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.
May 14, 1988: Led Zeppelin Reunites at Atlantic 40th
At a marathon concert, a star-studded cast including Yes, Genesis, Foreigner, CSN and the Bee Gees saluted their label. Oh yeah, Led Zeppelin too.
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May 14, 2019: Tim Conway, Comedy Legend, Dies at 85
The much-loved actor, well known for his deadpan comic delivery, starred for years on The Carol Burnett Show, earning 4 Emmy Awards
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May 13, 2018: ‘Superman’ Actress Margot Kidder—Obituary
The husky-voiced actress, who starred opposite Christopher Reeve in two of the Superman films, died at age 69 at her Montana home
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May 13, 2020: Astrid Kirchherr, Early Beatles Photographer, Dies
The art student met the Beatles during their visit to Hamburg, in 1960 and ultimately received near-unparalleled access to them in their early years
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When Bob Dylan Walked Out on Ed Sullivan
The rising young folkie was all set to perform on television’s biggest show. Then they told him he couldn’t sing the song he wanted to sing.
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May 11, 2019: Actress Peggy Lipton of TV’s ‘Mod Squad’—Obituary
The teenage model rose to fame in the ABC counterculture crime series, The Mod Squad. She was married to producer Quincy Jones for 16 years
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Remembering Moon Martin, Musician Who Wrote ‘Bad Case of Loving You’
The singer-songwriter, guitarist and power pop performer was best known for his song that became a hit when it was recorded by Robert Palmer in 1979
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May 11, 1970: Woodstock Soundtrack Released
How do you capture the highlights of the most famous rock festival of all time on an album? Easy. By making it a three-LP set!
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May 11, 2017: Ben & Jerry Celebrates Bob Marley
The flavor, which came to fruition in a partnership with the Marley family, pays homage to the legendary performer and his vision for a better world.
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May 10, 2007: Pink Floyd’s Tribute to Syd Barrett
Fans of Pink Floyd didn’t quite get a full-scale reunion when the former bandmates gathered to honor their late co-founder at a London concert.
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