Tag "classic rock"

March 9, 1987: U2 Releases ‘The Joshua Tree’

U2’s fifth album is the one that boosted them to superstardom. Here’s the backstory, a famous “first” and details about its success

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March 8, 1968: Fillmore East Opens

For some three years, New York City venue became known as “the church of rock,” presenting some of music’s greatest acts

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Mar 7, 1970: Bridge Over Troubled Water LP Hits #1

If you’re going to end your collaboration, make an album as fine as Simon & Garfunkel’s final release. The Recording Academy agreed.

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March 6, 2016: Wife of Ex-Eagle Randy Meisner is Shot Dead

A gunshot to the head took the life of Lana Rae Meisner. The musician was cleared once authorities viewed interior surveillance footage

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March 6, 2000: Eric Clapton’s 3rd Rock Hall Induction

The artist and guitar god enjoys a unique and sole distinction among Rock Hall inductees. Many are two-time members; he’s the only one with 3

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Mar 5, 2023: Gary Rossington, Last Remaining Founding Member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dies

The guitarist had a history of heart issues. He returned to the stage in 2021 four months after successful surgery

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Emerson, Lake & Palmer ‘Works’ Reissues Contest

The prog rock legends are having their extensive catalog reissued. One Best Classic Bands reader will win the next three titles

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Remembering Valerie Carter, Singer with James Taylor and Others

She enjoyed a brief solo career but her mark was made as a backup singer on recordings and tours for dozens of classic rock acts

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March 3, 1978: Van Halen Begins First Tour

It was initially supposed to be a few weeks on the road, but it eventually lasted eight months and more than 170 shows as the band became stars

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March 3, 2017: Jim Fuller, ‘Wipe Out’ Guitarist with Surfaris, Dies

The man who created one of the most unforgettable rock ‘n’ roll riffs of all time was called “The Godfather of Surf Guitar”

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