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.
October 29, 1971: Duane Allman Dies
His death in a motorcycle accident on this day cut short the career of an astonishingly talented guitar player who became a six-string icon
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Oct 28, 2022: Jerry Lee Lewis, Colorful Rock ‘n’ Roll Pioneer Known as ‘The Killer’—Obituary
The Louisiana-born musician was known for his wild piano playing, larger-than-life personality, seven marriages (including one to an underage cousin), and his early pop chart success
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Oct 28, 1964: ‘The T.A.M.I Show’ Concert Filmed
It’s the hip granddaddy of rock concert movies with an amazing line-up of acts: The Rolling Stones, James Brown, Beach Boys, Supremes, Chuck Berry & more!
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Oct 26, 1961: Bob Dylan Signs With Columbia Records
Dylan landed a major label recorded deal a mere 10 months after arriving in the Greenwich Village folk scene in 1961. Here’s how it happened.
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Oct 25, 1991: Bill Graham Dies in Copter Crash
The most legendary promoter in the rock concert business escaped the Holocaust as a child to transform the industry with his Fillmore West & East venues
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Oct 24, 2018: Tony Joe White, of ‘Polk Salad Annie’ Fame, Dies
His songs were recorded by many stars including Elvis. Brook Benton scored with “Rainy Night in Georgia.” White had just released a new LP
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Oct 24, 1962: James Brown Tracks ‘Live at the Apollo’
Simply put, it’s not just one of the artist’s greatest albums and live records ever, but considered one of the essential LPs in popular music
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Oct 24, 2017: Fats Domino Dies at Age 89
A New Orleans icon and massive influence on later rockers, his hits included “Blueberry Hill,” “Ain’t That a Shame” and “I’m Walkin’.”
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Oct 23, 2020: Jerry Jeff Walker, ‘Mr. Bojangles’ Singer-Songwriter—Obituary
Born Ronald Clyde Crosby in upstate NY, the musician’s most famous composition was inspired by a New Orleans street performer he met in jail
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October 23, 1976: Chicago Scores First #1 Single
After 11 Top 10 singles since their first in 1970, the band finally topped the charts in the U.S., the U.K. and many other countries
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