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 4, 2016: EW&F Founder Maurice White—Obituary
The passing of the force behind the popular soul, funk, pop and jazz band – and Rock Hall members – was a big blow to music lovers worldwide
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Feb 4, 2016: That’s Sir Van Morrison to You
Van the Man is among the select few of rock icons to be honored with the Order of the British Empire
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Feb 3, 1959: The Day the Music Died
It was the day when the new youthful music first met the cold fact of death.
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Remembering Jim Weatherly, ‘Midnight Train to Georgia’ Songwriter and Star QB
After leading Ole Miss to the national championship, he decided to pursue a career in music. He tells a tale of the original “Midnight Train to Houston”
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When Bill Murray Reprised ‘Groundhog Day’ Role in Super Bowl Ad
In the 1993 romantic comedy, he portrays weatherman Phil Connors who is sent to Punxsutawney, Pa., to cover the annual festivities, and is caught in a time warp
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60 Years Ago: The Beatles Earn First U.S. Number One Single
Beatlemania was in full force as “I Want to Hold Your Hand” became the band’s first single to top the U.S. charts.
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Feb 1, 2018: Dennis Edwards, Temptations Lead Vocalist, Dies
Though not one of the original “Classic 5,” he joined the popular Motown singing group in 1968 and sang lead on such hits as “I Can’t Get Next to You”
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Jan 31, 2017: Asia Singer/Bassist John Wetton—Obituary
The prog legend, also a member of UK, Uriah Heep, King Crimson, and for his extensive solo catalog, died following a battle with cancer
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Jan 29, 1969: Glen Campbell Variety Show Debuts
Despite the so-called “rural purge” of TV shows in the late ’60s, CBS launched The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour to capitalize on his appeal
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Jan 29, 2022: Tributes For ‘WKRP’s Howard Hesseman
Although he’s perhaps best known for WKRP, he acted in more episodes in Head of the Class. This Is Spinal Tap star Michael McKean paid tribute to his friend
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