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.

July 1, 2015: Bruce Springsteen Joins Brian Wilson

Cries of “Bruuuce!” rang out from the New Jersey fans as Bruce Springsteen joined Brian Wilson onstage. Open the story to learn what songs he performed.

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July 1, 1978: Texxas Jam Debuts

From 1978 to ’88, the Texxas World Music Festival aka Texxas Jam was America’s premier annual rock event featuring many of the biggest acts of the day

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July 1, 2016: Keith Richards Guitar Maker Ted Newman-Jones Dies

He also custom built Eric Clapton’s legendary Fender Stratocaster known as “Blackie” from a number of Strats that Clapton had purchased

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June 30, 1975: Gregg Allman and Cher Wed

Just days after her divorce to Sonny Bono was final, Cher and Gregg Allman tied the knot and then made an album together. The marriage was fated not to last

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Remembering Little Feat’s Lowell George

The primary lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of the L.A.-based group passed away from heart failure in a hotel room at age 34 while on a solo tour

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June 29, 2020: Tributes For Comedy Legend Carl Reiner

The actor, director, producer and writer was 98. He left behind a wealth of classics including The Dick Van Dyke Show and his collaborations with Mel Brooks

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