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 22, 1965: Dylan ‘Brings it All Back Home’

As 1965 dawned, with the Beatles having redrawn the map, the singer-songwriter from Minnesota knew he wanted to try something different

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Mar 22, 2019: Scott Walker, of Walker Brothers Fame, Dies

Although they were American, the Walker Brothers set up shop in England and were swept into fame as part of the British Invasion.

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March 21, 1964: Beatles’ ‘She Loves You’ Hits #1

They were already on top in the US with “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” Then they replaced themselves. And then they did it again! The fab chart story

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Remembering ‘The Gambler’: Kenny Rogers, Country-Pop Superstar

He was a steady presence on country radio in the ’70s + ’80s, and crossed over to Top 40 with such hits as “The Gambler.” He also sang on “We Are the World”

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March 20, 1971: Janis Joplin Hits #1 With ‘Bobby McGee’

When Janis heard Kris Kristofferson’s song she had to record it. A few days later she was dead, but it went on to become her only #1 single

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March 19, 1982: Guitarist Randy Rhoads Dies

He was only 25, and one of the most promising guitarists in rock. One night in Florida he boarded a small plane and it didn’t end well. RIP.

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