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August 11, 1999: Kiss Gets Hollywood Star
The band’s thundering hard rock sound and theatrical outfits and stage show proved to be a winning combination that propelled them to become rock superstars
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August 10: Happy Birthday, Snoopy!
To this day, we never miss the animated TV specials A Charlie Brown Christmas, It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
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August 9, 1995: Jerry Garcia Dies at 53
The impact of the Grateful Dead guitarist, singer and songwriter remains pervasive in American popular culture years after his passing.
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Eagles & Fleetwood Mac Plan Summer Festival
Although they said they were through after Glenn Frey’s death, the Eagles will return this summer, sharing two festival dates with Fleetwood Mac. Wow!
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Aug 8, 2022: Olivia Newton-John, Beloved Singer and ‘Grease’ Star, Dies
The hitmaker was first diagnosed with cancer in 1992. Her hits include “Physical,” “I Honestly Love You,” and “Let Me Be There”
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The Zombies 50th Anniversary Contest
One Best Classic Bands reader is going to get The Odessey: The Zombies in Words and Images book and 50th Anniversary CD of their Odessey & Oracle album. Click for details and to enter
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Neil Diamond 50th Anniversary Collection Contest
One Best Classic Bands reader is going to get the upcoming Neil Diamond 50 – The 50th Anniversary 3-CD collection. Click for complete details and to enter
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Aug. 8, 2017: Glen Campbell, Country-Pop Superstar, Dies
Following a long battle with Alzheimer’s, the masterful artist who transcended genre passed. His string of hits told only part of his remarkable story.
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Aug 8, 2019: Beatles Fans Recreate Abbey Road Album Cover on 50th Anniversary
On the 50th anniversary of the album cover shoot, thousands celebrated the big day to reenact the iconic photo on the famed zebra crossing
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When Christine McVie Joined Fleetwood Mac
Asked to join just 10 days before a tour, the singer, songwriter and keyboard player had already played on three of their albums. In time she became an essential creative component of the group
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