Tag "classic rock"
Jan 12, 1985: ‘Born in the USA’ Sales Top ‘Purple Rain’
After Prince enjoyed a record-setting run at the top, he was replaced by another classic rock masterpiece when Bruce Springsteen’s biggest seller took over.
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Jan 11, 2017: Tommy Allsup, ‘Lucky’ Guitarist for Buddy Holly—Obituary
The pioneering rockabilly guitarist lost a coin toss and survived “the day the music died.” He went on to play with Willie Nelson and many others.
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David Bowie 1947 – 2016
The words “David Bowie dead” came as a shock. His Facebook noted he “died peacefully today after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer”
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January 8, 2018: Eric Clapton Performs at Charity Gig
Slowhand performed for an intimate crowd of 1,700 in Guildford, U.K. at the annual Paul Jones and Friends concert, organized by the former Manfred Mann vocalist
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Remembering Def Leppard Guitarist Steve Clark
A fatal combination of alcohol along with legal and illegal drugs took the guitarist’s life while he was on a leave of absence from the band
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Jan. 7, 2020: Rush Drummer, Neil Peart, Dies of Brain Cancer
The band shared the news three days after his passing, “It is with broken hearts and the deepest sadness that we must share the terrible news”
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Remembering Legendary Backing Vocalist, Clydie King
Over her career, she sang on recordings for Ray Charles, the Rolling Stones, Linda Ronstadt and Skynyrd, but was best known for her work with Bob Dylan
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Jan 6, 1975: Led Zeppelin Fans Trash Boston Garden
The arena let fans into its lobby one cold winter night as they waited to buy tickets for an upcoming concert, a big mistake as it turned out
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Remembering Gerry Marsden, Who Led the Pacemakers During the British Invasion
The Liverpool group, who shared the Beatles’ manager and producer, scored hits like “How Do You Do It?” and “Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey”
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Jan 1, 1972: Three Dog Night Play Roses Parade
The group were at the top of their game when they became the first rock band to ride a float at the annual Tournament of Roses parade
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