Feb 29, 1980: Buddy Holly Glasses Given to Widow
His trademark black specs were sitting in a file for decades until discovered by law enforcement who gave them to Maria Elena
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February 28, 1996: Original Kiss Members Reunite
The Grammy appearance was the first time by the reunited original line-up in 17 years and was followed by a worldwide tour. Ace Frehley: “Things got weird…”
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Feb 27, 1971: Janis Joplin’s ‘Pearl’ Hits #1 for 9-Week Run
It was the album that fulfilled the Texas-born blues-rock singer’s artistic promise. Alas she was gone and unable to enjoy its success.
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Smithsonian Rocks: Behind the Fan Photo Book
The Smithsonian asked fans to send them rock-related photos and stories. We spoke with the author about the making of ‘Smithsonian Rock and Roll.”
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Feb 26, 1997: The Beatles Win 3 Grammys
The history of the Fab Four and the Grammy Awards is strange and disappointing. Despite their remarkable output, they were largely overlooked while active
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‘The Deer Hunter’ Bar Scene Song
The 1978 Vietnam War film won 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture + Best Director. This scene with De Niro and Walken singing “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” is brilliant
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When Manfred Mann’s Earth Band Were ‘Blinded By the Light’
You can win a lot of bar bets with this one… This performance is amazingly the only song written by Bruce Springsteen to become a #1 pop single
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Moody Blues ‘Days of Future Passed’ 50th Contest
The band’s groundbreaking album is being celebrated with an expanded 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition. Enter to win this 2-CD/DVD set
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The Brilliant SNL ‘Goodfellas’ Parody
There are so many memorable moments in Martin Scorsese’s 1990 film about the mob. In 1994, Alec Baldwin narrated a great parody of the “Meet the Crew” scene
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Joe Pesci Sings Beatles and Bee Gees Hits on 1968 Record Album
Well before he won an Academy Award for Goodfellas and starred in the hit comedy My Cousin Vinny, the then-25-year-old actor was a budding recording artist
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