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.
Celebrating Levon Helm of The Band
The beloved drummer and singer of The Band had a most extraordinary life and kept on making music until he just no longer could.
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Apr 19, 2021: Jim Steinman, Meat Loaf Collaborator on ‘Bat Out of Hell,’ Dies
The composer, who began his career working in theater, also collaborated with singers Bonnie Tyler, Celine Dion and Air Supply.
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When Brian Johnson Addressed His AC/DC Departure
The lead singer described his “darkest day” when the band forced him out when his hearing loss caused issues during their tour
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April 18, 2012: Dick Clark Death at Age 82
He was still “America’s Oldest Teenager” when he died. The former host of ‘American Bandstand’ brought rock ‘n’ roll into many homes for the first time.
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Apr 18, 2020: McCartney, Stones Lead ‘One World’ TV Special
The program, curated by Lady Gaga, celebrated and supported frontline healthcare workers. Elton John and Stevie Wonder also performed
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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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