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.

January 20, 1982: Ozzy Osbourne Bites Head Off Bat

Did it happen? Setting the record straight on the legend of the rock star’s unusual diet of winged creatures, which began with a dove

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Remembering Jim Rodford, of Argent, Kinks, and Zombies Fame

The bass player for numerous classic rock bands performed with the Zombies the month he died during their 50th anniversary celebration

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Jan 19, 2007: The Mamas & Papas’ Denny Doherty Dies

The Mamas and the Papas were on top of the world. Then it all fell apart. We remember Doherty on the anniversary of his death

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Jan 18, 2016, Heartache Tonight: Eagles’ Glenn Frey Dies

The music world was rocked with news of the death of another legend. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our comrade”

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Jan. 18, 2020: David Olney, Singer-Songwriter, Dies During Performance

His songs were recorded by such stars as Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. He died onstage while playing at a top songwriters festival

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Jan 18, 1964: Beatles First U.S. Chart Appearance

Capitol Records had resisted releasing their singles in America. When they finally issued “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” they looked like geniuses

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Jan 17, 1969: Led Zeppelin Debut – U.S. Release

On This Day, someone at a long-closed record store plunked down $2.79 and bought the first copy of the band’s debut album. 8 million copies later…

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Jan 16, 2021: Phil Spector Dies; Famed ‘Wall of Sound’ Producer Had Been Jailed For Murder

He was one of the most distinctive producers in music industry history and originator of the famous “Wall of Sound” technique

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Jan 16, 2016: Springsteen Covers Bowie as Tour Opens

When the E Street Band kicked off their massive anniversary tour for The River, they paid tribute to “a big supporter of ours” who had just died

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When Jamaican Police Fired on Jimmy Buffett Seaplane

The Margaritaville singer’s aircraft was shot at by Jamaican police with the singer and his A-List guests on board. He turned the episode into a song

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