Tag "classic rock"

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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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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