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.
Dec 21, 1988: Music Stars and Pan Am Flight 103
We might well have lost Motown singing stars the Four Tops and punk rock provocateur John Lydon pka Johnny Rotten in the notorious Lockerbie bombing
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Dec 20, 2020: Chad Stuart, of Britain’s Chad & Jeremy—Obituary
The school friends formed as a folk duo in 1962 and enjoyed such British Invasion-era hits as “Yesterday’s Gone” and “A Summer Song”
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Dec 20, 2006: ‘Whiter Shade’ Songwriter Wins Lawsuit
Nearly 40 years after it was released, Procol Harum’s organist sought to get his proper writing credit. The judge agreed but it wasn’t over
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Dec 19, 2015: Jeff Lynne Joins Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers For Surprise Set
The band treated the crowd at Los Angeles’ famed Troubadour to 10 songs and were joined by fellow Wilbury, Jeff Lynne
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Dec 19, 1979: Presley MD Charged With Illegal Rx
The King’s personal physician of more than 10 years was charged with “illegally and indiscriminately” prescribing the star thousands of pills
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Dec 18, 2015: Kinks’ Davies Brothers Perform Together
Ray Davies joined brother Dave on a London stage, playing together for the first time in nearly 20 years. No surprise on what they played…
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Dec 18, 2023: Music World Wishes Keith Richards a Happy 80th Birthday
The legendary musician celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary on the same day
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Dec 18, 2000: Kirsty MacColl Hit, Killed by Speedboat
She was her own kind of pop singing star. But an accident while on vacation cut her life and career short. She is remembered fondly by her fans with a holiday favorite
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Dec 17, 1977: Elvis Costello Changes Songs on SNL
He’s a rebel: Costello was supposed to play “Less Than Zero” on Saturday Night Live. When he played a different song, Lorne Michaels was said to be furious
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Dec 16, 2018: McCartney, Ringo, Ronnie Wood Get Back at London Gig
During the encore at the O2 Arena, McCartney brought the Rolling Stones’ guitarist onstage. “I believe we’ve got someone else here who can help us out…”
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