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.

Mar 25, 1967: The Who, Cream Make U.S. Debut on Same Bill

Amidst the many bands playing at a New York concert hosted by DJ Murray the K were two that were new to American audiences

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Mar 24, 2018: McCartney Pays Tribute to Lennon at Rally

He attended a New York City March For Our Lives rally, not far from where Lennon was shot in front of his residence in 1980

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When Elvis Was Inducted Into the US Army

When the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was called upon to serve his country, he went with a smile. On this date, he became Private Elvis Presley.

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When Billy Joel Married His ‘Uptown Girl’

She had no idea who the piano player was. He knew who she was though. In fact, they’d met before. Now he wanted to make her his ‘Uptown Girl.’

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Mar 22, 2020: Eric Weissberg, ‘Dueling Banjos’ Musician—Obituary

The 1973 instrumental hit, which actually featured guitar and banjo, became popular when it was included in a key scene in the harrowing film ‘Deliverance’

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March 22, 1965: Dylan ‘Brings it All Back Home’

As 1965 dawned, with the Beatles having redrawn the map, the singer-songwriter from Minnesota knew he wanted to try something different

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Mar 22, 2019: Scott Walker, of Walker Brothers Fame, Dies

Although they were American, the Walker Brothers set up shop in England and were swept into fame as part of the British Invasion.

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March 21, 1964: Beatles’ ‘She Loves You’ Hits #1

They were already on top in the US with “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” Then they replaced themselves. And then they did it again! The fab chart story

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Remembering ‘The Gambler’: Kenny Rogers, Country-Pop Superstar

He was a steady presence on country radio in the ’70s + ’80s, and crossed over to Top 40 with such hits as “The Gambler.” He also sang on “We Are the World”

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March 20, 1971: Janis Joplin Hits #1 With ‘Bobby McGee’

When Janis heard Kris Kristofferson’s song she had to record it. A few days later she was dead, but it went on to become her only #1 single

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