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.
The Story Behind the Drifters’ ‘Save the Last Dance For Me’
Doc Pomus wrote the lyrics from his wheelchair about watching his bride dance at their wedding. Dick Clark discovered the song’s huge potential
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Oct 12, 1969: Paul McCartney Death Rumors Begin
A Detroit DJ takes a call from a listener who tells him that when “Strawberry Fields Forever” is played backwards, a voice says, “Turn me on, dead man.” Then more clues surface
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Oct 12, 2021: Paddy Moloney, Leader of the Chieftains—Obituary
He founded the traditional Irish band nearly 6 decades ago, helping to popularize the music around the world, often collaborating with music’s biggest stars
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October 11, 2016: Rod Stewart is Knighted
Sir Roderick joins classic rockers Paul McCartney, Elton John, Mick Jagger, Tom Jones and Van Morrison as a British knight
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Oct 11, 1990: Dave Grohl Plays First Nirvana Concert
Even before Grohl auditioned for Nirvana in September 1990, Kurt Cobain had seen him with the band Scream and noted, “That’s the kind of drummer we need”
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When Dennis DeYoung Sued Styx
Long term creative and personal differences came to a head when they went on tour without their singer, songwriter + keyboard player. So he sued
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Oct 9, 1978: Ian McLagan Marries Keith Moon’s Ex, Kim
Some couples share a very special love. That was the case with the onetime Small Face/Face’s keyboardist and his wife, Kim Moon
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Oct 8, 1957: Jerry Lee Lewis Cuts ‘Great Balls of Fire’
The third single by the Killer was the biggest hit of his career, selling one million copies within a mere 10 days of its being released
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Oct 7, 1969: Youngbloods ‘Get Together’ Goes Gold
The We Five first had a modest hit with it. When The Youngbloods initially released it in 1967 it stalled. When it was re-released in 1969 it hit #5
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Oct 6, 2020: Eddie Van Halen, Guitar Legend, Dies at 65
He was diagnosed with tongue cancer in 2000. “I used metal picks – they’re brass and copper – which I always held in my mouth,” he once revealed
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