NEWS PLUS:
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
Feb 15, 1975: Linda Ronstadt Earns Only Number 1 Single
The Los Angeles-based singer earned 14 Top 20 singles in her career but only one chart topper. “You’re No Good” had been a modest hit for two other acts
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Feb 14, 1970: The Who Track ‘Live At Leeds’
Many classic rock fans consider this to be the greatest live concert album ever. Did you know it was recorded in a university dining hall?
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Feb 14, 2020: Elvis Costello, Humbled, Receives OBE
He was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for Services to Music. In typically biting fashion, he offered some self-deprecating remarks
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Feb 13, 2005: Led Zeppelin Finally Gets a Grammy
Unarguably one of the biggest and best bands of all time. Yet Grammy voters ignored them throughout the years they were active.
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Remembering Singer-Songwriter-Musician Buzzy Linhart
The performer, closely associated with the Greenwich Village folk-rock scene, co-wrote Bette Midler’s single “(You Got to Have) Friends”
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Feb 12, 2020: The Who Play Club Shows to Celebrate ‘Live at Leeds’ 50th
They performed 4 acoustic shows to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their historic 1970 concert at Leeds University. All were instant sell-outs
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Feb 12, 2017: Al Jarreau, Jazz and R&B Vocal Great—Obituary
The seven-time Grammy-winning jazz and R&B singer had recently announced his retirement from touring. His biggest hit was “We’re In This Love Together”
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Feb 12, 1974: The Bottom Line Opens in NYC
Some of rock’s biggest stars played the Greenwich Village nightclub including Bruce Springsteen, whose 10-show run in 1975 is the stuff of legend
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55 Years Ago: The Grateful Dead & Allman Brothers Jam at the Fillmore
Few concert stages have ever been graced by this many classic rock legends at once. Who said: “I really enjoy playing with these guys”? Have a listen…
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February 10, 1971: Carole King Releases ‘Tapestry’
Her masterpiece set chart and sales records and was a signature album of the early 1970s while helping to launch the singer-songwriter movement.
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