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.
December 9, 2003: Ozzy Osbourne Crashes His ATV
A leisurely ride across his U.K. estate became a health nightmare for the star after it crashed. Result: an 8-day coma and broken bones
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Dec 8, 2019: Linda Ronstadt Gets Kennedy Center Honors
Congratulations to the singer, arguably the most versatile vocalist of the modern era. Earth, Wind & Fire and Sally Field were also among those honored
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Dec 8, 2021: Gil Bridges, Co-Founder and Sax Player For Rare Earth, Dies
He was the last remaining member of the original lineup to continue to perform with the band, which scored three hits for Motown including “Get Ready”
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Dec 8, 2016: Mick Jagger Becomes a Father at 73
Junior’s 7 siblings ranged in age from 17 to 45. At birth, the kid became a great uncle! It was the first child for Mick’s then 29-year-old girlfriend Melanie Hamrick
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Dec 8, 2004: Dimebag Darrell Murdered Onstage
A problematic one-time fan of Pantera took the life of the guitarist and several others while he was performing with his new band, Damageplan
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December 7, 2004: William Shatner LP Reissued
Compounding a bad decision, a 1968 spoken word album featuring TV’s Captain Kirk reading poetry set to contemporary hit songs, was re-released On This Day in 2004
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Dec 7, 2016: Greg Lake, ELP Singer, Bassist, Dies
Several months after the death of Keith Emerson, Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s singer/bassist succumbed to cancer. Lake, a veteran of several bands, was 69
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Dec 6, 2021: Jagger, Richards, Wood Play at Charlie Watts Tribute Concert
Two weeks after the end of their 2021 U.S. tour, the three performed at Watts’ favorite jazz club, Ronnie Scott’s in the heart of London’s Soho district
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Dec 5, 2021: Joni Mitchell, Berry Gordy Get Kennedy Center Honors
The legends were among five who were celebrated for lifetime artistic achievements. Past recipients include Eagles and Dolly Parton
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