Tag "classic rock"
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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Mar 7, 1970: Bridge Over Troubled Water LP Hits #1
If you’re going to end your collaboration, make an album as fine as Simon & Garfunkel’s final release. The Recording Academy agreed.
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March 6, 2016: Wife of Ex-Eagle Randy Meisner is Shot Dead
A gunshot to the head took the life of Lana Rae Meisner. The musician was cleared once authorities viewed interior surveillance footage
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March 6, 2000: Eric Clapton Gets 3rd Rock Hall Induction
The artist and guitar god enjoys a unique and sole distinction among the inductees. Many are two-time members; he’s the only one with three.
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Mar 5, 2023: Gary Rossington, Last Remaining Founding Member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dies
The guitarist had a history of heart issues. He returned to the stage in 2021 four months after successful surgery.
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Remembering Valerie Carter, Singer with James Taylor and Others
She enjoyed a brief solo career but her mark was made as a backup singer on recordings and tours for dozens of classic rock acts
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March 3, 1978: Van Halen Begins First Tour
It was initially supposed to be a few weeks on the road, but it eventually lasted eight months and more than 170 shows as the band became stars
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March 3, 2017: Jim Fuller, ‘Wipe Out’ Guitarist with Surfaris, Dies
The man who created one of the most unforgettable rock ‘n’ roll riffs of all time was called “The Godfather of Surf Guitar”
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March 3, 2017: Lyle Ritz, Wrecking Crew Bassist, Dies
He played bass on hit records by the Beach Boys, Linda Ronstadt, the Monkees, the RIghteous Brothers and many more. But before that he was the ukulele king!
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