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Jul04

1900 – Although jazz legend Louis Armstrong always…

on July 4th, 1900 at 12:47 pm

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1900 – Although jazz legend Louis Armstrong always claimed to have been born on this date, later scholarship established that his birthday was on August 4, 1901. Louis Armstrong (4 August 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo or Sachimo and Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer. Coming to prominence in the 20s […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan08

1935 – Elvis Presley is born in Tupelo, Miss., one…

on January 8th, 1935 at 12:30 pm

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1935 – Elvis Presley is born in Tupelo, Miss., one of a pair of twins. His brother Jessie is stillborn. Chart Toppers ranks him as the top pop recording artist of all time with 17 No. 1 songs. The 1956 two-sided hit “Don’t Be Cruel/Hound Dog” stays at No. 1 for 11 weeks, a record […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan19

1943 – Janis Joplin is born in Port Arthur, Texas….

on January 19th, 1943 at 12:30 pm

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1943 – Janis Joplin is born in Port Arthur, Texas. Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) was an American singer, songwriter, and music arranger, from Port Arthur, Texas. She rose to prominence in the late 1960s as the lead singer of Big Brother and the Holding Company, and later as a […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec08

1943 – Jim Morrison of the Doors is born in Melbou…

on December 8th, 1943 at 12:30 pm

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1943 – Jim Morrison of the Doors is born in Melbourne, Fla., the son of a U.S. Navy admiral. James Douglas Morrison (December 8, 1943—July 3, 1971) was an American singer, songwriter, poet, writer and film director. He is best known as the lead singer and lyricist of The Doors and is widely considered to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec04

1944 – Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys is born in …

on December 4th, 1944 at 12:30 pm

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1944 – Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys is born in Hawthorne, Calif. Dennis Carl Wilson (December 4, 1944 – December 28, 1983) was an American rock and roll musician best known as a founding member and the drummer of The Beach Boys. He was a member of the group from its formation until his […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Oct03

1948 – Fleetwood Mac songwriter Lindsey Buckingham is born in Palo Alto, Calif.

on October 3rd, 1948 at 11:42 pm

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1948 – Fleetwood Mac songwriter Lindsey Buckingham is born in Palo Alto, Calif. Lindsey Adams Buckingham (born October 3, 1949) is an American guitarist and singer, most notable for being a member of the musical group Fleetwood Mac. Aside from his tenure with Fleetwood Mac, Buckingham has also released five solo albums and a live […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Aug23

1949 – Rick Springfield (Richard Springthorpe) is …

on August 23rd, 1949 at 12:30 pm

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1949 – Rick Springfield (Richard Springthorpe) is born in Sydney, Australia. His biggest hit is the million-selling No. 1 single “Jessie’s Girl” in 1981. He wins a Grammy for the song as Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. Rick Springfield (born Richard Lewis Springthorpe on August 23, 1949 in Sydney) is an Australian-American songwriter, musician and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Oct03

1954 – Blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan, widely ranked up there

on October 3rd, 1954 at 11:40 pm

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1954 – Blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan, widely ranked up there with Hendrix, is born in Dallas. Stephen “Stevie” Ray Vaughan (October 3, 1954 – August 27, 1990) was an American blues-rock guitarist, whose broad appeal made him an influential electric blues guitarist. and Classic Rock Magazine ranked him #3 in their list of the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Sep30

1955 – James Dean, whose iconic stance in films like Rebel Without

on September 30th, 1955 at 4:26 pm

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1955 – James Dean, whose iconic stance in films like Rebel Without a Cause influenced countless rockers, dies in an automobile accident. He was 24. James Dean: one of the most influential actors on rock n roll who was not famous as a musician… Rather, a great actor with the right ‘tude. James Byron Dean […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec25

1959 – This morning young Richard Starkey receives his first

on December 25th, 1959 at 5:33 pm

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1959 – This morning young Richard Starkey receives his first drum set for Christmas. The 18-year-old apprentice engineer later become world famous as Ringo Starr, drummer for the Beatles.

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Sep25

1965 – The Beatles’ Saturday-morning cartoon series premieres on ABC

on September 25th, 1965 at 10:20 am

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1965 – The Beatles’ Saturday-morning cartoon series premieres on ABC. It’s canceled in 1969. The series premiered on ABC on Saturday, September 25, 1965 at 10:30 am. Each show was a half-hour long and consisted of two “adventures” and two sing-a-long songs. Lyrics were flashed on the screen so that viewers could join in. The […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Sep26

1965 – Queen Elizabeth II awards the Beatles the Order of the British Empire. John Lennon

on September 26th, 1965 at 4:25 pm

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1965 – Queen Elizabeth II awards the Beatles the Order of the British Empire. John Lennon later returns his to protest poor sales of “Cold Turkey,” Vietnam, and whatever else was bugging him that morning.

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2000 – Paul McCartney wins the ultimate accolade f… — 2000 – Paul McCartney wins the ultimate accolade from Britain’s music industry when he is awarded the first Fellowship of the British Academy of Composers & Songwriters Award during the [...]

2000 – In Houston, Eddie Van Halen is tested for cancer at the M.D. Anderson Cancer — 2000 – In Houston, Eddie Van Halen is tested for cancer at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The hospital says that the tests are routine, and that the guitarist is [...]

1999 – Nearly 70,000 readers of Country Weekly cho… — 1999 – Nearly 70,000 readers of Country Weekly choose George Strait as favorite entertainer, favorite male artist and favorite video entertainer in voting for the publication’s annual Golden Pick Awards. [...]

1997 – The day after his 56th birthday, Bob Dylan is admitted into a Los Angeles hospital — 1997 – The day after his 56th birthday, Bob Dylan is admitted into a Los Angeles hospital with chest pains. What’s feared to be a heart attack turns out to [...]

1996 – Bradly Nowell, lead singer of the group Sub… — 1996 – Bradly Nowell, lead singer of the group Sublime, dies of a heroin overdose in a San Francisco hotel room.

1992 – Khalil Rountree, tour manager for Boyz II M… — 1992 – Khalil Rountree, tour manager for Boyz II Men, is shot and killed at a Chicago hotel. He and the group were staying at the hotel while in Chicago [...]

1989 – “Weird Al” Yankovic records “She Drives Like Crazy” and “Isle — 1989 – “Weird Al” Yankovic records “She Drives Like Crazy” and “Isle Thing” for the UHF soundtrack.

1988 – Frank Zappa must have had a great agent. Because he’s invited — 1988 – Frank Zappa must have had a great agent. Because he’s invited to perform during the opening night of the historic Reagan/Gorbachev summit in Moscow. But he also had [...]

1983 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Flashdance …. — 1983 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Flashdance … What a Feeling,” Irene Cara.

1983 – This Day in Dio: Dio release their Holy Diver album. — 1983 – This Day in Dio: Dio release their Holy Diver album. History Released on May 25, 1983, it has been hailed by critics as Dio’s best work and a classic [...]

1981 – Roy Brown dies in San Fernando, Calif. His original 1947 rendition — 1981 – Roy Brown dies in San Fernando, Calif. His original 1947 rendition of “Good Rockin’ Tonight” inspired countless cover versions, while his vocal holler influenced performers like Little Richard.

1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Before the N… — 1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Before the Next Teardrop Falls,” Freddy Fender.

1974 – Jim Morrison’s widow, Pam, dies of a drug overdose — Jim Morrison and Pam, his fiance. 1974 – Jim Morrison’s widow, Pam, dies of a drug overdose on this day in rock history!

1962 – The Isley Brothers release “Twist and Shou… — 1962 – The Isley Brothers release “Twist and Shout.” Lyrics: Well, shake it up, baby, now, (shake it up, baby) Twist and shout. (twist and shout) Cmon cmon, cmon, cmon, baby, now, (come on [...]

1926 – Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis is born in Alton… — 1926 – Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis is born in Alton, Ill. He begins his career with Billy Eckstine’s orchestra in a lineup that includes Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. He [...]

1921 – Hal David, US songwriter, pianist and arranger is born on This Day in Rock. — 1921 – Hal David, US songwriter, pianist and arranger is born on This Day in Rock. Hal composed many classic songs including: “Close to you”, “Magic Moments”, and “Raindrops keep [...]

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