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.
Jan. 7, 2020: Rush Drummer, Neil Peart, Dies of Brain Cancer
The band shared the news three days after his passing, “It is with broken hearts and the deepest sadness that we must share the terrible news”
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Remembering Legendary Backing Vocalist, Clydie King
Over her career, she sang on recordings for Ray Charles, the Rolling Stones, Linda Ronstadt and Skynyrd, but was best known for her work with Bob Dylan
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Jan 7, 1970: Woodstock Farmer Max Yasgur is Sued
The dairy farmer helped the organizers by hosting the 1969 music festival. And he also knew that what he offered was priceless
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Jan 6, 1975: Led Zeppelin Fans Trash Boston Garden
The arena let fans into its lobby one cold winter night as they waited to buy tickets for an upcoming concert, a big mistake as it turned out
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Jan 5, 2004: Ray Davies Shot in New Orleans
The Kinks’ singer and a female companion were approached by two men who grabbed the woman’s pocketbook and fled. Davies chased after them and was shot.
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Jan 4, 1970: Keith Moon Car Accident Kills His Driver
Confronted by threatening skinheads after a night of drinking, The Who drummer tries to protect his friends
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Jan. 4, 2016: Bee Gees, Cream Manager Robert Stigwood Dies
The legendary exec guided the careers of several stars and later formed a record label, RSO. He produced two of the ’70s biggest movie musicals.
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Celebrating George Martin on His Birthday
The producer often referred to as the “Fifth Beatle” was born on January 3, 1926. He died on March 8, 2016 at age 90
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Remembering Gerry Marsden, Who Led the Pacemakers During the British Invasion
The Liverpool group, who shared the Beatles’ manager and producer, scored hits like “How Do You Do It?” and “Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey”
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January 3, 1967: Carl Wilson Drafted But Objects
The Beach Boy was indicted, arrested and faced serious charges, jail and more in his battle with the government over serving in the military
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