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.
Feb 25, 2019: Talk Talk Frontman Mark Hollis’ Death Revealed
The synth-pop had several 1980s hits including 1984’s “It’s My Life.” Hollis co-founded the band and was also their principal songwriter
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Feb 24, 1992: Kurt Cobain-Courtney Love Wedding
With a baby on the way, the Nirvana front man tied the knot with the leader of the band Hole. One of Nirvana’s members chose not to attend
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Feb 23, 2000: Santana Sweeps Grammy Awards
The legendary guitarist tied the record set by Michael Jackson for most wins in a night. Prior to his “Supernatural” success, he had won only one
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When Jethro Tull Won the First Metal Grammy
The winning act may have deserved an award, but not for this category. “Everybody took it for granted that Metallica were gonna win, including Metallica…”
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Feb 21, 2019: Peter Tork of the Monkees Dies at 77
He was the second member of the much-loved music group to pass, following the death of Davy Jones in 2012. “I’m heartbroken over the loss of my Monkee brother”
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‘Young Americans’ Became a Game-Changer For David Bowie
This soulful single from the “Thin White Duke” helped launch Bowie’s U.S. breakthrough. Do you know the guest musicians on the recording?
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The Great White Nightclub Fire Tragedy
Rock music’s most fatal concert disaster never should have happened on this day due to a tragic series of avoidable errors
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Feb 19, 2022: Gary Brooker, Leader of Procol Harum—Obituary
He was the singer, pianist and primary composer for the English rock band Procol Harum, best known for their 1967 hit, “A Whiter Shade of Pale”
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Remembering AC/DC’s Bon Scott, 1946-1980
The AC/DC singer remains atop or close to it on the honor roll of greatest hard rock singers ever. “Death by misadventure”
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Feb 18, 1990: Freddie Mercury—Last Public Appearance
His gaunt appearance, when Queen were honored at the Brit Awards, raised concerns. “We didn’t know what was wrong for a very long time”
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