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.
March 16, 2017: The Kinks’ Ray Davies Gets Knighted
He’s a well-respected man! The co-founder of the British Invasion band received his honours in a ceremony presided by the Prince of Wales
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March 16, 2019: Dick Dale, King of Surf Guitar, Dies
He was given the title ‘King of the Surf Guitar’ by his fellow surfers, with whom he surfed from sun-up to sun-down. RIP, Dick Dale!
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March 15, 1999: The Rock Hall Induction of Bruce Springsteen
There was no doubt whatsoever that The Boss would be a first-ballot inductee when he became eligible for entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Mar 14, 2023: Queen’s Brian May is Knighted
The guitarist and songwriter joined a short list of British music stars who have been so honored over the years
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March 14, 1983: The Band Bon Jovi is Formed
With his song “Runaway” getting some airplay and a record deal inked, Jon Bon Jovi puts together a group that will make music under his name.
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Mar 13, 2023: Jim Gordon, World-Class Drummer—And Convicted Killer—Dies
He was one of the elite Hollywood studio musicians known as the Wrecking Crew and member of landmark rock bands including Derek and the Dominos
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March 13, 2017: Tommy LiPuma, Veteran Producer & Executive, Dies
The multiple Grammy winner and music business executive worked with everyone from McCartney to Miles Davis to Barbra Streisand. He was 80
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When John Lennon, Nilsson Were Kicked Out of the Troubadour
During his infamous “lost weekend” away from Yoko Ono, the former Beatle was not on his best behavior. Especially this night with his pal, Harry Nilsson
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Mar 12, 2018: Nokie Edwards, Ventures Lead Guitarist—Obituary
The lead guitarist for the most successful instrumental rock band of all time inspired countless would-be players to pick up the instrument.
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March 11, 2016: ELP’s Keith Emerson Dies
The keyboardist died at his Santa Monica home from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He left quite a legacy. His bandmate, Greg Lake, died later that year
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