When Eric Clapton and Peter Frampton Played Guitar Together For 1st Time
At the 2019 Crossroads Guitar Festival, Peter said: “I’m going to invite out a friend I’ve known a long time but never played together: Eric Clapton…”
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SNL’s ‘Cheeseburger Cheeseburger’ Sketch
The sketch comedy series was cooking in Season Three. A classic skit featured John Belushi behind the counter of The Olympia, brusquely telling customers the limited menu items
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Remember the ‘I Want My MTV’ Promo Spots?
When MTV launched, it was a struggle to get cable operators to carry the network and to convince viewers to watch it. This campaign solved both issues
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Remembering Jim Rodford, of Argent, Kinks, and Zombies Fame
The bass player for numerous classic rock bands performed with the Zombies the month he died during their 50th anniversary celebration
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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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