Tag "classic rock"
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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Jan 1, 2019: Neil Young’s Ex-Wife & Bridge School Founder, Pegi Young, Dies
Inspired by their special needs son, she co-founded The Bridge School. Its annual concert attracted a Who’s Who of rockers
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Dec 31, 1984: Def Leppard’s Rick Allen Loses Arm in Car Accident
An auto accident resulted in the loss of the drummer’s left arm but not the end of his career. 20 months later, he returned to the stage
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Dec 29, 1973: Jim Croce’s Posthumous ‘Time In a Bottle’ Hits #1
The release became the singer-songwriter’s second #1 single that year. We can only imagine how many more he would have gifted us
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