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.
April 17, 1983: Mountain’s Felix Pappalardi Killed by Wife
After producing Cream and others, he became the bassist for one of rock’s first hard rock bands. But then his wife caught him with a younger woman
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Soupy Sales, The Hollies and… Jimi Hendrix?
If you were a kid in New York at Easter time in 1965, for a few bucks you could see a dozen rock ‘n’ roll acts and a top TV host. Now that’s a bargain!
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The ‘Full Metal Jacket’ Drill Instructor
The real-life U.S. Marine Corps veteran’s performance was so realistic, film audiences didn’t realize he wasn’t an established actor
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April 14, 2021: Rusty Young, Poco Legend, Dies at 75
The founding member of the seminal country-rock band was one of the most influential steel guitar players in rock history
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The Inspiration For Bob Dylan’s ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’
The consummate session musician not only played on several of Dylan’s greatest tunes but inspired one that defined its era
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Remembering Gilbert Gottfried, Comic Known For Sharp Wit and Even Sharper Voice
He began doing stand-up at age 15 at open mike nights in New York City and soon earned many significant TV, film, and voiceover roles
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When Peter Green Quit Fleetwood Mac
They started out as a British blues band and were on the verge of success when their co-founder announced he was getting out.
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When ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’ Hit #1 in Sales—And Stayed There
He was a journeyman rocker with a decade of experience behind him, but he still hadn’t broken through. Then he released a live album.
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Apr 9: 2018: Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey Buckingham Part Ways
When they performed earlier that year at a big event, it was expected they would announce their 2018 world tour. Then came shocking news
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April 7, 1962: Mick and Keith Meet Brian Jones
In a new London club devoted to American blues, two fans met a third on this date. Soon they started making their own blues. Soon they’d be world-famous.
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