Tag "best classic bands"
January 3, 1967: Carl Wilson Drafted But Objects
The Beach Boy was indicted, arrested and faced serious charges, jail and more in his battle with the government over serving in the military
Read MoreJanuary 2, 1979: Sid Vicious Murder Trial Begins
The Sex Pistols bassist had been arrested for allegedly stabbing girlfriend Nancy Spungen but one month after the trial started, it came to a shocking end
Read MoreJan 1, 1972: Three Dog Night Play Roses Parade
The group were at the top of their game when they became the first rock band to ride a float at the annual Tournament of Roses parade
Read MoreJan 1, 2019: Neil Young’s Ex-Wife & Bridge School Founder, Pegi Young, Dies
Inspired by their special needs son, she co-founded The Bridge School. Its annual concert attracted a Who’s Who of rockers
Read MorePreview: The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper Reissue
A select few were treated to a first-hand preview of the ambitious 50th Anniversary release by project producer Giles Martin. “It’s a humbling process”
Read MoreDec 31, 1984: Def Leppard’s Rick Allen Loses Arm in Car Accident
An auto accident resulted in the loss of the drummer’s left arm but not the end of his career. 20 months later, he returned to the stage
Read MoreDec 30, 2020: Alto Reed, Longtime Sax Player For Seger’s Silver Bullet Band, Dies
“He was amazing – he could play just about anything…he was funky, could scat and play tenor sax and alto sax at the same time”
Read MoreDec 30, 2006: Rod Stewart on Queen’s Honours List
Rod the Mod was named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, a step below his eventual knighthood
Read More50 Years Ago: Jim Croce’s Posthumous ‘Time In a Bottle’ Hits #1
The release became the singer-songwriter’s second #1 single that year. We can only imagine how many more he would have gifted us
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