Feb 17, 1966: ‘Good Vibrations’ Recording Sessions Start
It’s among the greatest rock-pop songs ever made. We spoke to Brian Wilson about its creation and the recording sessions which began On This Day
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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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Remembering Abe Vigoda 1921-2016
After years of Internet hoaxes, he did, indeed die, on January 26, 2016. The veteran actor known for his role in The Godfather was 94
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Feb 16, 2016: Don Felder Addresses Frey Grammy Tribute Snub
“I would have been honored but sadly I was not invited,” he wrote. Fans on social media responded to the former Eagle’s sadness
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Prince Makes Unique ‘American Bandstand’ Debut
In between songs, the 21-year-old prodigy was pretty coy in his replies to Dick Clark’s questions, as he promoted the album that helped launch his career.
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Feb 16, 2020: Olivia Newton-John Makes Final Performance at Benefit Concert
Queen + Adam Lambert and Alice Cooper were also among the stars performing in Sydney to raise money for relief of the bushfires
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Linda Ronstadt Rocks Warren Zevon
The singer rocked with the best of them in the ’70s. Here’s a Classic Video of her performing “Poor, Poor Pitiful Me” live from 1977
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Feb 16, 1993: Bill Wyman Plays Faces Reunion
With Ronnie Lane ill and unable to attend, Rod Stewart was joined by Ronnie Wood, Ian McLagan, Kenney Jones and former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman on bass
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Feb 15, 1975: Linda Ronstadt Earns Only Number 1 Single
The Los Angeles-based singer earned 14 Top 20 singles in her career but only one chart topper. “You’re No Good” had been a modest hit for two other acts
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When SNL’s Coneheads Played ‘Family Feud’
In season 3 in 1978, the sketch comedy series cleverly merged the characters in a parody with the long-running game show, with Bill Murray as Richard Dawson
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