Tag "classic rock"

March 18, 1967: The Beatles’ ‘Penny Lane’ Hits #1

How much of the song is about real places in the Beatles’ hometown of Liverpool? Click and learn some stories behind the single

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March 16, 2017: The Kinks’ Ray Davies Gets Knighted

He’s a well-respected man! The co-founder of the British Invasion band received his honours in a ceremony presided by the Prince of Wales.

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March 15, 1999: The Rock Hall Induction of Bruce Springsteen

There was no doubt whatsoever that The Boss would be a first-ballot inductee when he became eligible for entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Mar 14, 2023: Queen’s Brian May is Knighted

The guitarist and songwriter joined a short list of British music stars who have been so honored over the years

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March 14, 1983: The Band Bon Jovi is Formed

With his song “Runaway” getting some airplay and a record deal inked, Jon Bon Jovi puts together a group that will make music under his name.

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Jeff Lynne’s ELO Tour? It’s No Longer a Rumor!

We’ve been down this road before, waiting in vain for an announcement. But a new website promises fans first dibs on 2018 tour details.

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March 11, 1970: CSNY Release ‘Deja Vu’

The story behind the iconic LP includes laborious sessions + flashes of inspiration. But how much of it was CSNY all together?

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The Sex Pistols’ Short-Lived Record Label Deal

The band had been dropped by EMI Records. The A&M label signed the Pistols with a PR stunt, and then…. Find out what happened and who profited.

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March 9, 1987: U2 Releases ‘The Joshua Tree’

U2’s fifth album is the one that boosted them to superstardom. Here’s the backstory, a famous “first” and details about its success

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March 8, 1968: Fillmore East Opens

For some three years, New York City venue became known as “the church of rock,” presenting some of music’s greatest acts

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