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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
June 3, 1972: Jethro Tull ‘Thick as a Brick’ Hits #1
Tull parodied both progressive rock and concept albums, while at the same time succeeding as a notably successful example of both
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Remembering Fairport Convention’s Dave Swarbrick
The player and songwriter known as “Swarb” who was a key player on the English folk revival was 75. He was the band’s second member to die that year
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June 2, 1973: Paul McCartney & Wings Have #1 LP, Single
His post-Beatles output is so vast it’s easy to forget how successful and prolific he was. But it wasn’t until decades later, that the album was made whole
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June 2, 2020: Don Henley Testifies Before Congress
“I [have] a sense of duty to those who paved the road for me and my contemporaries and for those who will travel this road after us”
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June 2, 1941: Charlie Watts Born in London
Drummer for the Rolling Stones since 1963, Watts was at heart a jazz player and an impeccable dresser. Check out “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” from his perspective
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June 1, 1968: Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘Mrs. Robinson’ is #1
Director Mike Nichols had been listening to the duo’s music before, during and after filming his movie + invited Simon to submit a few songs for the soundtrack
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May 31, 1961: Jimi Hendrix Enlists in U.S. Army
Why did a judge give the 19-year-old future rock superstar a choice: do two years in prison or join the military? How long did his hitch last?
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May 31, 2019: Roky Erickson, Texas Rock Legend, Dies
As the lead vocalist and songwriter of the psychedelic 13th Floor Elevators and as a solo artist, Erickson symbolized the vibrant Texas rock scene
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May 30, 2016: Stones’ Ronnie Wood is Father of Twin Girls, at 68
Congrats to the legend who turned 69 two days later, and his wife, Sally Humphreys. “I’m going to be changing the nappies and all that goes with it”
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Remembering Leon Redbone, Singer Who Recalled Earlier Era
His reverence for jazz, country, ragtime, blues and vaudeville was reflected in his performance, stage patter and attire
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