Tag "best classic bands"

Dec. 13, 2019: Newton-John, Travolta Reunite

More than 40 years after they co-starred in the musical film, Grease, the pair reunited for a series of performances for their fans

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Dec 13, 2003: Jack White Assaults Musician

If you have differences with Jack White… let’s just say he’s not the type to back down. (Warning: picture in story may be disturbing to some readers.)

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Dec 12, 1957: Jerry Lee Lewis Marries Cousin, 13

The U.K. press discovered that the Killer was married to his cousin when he arrived to tour there – a scandal even if their kings had done the same

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Dec 12, 2020: Charley Pride, Country Music Legend—Obituary

Country music’s first Black superstar and the first Black member of the Country Music Hall of Fame made his final performance one month before he passed

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Linda Ronstadt 2016 Tribute Concert Features Henley, Browne

At the LA benefit, Henley acknowledged the debt he owed the great singer: “She recorded ‘Desperado’ and put it on her album and everything was different after that”

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December 11, 1964: Sam Cooke Shot Dead

The gospel turned soul singer was one of the greatest R&B talents of all time. He was shot by the manager of a Los Angeles motel at age 33

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Dec. 10, 2015: Janis Joplin Porsche Sells at Auction

The classic rock legend’s psychedelic convertible was sold by her siblings at auction via Sotheby’s. The singer had bought the car as a present to herself

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Dec 10, 2016: ‘Nervous’ Patti Smith at Bob Dylan’s Nobel Ceremony

“I apologize… Sorry, I’m so nervous.” The rock poetess performed a challenging Dylan song at the prestigious event, faltering twice

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Dec 10, 1967: Otis Redding Dies in Plane Crash

He was on his way from Cleveland, OH to Madison, WI when his plane crashed into a lake. Back in Memphis, his best song ever awaited his last touches.

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Dec 9, 2019: Roxette Singer Marie Fredriksson Dies

The Swedish duo scored phenomenal worldwide success in the late ’80s and ’90s with the #1 singles, “The Look,” “Joyride,” and many others

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