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.

Oct 12, 1969: Paul McCartney Death Rumors Begin

A Detroit DJ takes a call from a listener who tells him that when “Strawberry Fields Forever” is played backwards, a voice says, “Turn me on, dead man.” Then more clues surface

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Oct 12, 2021: Paddy Moloney, Leader of the Chieftains—Obituary

He founded the traditional Irish band nearly 6 decades ago, helping to popularize the music around the world, often collaborating with music’s biggest stars

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