Tag "classic rock"
Dylan, Byrds’ McGuinn, Hillman Say Farewell to Petty
Among Tom Petty’s major influences were the Byrds, whose Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman paid him tribute. Also, a short and sweet note from Dylan
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December 24, 1974: Rock Stars Go Caroling
Details are sketchy to say the least, but On This Day James Taylor, Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt and Joni Mitchell sang holiday carols to surprised LA crowds
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Tom Petty Tributes Pour In From Rock Stars, Fans
He is being mourned by his fellow musicians, each of whom was touched by the humanity expressed in his songwriting. A sampling of some of the best
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Dec 24, 2016: Rick Parfitt, Status Quo Guitarist—Obituary
The performer for the group best known in the U.S. for the 1968 hit “Pictures of Matchstick Men” had had several heart attacks, including one that year
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Dec 22, 1967: ‘The Graduate’ Movie Release Date
A groundbreaking movie of its time catapulted Dustin Hoffman to stardom and earned 7 Academy Award nominations. Everybody say it together: “plastics”
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Dec 19, 2015: Jeff Lynne Joins Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers For Surprise Set
The band treated the crowd at Los Angeles’ famed Troubadour to 10 songs and were joined by fellow Wilbury, Jeff Lynne
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Dec 18, 2015: Kinks’ Davies Brothers Perform Together
Ray Davies joined brother Dave on a London stage, playing together for the first time in nearly 20 years. No surprise on what they played…
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Dec 18, 2023: Music World Wishes Keith Richards a Happy 80th Birthday
The legendary musician celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary on the same day
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Dec 16, 2018: McCartney, Ringo, Ronnie Wood Get Back at London Gig
During the encore at the O2 Arena, McCartney brought the Rolling Stones’ guitarist onstage. “I believe we’ve got someone else here who can help us out…”
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Remembering Joe Osborn, Wrecking Crew Bassist on 100s of Recordings
His discography includes many of the biggest hits of the ’60s/’70s: Simon & Garfunkel, the Grass Roots, Neil Diamond, the Mamas and the Papas and 100s more
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