Tag "best classic bands"
May 26, 2022: YES Drummer Alan White Dies at 72
White joined the band for their 1972 Close to the Edge tour, after recording with John Lennon and George Harrison on “Imagine” and All Things Must Pass
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May 25, 1969: The Who, Led Zeppelin Share a Bill
The two legendary classic rock bands only played together once + the tickets misspelled the opening act’s name. We’ve got audio of both bands’ performances.
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2023: Tina Turner is Remembered By Fellow Music Legends
Mick Jagger, Dolly Parton, Elton John and many more paid tribute to “the legendary queen of rock ‘n’ roll”
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May 23, 2019: Paul McCartney Opens ‘Freshen Up’ U.S. Tour
The 38-song career-spanning set was his first U.S. date since October 2018. The then-76-year-old marvel showed no sign of letting up
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May 23, 2017: James Bond Actor Roger Moore Dies
He appeared as the iconic British secret agent in seven films including ‘Live and Let Die’ and ‘The Spy Who Loved Me,’ and also starred in TV’s ‘The Saint.’
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Handicapping the 2018 Rock Hall Nominees!
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its nominees for the 2018 class. We predict which artists we think will make the final cut.
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May 22, 1971: Rolling Stones’ ‘Sticky Fingers’ Hits Number 1
Powered by the #1 single “Brown Sugar” and featuring a cover designed by Andy Warhol, the 11th U.S. album by The Rolling Stones tops the LP chart.
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May 22, 2017: Musician Reactions to Manchester Bombing
Classic rock stars and other entertainers expressed their grief for the victims of the terrorist bombing, and held a benefit concert two weeks later
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May 21, 1971: Marvin Gaye Releases ‘What’s Going On’ LP
The monumental release brought topical songs to Motown and revived the singer’s career. The landmark R&B concept album included two Top 10 singles
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May 21, 1983: David Bowie Hits #1 with ‘Let’s Dance’
The former glam rocker made his mark on the early ’80s new wave dance music scene with the Nile Rodgers-produced track
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