Tag "classic rock"

April 6, 2016: Merle Haggard Death at 79, on His Birthday

A genuine outlaw throughout his life and career, he was one of the greatest singer-songwriters in the history of country music

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When Mike Campbell Dedicated 2 Songs to Tom Petty

“I told a friend of mine how sad I was that I’ll never play these songs again with my friend. She said: ‘Some night you’ll play them for him”

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April 5, 1998: Drummer Cozy Powell Dies in Car Crash

The drummer who played with Jeff Beck, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Emerson and Lake, and so many others, died on this day. RIP to a master musician

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60 Years Ago: The Beatles Hold Top 5 Chart Spots

No other artist had done it before and none has since. Not only did the Beatles own the top 5, but they had 7 other singles in the Hot 100!

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Liam Neeson’s ‘Taken’ Phone Speech

We will never get tired of watching the actor deliver the Taken phone speech. Previous generations may have had their Oliviers and Gables. We’ve got Liam

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April 2, 1977: Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ Hits Number One

After years as a highly respected English blues band, they made some changes and went pop. Soon, they owned the top of the chart.

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Apr 2, 2019: Marvin Gaye Stamp Issued on 80th Birthday

The U.S.P.S. called the ”Prince of Soul” “one of the most influential music performers of his generation.” The legend was shot and killed on April 1, 1984

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Linda Ronstadt Rocks Warren Zevon

The singer rocked with the best of them in the ’70s. Here’s a Classic Video of her performing “Poor, Poor Pitiful Me” live from 1977

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Mar 31, 1958: Chuck Berry’s ‘Johnny B. Goode’ Released

He “could play a guitar just like a-ringin’ a bell” but he was no country boy. How one of the great rock ‘n’ roll anthems came to be

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The Beatles’ Rock Hall Induction Ceremony

An all-star line-up of classic rockers helped usher in the Fab Four after a great speech from Mick Jagger. One prominent member was MIA…

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