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.
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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When the Rock Hall Purged One Third of Expert Nominators
The dismissal of a third of its nominating committee fueled doubts about the credibility of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame selections
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June 18, 2022: Music World Tributes to Paul McCartney on 80th Birthday
“They say it’s your birthday!” Many of his fellow music stars took to social media to help him celebrate in words and song
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June 18, 1942: Dominos’ Bassist Carl Radle Born
Tulsa, OK-born Radle played with Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Delaney and Bonnie, Leon Russell, Duane Allman, and Derek and the Dominos but died young
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June 18, 1948: 12-Inch Vinyl LP Introduced
The introduction of the 12-inch vinyl record drove a sales and artistic boom in recorded music. The CD was thought to have killed the now resurgent format
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June 17, 1972: Pigpen Plays Final Dead Show
Ron “Pigpen” McKernan was a singer/keyboard & harmonica player with the Grateful Dead who last played with them on this day in 1972, and died the next year
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June 16, 1967: Monterey Pop Festival Begins
Considered the first major rock festival, the three day event featured some of the top acts in contemporary music. Check out the amazing performances
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