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
Read MoreMarch 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!
Read MoreMarch 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.
Read MoreMar 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
Read MoreWhen 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
Read MoreMarch 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.
Read MoreMar 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.
Read MoreMarch 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?
Read MoreMar 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”
Read MoreThe 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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