On this day in 1977, “Street Survivors” was released by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Three days later vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines (Steve’s sister) and road manager Dean Kilpatrick were killed when their plane crashed in Gillsburg, MS. The other four members of the band were seriously injured but survived the crash. — Photo […]
1968 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience released the album “Electric Ladyland.” It was the third and final album by the band. 1972 – A statement was released by Creedence Clearwater Revival that announced the group’s break up. 1982 – RCA Records released “H2O” by Daryl Hall and John Oates. 1989 – The single “The Arms Of […]
The great Joni Mitchell turns 75 next month and her adopted hometown is throwing quite the party. Over two nights at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles on November 6 and 7 (her actual birthday), “JONI 75: A Birthday Celebration Live” brings together a big-name lineup of troubadours, harmonizers and singer-songwriters to pay tribute to the […]
October 11th, 1967 – John Lennon and Yoko Ono opened their joint exhibition Half-a-Wind Show at London’s Lisson Gallery. October 11th, 1988 – Ringo Starr and his wife, Barbara Bach, entered a rehab center to be treated for alcoholism. — Photo Credit: Neftali / Shutterstock.com
Tony Iommi laughingly described Black Sabbath’s legacy as “almost a bit embarrassing” as he reflected on his career with the iconic British band. He also expressed surprise that, while many of his friends had been lost to rock ’n’ roll excess, Rolling Stones counterpart Keith Richards had survived so long. “I’ve seen so many of my friends of people in the […]
John Lennon’s iconic 1971 album Imagine, featuring his famous plea for peace and unity that imagines “all the people sharing all the world,” is being celebrated and intimately explored with a comprehensive box set, Imagine – The Ultimate Collection, two acclaimed films – “Imagine” and “Gimme Some Truth” – and a lavish book titled “Imagine John Yoko,” personally compiled by Yoko Ono Lennon. The suite […]
The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, will be honored with a special tribute at the 2018 American Music Awards, hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross and broadcasting live on ABC from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles tomorrow night at 8 p.m. ET. Soul and gospel stars Gladys Knight, Ledisi, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin and CeCe Winans will headline the evening […]
A close friend of Janis Joplin said the singer didn’t die by an overdose, and offered her theory as to what happened. In a new book, Joplin’s friend Peggy Caserta questioned that version of events, and said that a detail she’d seen in the room had always concerned her, and suggested that, after having taken heroin, Joplin appeared […]
1963 – Eric Clapton was asked to join the Yardbirds to replace Anthony “Top” Topham. 1969 – The song “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” was released by Crosby, Stills & Nash. 1970 – Janis Joplin was found dead of a heroin overdose at the age of 27. She had just finished recording her second solo album […]
Ever wonder the story behind some of your favorite Classic Rock bands’ name? We’ve picked a few of our favorites for you – so put on a record or two and reminisce about simpler times with some good old Rock n’ Roll. AC/DC Angus and Malcolm Young can thank their sister Margaret for their band’s […]