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What’s the latest info about about rock music and the most interesting and momentous events in its past? You can find it all here: breaking news, sales and airplay charts from the past, notable occasions, and our appreciations of recently departed artists and other musical figures of note
Dec 27, 1989: Chuck Berry Sued, Accused of Peeping
A cook and later more women who either worked or patronized the Southern Air restaurant near St. Louis, MO accused Berry of taping them at the toilets.
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The ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ U.S. Release
Capitol Records had resisted releasing their singles in America. When they finally agreed to issue this one, they had to rush it out
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Dylan, Byrds’ McGuinn, Hillman Say Farewell to Petty
Among Tom Petty’s major influences were the Byrds, whose Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman paid him tribute. Also, a short and sweet note from Dylan
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December 25, 2016: Singer George Michael Dies
The hugely successful pop singer got his start in the hitmaking 1980s duo Wham and went on to a phenomenal career as a solo artist with 8 U.S. #1 hits
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December 24, 1974: Rock Stars Go Caroling
Details are sketchy to say the least, but On This Day James Taylor, Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt and Joni Mitchell sang holiday carols to surprised LA crowds
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Tom Petty Tributes Pour In From Rock Stars, Fans
He is being mourned by his fellow musicians, each of whom was touched by the humanity expressed in his songwriting. A sampling of some of the best
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Dec 24, 2016: Rick Parfitt, Status Quo Guitarist—Obituary
The performer for the group best known in the U.S. for the 1968 hit “Pictures of Matchstick Men” had had several heart attacks, including one that year
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Dec 23, 2020: Leslie West, Hard Rock Guitar Hero—Obituary
When the history of heavy rock is traced today, it invariably points to him as one of the origin points—it was no accident that he called his band Mountain
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Dec 23, 1996: Nikki Sixx Marries 2nd Playmate
The Motley Crüe co-founder married the second of two Playboy Playmates. Both marriages ended in divorce and, sadly, both women have fallen on rough times
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Dec 22, 1967: ‘The Graduate’ Movie Release Date
A groundbreaking movie of its time catapulted Dustin Hoffman to stardom and earned 7 Academy Award nominations. Everybody say it together: “plastics”
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