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.
March 15, 1999: The Rock Hall Induction of Bruce Springsteen
There was no doubt whatsoever that The Boss would be a first-ballot inductee when he became eligible for entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Mar 14, 2023: Queen’s Brian May is Knighted
The guitarist and songwriter joined a short list of British music stars who have been so honored over the years
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March 14, 1983: The Band Bon Jovi is Formed
With his song “Runaway” getting some airplay and a record deal inked, Jon Bon Jovi puts together a group that will make music under his name.
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Mar 13, 2023: Jim Gordon, World-Class Drummer—And Convicted Killer—Dies
He was one of the elite Hollywood studio musicians known as the Wrecking Crew and member of landmark rock bands including Derek and the Dominos
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March 13, 2017: Tommy LiPuma, Veteran Producer & Executive, Dies
The multiple Grammy winner and music business executive worked with everyone from McCartney to Miles Davis to Barbra Streisand. He was 80
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When John Lennon, Nilsson Were Kicked Out of the Troubadour
During his infamous “lost weekend” away from Yoko Ono, the former Beatle was not on his best behavior. Especially this night with his pal, Harry Nilsson
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Remembering Eric Carmen, Raspberries Singer of ‘Go All the Way’ and Solo Star
He led the power pop band to a series of ’70s hits including the infectious “Go All the Way,” and later scored several solo hits including “All By Myself” and “Hungry Eyes.”
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March 11, 2016: ELP’s Keith Emerson Dies
The keyboardist died at his Santa Monica home from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He left quite a legacy. His bandmate, Greg Lake, died later that year
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March 11, 1970: CSNY Release ‘Deja Vu’
The story behind the iconic LP includes laborious sessions + flashes of inspiration. But how much of it was CSNY all together?
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Mar 11, 2021: Sally Grossman, Widow of Dylan Manager Who Famously Posed on Album Cover, Dies
The 25-year-old appears on the iconic cover of the 1965 LP, Bringing It All Back Home, in a striking red pantsuit, while seated and smoking a cigarette
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