Tag "classic rock"
Happy Birthday to Producer Don Was
From his own band Was (Not Was) to producing albums by The Rolling Stones as well as for Dylan, Elton, Brian Wilson, Ringo and more, Was is one busy man
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September 7, 2003: Warren Zevon Dies
One of the greatest classic rock singer-songwriters, he left a legacy of distinctive songs admired by many peers and died with dignity and grace.
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Sept 6, 2002: Doors Reunion Tour Begins
When original Doors keyboard player Ray Manzarek and guitarist Robbie Krieger form the Doors of the 21st Century, a number of lawsuits soon follow.
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Sept 5, 1998: Aerosmith Scores First #1 Pop Hit
It was a quarter century into a career that saw the group enjoy two stretches as a superstar rock band that they finally topped the pop chart
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Sep 4, 2023: Gary Wright, Spooky Tooth Leader and ‘Dream Weaver’ Hitmaker, Dies
The American musician first experienced success as an expat with a British band before returning home and enjoying two huge hits.
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Sept 3, 2017: Walter Becker, Steely Dan Co-Founder, Dies
The co-founder and core member of one of the most popular American bands of the past 40+ years passed from esophageal cancer
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September 3, 1982: US Festival Premieres
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak recruited rock promoter Bill Graham to book the talent including Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Fleetwood Mac, Santana, and many more
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Sept 2, 1995: Rock Hall Opens With Stars Galore
To mark the occasion, a concert was held at Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium and simulcast on HBO. See the all-star list of performers and enjoy some clips
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AC/DC’s Brian Johnson Sings ‘Back in Black’ in UK
The singer joined the British band Muse at the Reading Festival in England. And what did Johnson sing? AC/DC’s classic “Back in Black,” of course
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Rush Members Lee and Lifeson to Form New Band?
It’s not official, but if it happens it may be called LeeLifeson. What are we talking about? An insider says that new Rush-related music may be on the way.
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