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Mar 30, 2020: Bill Withers, Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter of ‘Lean On Me’ Fame, Dies
The Rock Hall member is best known for a series of popular singles in the 1970s that also included “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Just the Two of Us,” and “Use Me.”
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March 30, 1967: The ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Photo Shoot
Paul McCartney had an idea for the Beatles’ next album cover. He explained it to the artist and photographer and they went to work.
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Remembering Beloved Actress (and Singer) Patty Duke
An icon of America’s baby boomer teenage years as star of The Patty Duke Show passed away after a rich, full life of acting, awards and activism.
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March 29, 2016: Andy ‘Thunderclap’ Newman Dies
The pianist in the group that bore his name and recorded the indelible 1960s anthem “Something in the Air” was a protege of Pete Townshend
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The Eric Clapton – Pattie Boyd Wedding
“I’d rather she was with him than some dope.” That was George Harrison’s response when asked how he felt about his ex-wife marrying his friend.
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How the Rolling Stones Tongue Logo Came To Be
When graphic artist John Pasche was asked to create artwork for the band, he had no idea he’d create the most famous logo in rock history
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Eagles to Tour in 2018, Says Manager: Exclusive
The band’s longtime manager, Irving Azoff, has told BestClassicBands.com that “live dates are planned [but] any studio recordings are unlikely. Our interview…
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Tributes For Foo Fighters’ Drummer, Taylor Hawkins, in 2022
The band was on tour in South America and had a performance scheduled in Colombia.
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Mar 25, 1967: The Who, Cream Make U.S. Debut on Same Bill
Amidst the many bands playing at a New York concert hosted by DJ Murray the K were two that were new to American audiences.
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Mar 24, 2018: McCartney Pays Tribute to Lennon at Rally
He attended a New York City March For Our Lives rally, not far from where Lennon was shot in front of his residence in 1980
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