On This Day
We take you back into classic rock’s history and legacy to note important events that happened on this date as well as celebrate the birthdays of major musical artists and mourn their passing.
Jan 15, 1972: ‘American Pie’ Hits Number One
The singer-songwriter’s 8:33 tour-de-force was released in its entirety on two sides of a seven-inch 45 RPM single.
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Jan 15, 2018: Edwin Hawkins, ‘Oh Happy Day’ Gospel Star, Dies
He was behind one of the most popular gospel crossover hits, in 1969. In addition to their big hit, his group also backed Melanie on a 1970 smash
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Jan 14, 1966: David Jones Becomes David Bowie
Another Davy Jones had already achieved significant entertainment success so a decision was made to switch from Jones to Bowie for a single released On This Day in 1966
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Jan 13, 1973: The Eric Clapton ‘Rainbow Concert’
Pete Townshend figured the best thing for his heroin-addicted lovesick pal was to play some music. So he organized a concert with some of the biggest names in British rock.
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Jan 13, 2021: Tim Bogert, Bassist With Jeff Beck, Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Dies
In 1967, the Fudge earned a big hit with what became their signature tune, a slow and heavy cover of the 1966 Supremes hit “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.”
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2022 Tributes: Ronettes Singer Ronnie Spector, Dies at 78
Fronting the quintessential 1960s “girl group,” the influential singer was the powerhouse voice behind such hits as “Be My Baby” and “Walking in the Rain.”
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Jan 12, 1985: ‘Born in the USA’ Sales Top ‘Purple Rain’
After Prince enjoyed a record-setting run at the top, he was replaced by another classic rock masterpiece when Bruce Springsteen’s biggest seller took over.
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Remember the ’60s Singing Group The Vogues?
The high school friends from a Pittsburgh suburb earned four Top 10 singles including “You’re the One” and “Five O’Clock World.”
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Jan 11, 2017: Tommy Allsup, ‘Lucky’ Guitarist for Buddy Holly—Obituary
The pioneering rockabilly guitarist lost a coin toss and survived “the day the music died.” He went on to play with Willie Nelson and many others.
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Jan 10, 2023: Jeff Beck, Trailblazing Rock Guitarist—Obituary
He is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time and is a two-time inductee of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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