall of Sound” technique
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Jan 16, 2016: Springsteen Covers Bowie as Tour Opens
When the E Street Band kicked off their massive anniversary tour for The River, they paid tribute to “a big supporter of ours” who had just died
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When Jamaican Police Fired on Jimmy Buffett Seaplane
The Margaritaville singer’s aircraft was shot at by Jamaican police with the singer and his A-List guests on board. He turned the episode into a song
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