Tag "classic rock"
When Lou Reed Played the White House
The onetime underground rocker played for the assembled dignitaries, politicians and guests who enjoyed “Sweet Jane” as their after dinner treat
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Sept 15, 2017: McCartney Welcomes Guest at MSG: Springsteen
He’d already dazzled the Garden audience with a non-stop parade of Beatles, Wings and solo tunes, but Macca still had a big surprise in store
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Sept 14, 2003: Jet Releases First Album
The Australian band Jet prove in the 2000s that rock music with classic roots can still resonate with modern audiences and sell millions of albums
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Remembering REO Speedwagon’s Gary Richrath
The guitarist, songwriter and singer – who authored their biggest hit – died on September 13, 2015. His bandmates and the exec who signed him offer tributes
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Happy Birthday to Producer Don Was
From his own band Was (Not Was) to producing albums by The Rolling Stones as well as for Dylan, Elton, Brian Wilson, Ringo and more, Was is one busy man
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September 7, 2003: Warren Zevon Dies
One of the greatest classic rock singer-songwriters, he left a legacy of distinctive songs admired by many peers and died with dignity and grace.
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Sept 6, 2002: Doors Reunion Tour Begins
When original Doors keyboard player Ray Manzarek and guitarist Robbie Krieger form the Doors of the 21st Century, a number of lawsuits soon follow.
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Sept 5, 1998: Aerosmith Scores First #1 Pop Hit
It was a quarter century into a career that saw the group enjoy two stretches as a superstar rock band that they finally topped the pop chart
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Sep 4, 2023: Gary Wright, Spooky Tooth Leader and ‘Dream Weaver’ Hitmaker, Dies
The American musician first experienced success as an expat with a British band before returning home and enjoying two huge hits.
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Sept 3, 2017: Walter Becker, Steely Dan Co-Founder, Dies
The co-founder and core member of one of the most popular American bands of the past 40+ years passed from esophageal cancer
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