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.
When a Kinks Gig Was Promoted by a Serial Killer… Wait, What?
The serial murderer convicted for killing 33 young men and boys, promoted a Kinks concert on the band’s 1965 debut US tour. For reals
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June 22, 1948/1998: Todd Rundgren Born/Wed
A doubly big day for Rundgren, who was born On This Day and also married his wife on his 50th birthday. Do you know what his biggest payday was for?
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June 22, 2018: Pantera Drummer Vinnie Paul Dies at 54
Born Vincent Paul Abbott, he formed the groove metal band in Texas with, among others, his guitarist brother Darrell, better known as Dimebag Darrell
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June 21, 1981: Steely Dan Disband
Steely Dan were a star act during the 1970s who enjoyed hit songs, strong FM airplay and million selling albums. They broke up in ’81 and reunited in ’93.
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Remembering Wayne Jackson, Who Recorded With Giants as Memphis Horns
The trumpeter, whose talents graced many legendary rock, soul and pop recordings for over 50 years, was a recipient of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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June 21, 2019: Elliot Roberts, Legendary Artist Manager—Tributes
The hugely influential, behind-the-scenes force in the growth of the rock music business co-founded Asylum Records and managed Neil Young for decades
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June 20, 2022: Dylan, Elton Among Stars Wishing Brian Wilson a Happy 80th Birthday
Many of music’s biggest names serenaded the genius on his big day, June 20, 2022. The list included some of the world’s fellow songwriting legends
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June 20, 2019: David Gilmour Guitar Auction: $21 Million For Charity
“These guitars have been very good to me, but it’s time that they moved on,” he said. The legendary Black Strat set a record for a guitar at auction
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Steve Winwood Solo Debut: No Man Is an Island
The singer and keyboard player was a star with Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith. But his first album on his own didn’t connect with listeners
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Watch the Edgar Winter Group’s Epic Performance of ‘Frankenstein’ on ‘The Midnight Special’
The #1 instrumental hit almost never was. Its title derives from how the final song was spliced together. Check out the great video…
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