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 12, 2022: Ronnie Spector, Ronettes Singer, Dies at 78
Fronting the quintessential 1960s “girl group,” the influential singer was the powerhouse voice behind such hits as “Be My Baby” and “Walking in the Rain.”
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Jan 12, 1985: ‘Born in the USA’ Sales Top ‘Purple Rain’
After Prince enjoyed a record-setting run at the top, he was replaced by another classic rock masterpiece when Bruce Springsteen’s biggest seller took over
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Jan 11, 2021: Don Miller of ’60s Singing Group, The Vogues, Dies at 80
The high school friends from a Pittsburgh suburb earned four Top 10 singles including “You’re the One” and “Five O’Clock World”
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Jan 11, 2017: Tommy Allsup, ‘Lucky’ Guitarist for Buddy Holly—Obituary
The pioneering rockabilly guitarist lost a coin toss and survived “the day the music died.” He went on to play with Willie Nelson and many others.
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Jan 10, 2023: Jeff Beck, Trailblazing Rock Guitarist—Obituary
He is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time and is a two-time inductee of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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David Bowie 1947 – 2016
The words “David Bowie dead” came as a shock. His Facebook noted he “died peacefully today after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer”
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Jan 10, 1981: Natalie Cole Hits Rock Bottom in Hotel Fire
Compare some of your worst days with Natalie Cole on crack… and then marvel at some of the deceased artist’s best days that followed
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Jan 9, 2016: Lemmy Kilmister Funeral Features Eulogies by Son and Rob Halford
The Motörhead frontman died at his Los Angeles apartment just 2 days after being diagnosed with cancer. His son, Paul, and other rockers delivered elegant eulogies
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Jan 9, 1981: Specials Band Members Fined for Inciting Riot
Though the ska revival band never scored a US hit, they began their career with a slew of Top 10 UK singles. On this day, some members were fined for inciting a concert riot
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Jan 8, 2022: Michael Lang, Who Gave Us Peace, Love and Music With the 1969 Woodstock Festival, Dies
He was the principal force behind the legendary festival, that for generations past, present and future became known simply as Woodstock
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