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.
When MGM Records Dropped ‘Druggie’ Acts
Label President Mike Curb says he is purging acts whose music condones drug usage, and drops The Velvet Underground… but also The Cowsills. Huh?
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Nov 7, 2016: Leonard Cohen, Poet and Storyteller—Obituary
Less than three weeks after releasing a new studio album, You Want It Darker, the legendary singer-songwriter passed. The signs were there
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November 6, 1941: Doug Sahm Born
Revered by critics and fellow musicians as a roots music sage, the Texan had a pop hit in 1965 with “She’s About a Mover” as the Sir Douglas Quintet
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November 5, 1965: The Who Release ‘My Generation’
The song captured the era lyrically, musically and sonically. While it has stood the test of time as a rock anthem, US audiences ignored it upon its release
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Nov 5, 2020: Len Barry, ‘1-2-3’ and ‘Bristol Stomp’ Singer—Obituary
He was the original lead singer for the popular doo-wop group from Philadelphia, the Dovells. After he departed, he scored a big solo hit
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Nov 4, 1978: Linda Ronstadt ‘USA’ Hits #1
Her ninth album, again produced by Peter Asher, found her career as a pop-rock singer in full bloom, with more hits from some well-chosen covers
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Nov 3, 1992: Bon Jovi Releases ‘Keep the Faith’
When the band emerged from a four-year stretch between albums, their sound had changed and matured. Jon had shorter hair. They were ready for the next phase.
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Nov 2, 1974: George Harrison Begins First Solo Tour
The former Beatle’s Dark Horse tour was a disappointment for some fans and critics. And likely the artist himself, who didn’t tour again until 1991
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Nov 2, 2021: Bob Dylan Opens First Tour in Nearly 2 Years
The 18 songs on opening night of the “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour leaned heavily on material from his well-received 2020 album of the same name
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On This Day: Billboard Magazine First Published
Billboard is known as the “Music Business Bible” for its recorded music sales/airplay charts and trade reporting on the music industry
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