Tag "classic rock"

Remembering Talking Heads Keys Wiz Bernie Worrell

The Rock Hall member was one of rock and funk music’s most admired and beloved keyboard players. He first came to prominence with Parliament/Funkadelic

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June 23, 2016: Led Zeppelin Wins ‘Stairway’ Trial

The copyright infringement suit claimed that the opening melody of the song was taken from an instrumental written by Spirit’s Randy California

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When a Kinks Gig Was Promoted by a Serial Killer… Wait, What?

The serial murderer convicted for killing 33 young men and boys, promoted a Kinks concert on the band’s 1965 debut US tour. For reals

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Tom Jones and David Gilmour Perform ‘Purple Rain’

As wonderful as it might be unexpected. The great pop singer and the Pink Floyd guitarist bring sizzle to a truly classic song

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June 21, 1981: Steely Dan Disband

Steely Dan were a star act during the 1970s who enjoyed hit songs, strong FM airplay and million selling albums. They broke up in ’81 and reunited in ’93.

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Remembering Wayne Jackson, Who Recorded With Giants as Memphis Horns

The trumpeter, whose talents graced many legendary rock, soul and pop recordings for over 50 years, was a recipient of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

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June 20, 2019: David Gilmour Guitar Auction: $21 Million For Charity

“These guitars have been very good to me, but it’s time that they moved on,” he said. The legendary Black Strat set a record for a guitar at auction

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June 18, 1942: Dominos’ Bassist Carl Radle Born

Tulsa, OK-born Radle played with Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Delaney and Bonnie, Leon Russell, Duane Allman, and Derek and the Dominos but died young

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Robert Plant Website Tease Campaign Continues

Last spring, the singer’s website went dark, save for 3 words: “Any time now…” Finally, on July 5, a “burst” of activity on his site + social media pages

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June 16, 1967: Monterey Pop Festival Begins

Considered the first major rock festival, the three day event featured some of the top acts in contemporary music. Check out the amazing performances

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