Tag "classic rock"

March 16, 2017: The Kinks’ Ray Davies Gets Knighted

He’s a well-respected man! The co-founder of the British Invasion band received his honours in a ceremony presided by the Prince of Wales

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March 16, 2019: Dick Dale, King of Surf Guitar, Dies

He was given the title ‘King of the Surf Guitar’ by his fellow surfers, with whom he surfed from sun-up to sun-down. RIP, Dick Dale!

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March 15, 1999: The Rock Hall Induction of Bruce Springsteen

There was no doubt whatsoever that The Boss would be a first-ballot inductee when he became eligible for entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Mar 14, 2023: Queen’s Brian May is Knighted

The guitarist and songwriter joined a short list of British music stars who have been so honored over the years

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When Robert Plant and Brian Johnson Joined Paul Rodgers on Stage

Three all-time great voices shared the stage, albeit briefly, to perform a classic rock standard during Rodgers’ 2017 U.K. “Free Spirit” tour

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March 14, 1983: The Band Bon Jovi is Formed

With his song “Runaway” getting some airplay and a record deal inked, Jon Bon Jovi puts together a group that will make music under his name.

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Mar 12, 2018: Nokie Edwards, Ventures Lead Guitarist—Obituary

The lead guitarist for the most successful instrumental rock band of all time inspired countless would-be players to pick up the instrument.

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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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Mar 11, 2021: David Gilmour on Pink Floyd Reunion Chances – ‘We Are Done’

In an interview with Guitar Player, he said, “It has run its course, we are done, and it would be fakery to go back and do it again”

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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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