Tag "classic rock"
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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September 3, 1982: US Festival Premieres
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak recruited rock promoter Bill Graham to book the talent including Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Fleetwood Mac, Santana, and many more.
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Sept 2, 1995: Rock Hall Opens With Stars Galore
To mark the occasion, a concert was held at Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium and simulcast on HBO. See the all-star list of performers and enjoy some clips
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Ozzy Osbourne Announces Final World Tour Dates
The tour begins in April + is expected to continue into 2020. He doesn’t rule out other shows “here and there.” See where he’ll be in 2018 + who’s joining
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Paul Simon Reveals Homeward Bound Farewell Tour
Yet another legend has announced that his live performing days are coming to an end. “I am very grateful for a fulfilling career…”
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Graham Nash After CSN: ‘Just Following My Heart’
In our wide-ranging interview he talks about his CSNY bandmates and curating their history, his strong new solo LP and surprise… the election. “I’m just looking forward to tomorrow…”
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Tom Petty Cause of Death Revealed
His family shared the Medical Examiner’s findings: the rock star died of “an accidental drug overdose as a result of taking a variety of medications”
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Aug. 30, 1969: Texas International Pop Festival
The last big summer rock festival of 1969 took place near Dallas and featured a lineup that included Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin and Santana
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August 26, 1970: Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studios Opens
Jimi Hendrix wanted to build a recording studio that was designed with the needs, comfort and spirit of creative musical artists in mind. He succeeded.
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Aug 25, 1970: Elton John Plays First U.S. Concert
The artist now known as Sir Elton John made his U.S. debut with a big splash at The Troubadour club in Los Angeles with several rock stars in attendance
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