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 8, 2020: Buck Henry, ‘Get Smart’ Co-Creator With Mel Brooks—Obituary
The legend also wrote the screenplay to the groundbreaking film, The Graduate, and hosted Saturday Night Live an astounding 10 times in its first 5 seasons
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Jan 8, 2021: Ed Bruce, Singer Who Wrote ‘Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,’ Dies
During his career, many songs that Bruce wrote and recorded were more successful when re-recorded by others, including Waylon and Willie who reached #1
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January 8, 2018: Eric Clapton Performs at Charity Gig
Slowhand performed for an intimate crowd of 1,700 in Guildford, U.K. at the annual Paul Jones and Friends concert, organized by the former Manfred Mann vocalist
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Remembering Def Leppard Guitarist Steve Clark
A fatal combination of alcohol along with legal and illegal drugs took the guitarist’s life while he was on a leave of absence from the band
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Remembering R Dean Taylor, Singer and Songwriter of ‘Indiana Wants Me’ Fame
As a Motown in-house songwriter, he co-wrote 2 hits for The Supremes, including the #1 “Love Child.” He later became the label’s 1st white artist to record a #1 song
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Jan. 7, 2020: Rush Drummer, Neil Peart, Dies of Brain Cancer
The band shared the news three days after his passing, “It is with broken hearts and the deepest sadness that we must share the terrible news”
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Remembering Legendary Backing Vocalist, Clydie King
Over her career, she sang on recordings for Ray Charles, the Rolling Stones, Linda Ronstadt and Skynyrd, but was best known for her work with Bob Dylan
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Jan 7, 1970: Woodstock Farmer Max Yasgur is Sued
The dairy farmer helped the organizers by hosting the 1969 music festival. And he also knew that what he offered was priceless
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Jan 6, 1975: Led Zeppelin Fans Trash Boston Garden
The arena let fans into its lobby one cold winter night as they waited to buy tickets for an upcoming concert, a big mistake as it turned out
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Jan 5, 2004: Ray Davies Shot in New Orleans
The Kinks’ singer and a female companion were approached by two men who grabbed the woman’s pocketbook and fled. Davies chased after them and was shot.
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