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.
Dec 8, 2016: Mick Jagger Becomes a Father at 73
Junior’s 7 siblings ranged in age from 17 to 45. At birth, the kid became a great uncle! It was the first child for Mick’s then 29-year-old girlfriend Melanie Hamrick
Read MoreDec 8, 2019: Linda Ronstadt Gets Kennedy Center Honors
Congratulations to the singer, arguably the most versatile vocalist of the modern era. Earth, Wind & Fire and Sally Field were also among those honored
Read MoreDec 7, 2016: Greg Lake, ELP Singer, Bassist—Obituary
Several months after the death of Keith Emerson, Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s singer/bassist succumbed to cancer. Lake, a veteran of several bands, was 69
Read MoreDec 7, 2004: William Shatner Poetry Album Reissued
Compounding a bad decision, a 1968 spoken word album featuring TV’s Captain Kirk reading poetry set to contemporary hit songs, was re-released On This Day in 2004
Read MoreDec 6, 2021: Jagger, Richards, Wood Play at Charlie Watts Tribute Concert
Two weeks after the end of their 2021 U.S. tour, the three performed at Watts’ favorite jazz club, Ronnie Scott’s in the heart of London’s Soho district
Read MoreDec 5, 2021: Joni Mitchell, Berry Gordy Get Kennedy Center Honors
The legends were among five who were celebrated for lifetime artistic achievements. Past recipients include Eagles and Dolly Parton
Read MoreDec 5, 1968: Stones Throw Beggars Banquet Party
Take over the bar of a posh Knightsbridge hotel. Have a crew of bosomy wenches serve a seven-course meal. Then have a pie fight. Ah, the Stones. We’ve got the video
Read MoreWhen Eagles Got Kennedy Center Honors, Several Members Were Missing
President Barack Obama praised many prestigious artists in D.C. Eagles were originally selected for 2015 but Glenn Frey took ill
Read MoreDec 4, 2016: James Taylor Gets Kennedy Center Honors
Sheryl Crow, Darius Rucker and Garth Brooks all performed songs from the vast Taylor library at the singer-songwriter’s 2016 Honors event
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