Tag "classic rock"
Dec 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 More
Dec 29, 1973: 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
Read More
Dec 28, 2015: Tributes for Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister
Almost immediately after his passing, many rock icons took to social media to pay their respects
Read More
The ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ U.S. Release
Capitol Records had resisted releasing their singles in America. When they finally agreed to issue this one, they had to rush it out
Read More
Dylan, Byrds’ McGuinn, Hillman Say Farewell to Petty
Among Tom Petty’s major influences were the Byrds, whose Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman paid him tribute. Also, a short and sweet note from Dylan
Read More
December 24, 1974: Rock Stars Go Caroling
Details are sketchy to say the least, but On This Day James Taylor, Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt and Joni Mitchell sang holiday carols to surprised LA crowds
Read More
Tom Petty Tributes Pour In From Rock Stars, Fans
He is being mourned by his fellow musicians, each of whom was touched by the humanity expressed in his songwriting. A sampling of some of the best
Read More
Dec 24, 2016: Rick Parfitt, Status Quo Guitarist—Obituary
The performer for the group best known in the U.S. for the 1968 hit “Pictures of Matchstick Men” had had several heart attacks, including one that year
Read More
Dec 22, 1967: ‘The Graduate’ Movie Release Date
A groundbreaking movie of its time catapulted Dustin Hoffman to stardom and earned 7 Academy Award nominations. Everybody say it together: “plastics”
Read More
Dec 19, 2015: Jeff Lynne Joins Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers For Surprise Set
The band treated the crowd at Los Angeles’ famed Troubadour to 10 songs and were joined by fellow Wilbury, Jeff Lynne
Read More