Tag "best classic bands"

August 16, 1974: The Ramones First Concert

The Ramones epitomized a back-to-the-basics sound that became known as punk rock. Although they never achieved mainstream success, the group is now revered.

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August 15, 1965: The Beatles Shea Stadium Concert

How much of an impact did Beatlemania have? In 1964, they sold out Carnegie Hall’s 2800 seats. A year later, they drew 55,000 to the Mets ballpark

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Aug 14, 2016: Ringo Starr is a Great-Grandfather!

The classic rock legend became the first Beatle great-grandfather as son Zak became a grandfather!

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August 14, 1958: Gladys Presley, Elvis’ Mother, Dies

They were as close as mother and son could be. When she died, he said: “She’s all I ever lived for. She was always my best girl.”

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August 14, 2020: Pete Way, UFO Founding Bassist, Dies

Way, vocalist Phil Mogg, guitarist Mick Bolton, and drummer Andy Parker formed UFO in 1969. His death followed the passing of another member by 2 months

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Aug 13, 2017: Joe Walsh, Barnstorm Reunion

Walsh, Kenny Passarelli and Joe Vitale performed at their Colorado Music Hall of Fame induction concert that also honored Dan Fogelberg

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August 13, 1975: Bruce Springsteen Bottom Line Showcase

With 10 amazing shows over five days at the intimate New York City showcase club, Springsteen proved himself hotter than the hype.

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Aug 13, 2021: Nanci Griffith, Singer-Songwriter, Dead at 68

Griffith recorded more than 20 albums, winning a Grammy for her 1994 LP ‘Other Voices, Other Rooms.’ Her songs include the hit “Love at the Five and Dime.”

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August 12, 1960: Pete Best Joins the Beatles

Much has been documented about how Ringo joined the band; find out how his predecessor became a member… and an ex-Beatle

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Aug 11, 2021: Tower of Power Alums Die Within Days of Each Other

Mike Finnigan was an accomplished session / touring musician on the Hammond B3 organ, for Jimi Hendrix, Crosby, Stills and Nash, and Bonnie Raitt. Bruce Conte joined the band in 1972.

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