Tag "classic rock"
Apr 18, 2020: McCartney, Stones Lead ‘One World’ TV Special
The program, curated by Lady Gaga, celebrated and supported frontline healthcare workers. Elton John and Stevie Wonder also performed
Read More
April 17, 1983: Mountain’s Felix Pappalardi Killed by Wife
After producing Cream and others, he became the bassist for one of rock’s first hard rock bands. But then his wife caught him with a younger woman
Read More
Soupy Sales, The Hollies and… Jimi Hendrix?
If you were a kid in New York at Easter time in 1965, for a few bucks you could see a dozen rock ‘n’ roll acts and a top TV host. Now that’s a bargain!
Read More
When Peter Green Quit Fleetwood Mac
They started out as a British blues band and were on the verge of success when their co-founder announced he was getting out.
Read More
When ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’ Hit #1 in Sales—And Stayed There
He was a journeyman rocker with a decade of experience behind him, but he still hadn’t broken through. Then he released a live album.
Read More
April 7, 1962: Mick and Keith Meet Brian Jones
In a new London club devoted to American blues, two fans met a third on this date. Soon they started making their own blues. Soon they’d be world-famous.
Read More
April 6, 2016: Merle Haggard Death at 79, on His Birthday
A genuine outlaw throughout his life and career, he was one of the greatest singer-songwriters in the history of country music.
Read More
April 5, 1998: Drummer Cozy Powell Dies in Car Crash
The drummer who played with Jeff Beck, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Emerson and Lake, and so many others, died on this day. RIP to a master musician
Read More
When The Beatles Held the Top 5 Chart Spots
No other artist had done it before and none has since. Not only did the Beatles own the top 5, but they had 7 other singles in the Hot 100!
Read More
April 2, 1977: Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ Hits Number One
After years as a highly respected English blues band, they made some changes and went pop. Soon, they owned the top of the chart.
Read More