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2023-08-16 10:00
Elvis Aaron Presley. Affectionately known as "the King" to music fans worldwide. Presley first burst onto the scene in the summer of 1953 when he cut a record at the legendary Sun Studios in… Read More
2023-06-11 18:00
During the pandemic, we started a show on Sunday nights at 8 pm eastern time and we called it "In Concert". We took recordings of live concerts and put them together as a live show sim… Read More
2023-06-01 06:30
Hi, We've been taking a little break for medical reasons but thanks to a guy named Paul in Germany this site is back up and running. We've got some exciting things brewing and will use… Read More
2023-02-04 13:00
Today in 1983, Karen Carpenter died of a cardiac arrest at her parent's house in Downey, CA. She was 32... Today in 1982, Alex Harvey died of a heart attack while waiting to ta… Read More
2020-02-29 13:00
On this day in 2012, Davy Jones of The Monkees, died at age 66 from a massive heart attackToday in 1972, John Lennon’s visa expired sparking a four-year fight for immigrant statusToda… Read More
2018-02-22 13:00
Today in 1987, Andy Warhol died after a gall bladder operationRemembering Papa John Creach who died on this day in 1994Today in 1996, Sublime founder and lead singer Bradley Nowell died of a… Read More
2018-01-15 13:00
Today in 1994, Harry Nilsson died in his sleep of heart failure at age 52Remembering Ronnie Van Zant, (Lynyrd Skynyrd) born today in 1948On this day in 1992, Dee Murray, Elton John’s b… Read More
2017-12-27 13:00
Today in 2008, Delaney Bramlett died in Los Angeles from complications after gall bladder surgeryToday in 2016, the once Mrs. Paul Simon, Carrie Fisher, daughter of Eddie Fisher and Deb… Read More
2017-10-17 12:00
Today in 2000, at a charity auction in London, George Michael paid 2.1 million dollars for John Lennon’s upright pianoZiggy Marley was born on this date in 1968Marshall Bruce Mathers I… Read More
2017-05-31 14:00
Remembering John “Bonzo” Bonham, born on this day in 1948Today in 1961, Jimi Hendrix enlists in the Army for 3 years and is stationed at Fort Campbell, KentuckyPeter Yarrow… Read More
2017-05-30 12:00
On this day in 1980, Carl Radle (Derek and the Dominoes) died of kidney failure at age 38“The King of Swing” Benny Goodman was born today in 1909Famed British record producer Mic… Read More
2017-05-29 12:00
On this day in 1997, Jeff Buckley disappeared and drowned after talking a swim in the Mississippi RiverJohn Cipollina (Quicksilver Messenger Service) died on this day in 1989 from… Read More
2017-05-28 12:00
Remembering T- Bone Walker, born on this day in 1910Papa John Creech (Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna) was born on this day in 1917Gladys Knight is celebrating a birthday todayJohn Fogerty (… Read More
2017-05-27 12:00
Today in 2008, Sir Paul McCartney was awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Yale UniversityRamsey Lewis is 82 years old todayMemphis blues singer Junior Parker was born on thi… Read More
2017-05-26 12:00
Remembering the incomparable Miles Davis, born this day in 1926Today in 1969, John and Yoko began an eight-day 'bed in' at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth hotel in Montreal, CanadaThe late… Read More
2017-05-25 12:00
Alex Miller, known professionally as Sonny Boy Williamson died in his sleep on this day in 1965.Songwriter, pianist and arranger Hal David, was born on this day in 1921Lauryn Hill (The Fugee… Read More
2017-05-24 12:00
Bob Dylan celebrates his 76th birthday todayOn this day in 1974, Duke Ellington, died of lung cancer and pneumonia at age 75Today in 1963, Elmore James died of a heart attack at age 45Guitar… Read More
2017-05-23 12:00
The inventor of the Moog synthesizer, Dr. Robert Moog, was born on this date in 1934.Danny Klein (The J. Geils Band) is 71 today.Rick Fenn (10cc) turns 64 today.Jewel turns 43 today.The Rock… Read More
2017-05-22 12:00
Composer Richard Wagner was born on this date in 1813Bernie Taupin was born on this day in 1950Today in 2010, Alanis Morissette married rapper SouleyeSteven Patrick Morrissey of The Smiths w… Read More
2017-05-21 12:00
Remembering Fats Waller, born on this day in 1904.Today in 2013, Trevor Bolder (David Bowie's Spiders From Mars) died from cancer at the age of 62.Leo Sayer was born today in 1948.On this da… Read More
2017-05-20 12:00
Today in 2013, Ray Manzarek, (The Doors) died at age 74On this day in 2012, Robin Gibb (Bee Gees) died from cancer aged 62.The late Joe Cocker was born on this day in 1944 in Sheffield Engla… Read More
2017-05-19 12:00
Pete Townshend celebrates birthday 72 todayDusty Hill of ZZ Top is 68 todayRemembering Joey Ramone, born on this day in 1951Tom Scott (L.A. Express) was born on this date in 1948Grace Jones… Read More
2017-05-18 12:00
Rick Wakeman (Yes) was born on this day in 1949Jack Johnson turns 42 todayWreckless Eric is 63 years old todayJazz drummer Elvin Jones (The John Coltrane Quartet) b. 1927 died on this day in… Read More
2017-05-17 12:00
On this day in 1963, the first Monterey Folk Festival began in Monterey, California.Today in 1996, Johnny Guitar Watson died of a heart attack while on tour in Yokohama, JapanOn this day in… Read More
2017-05-16 12:00
On this day in 2010, Ronnie James Dio, died after a six-month battle with stomach cancerBilly Cobham is 73 years young todayRobert Fripp is celebrating his 71st birthday todayKrist Novoselic… Read More
2017-05-15 12:00
Today in 2003, June Carter Cash, the second wife of Johnny Cash died in Nashville, TennesseeBrian Eno was born on this day in 1948Mike Oldfield is 64 todayA little known member of “the… Read More
2017-05-14 12:00
On this day in 1998, Frank Sinatra died at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles at age 82The King of the Blues, B.B. King died on this day in 2015 at the age of 89The late Jack Bruce… Read More
2017-05-13 12:00
Stevie Wonder is 67 todayDarius Rucker (Hootie & The Blowfish) is celebrating birthday number 51 todayToday in 1985, Bruce Springsteen married Julianne PhillipsThe late Ritchie Valens wa… Read More
2017-05-12 12:00
Today in 1971, Mick Jagger married Bianca Macias at St Tropez Town HallBurt Bacharach is 89 todayToday in 1959, singer Eddie Fisher married Elizabeth TaylorThe late singer, songwriter, poet… Read More
2017-05-11 12:00
On this day in 1981, Bob Marley died of lung cancer and a brain tumor at age 36The album that catapulted Rod Stewart to superstardom “Every Picture Tells a Story” was releas… Read More
2017-05-10 12:00
Paul Hewson, better known as Bono celebrates a birthday today. He is 57Today in 1986, Tommy Lee married TV star Heather LocklearOn this day in 1999, singer, songwriter, and author of childr… Read More
2017-05-09 12:00
Today in 1974 rock critic John Landau saw Bruce Springsteen and wrote 'I have seen rock & roll's future and his name is Bruce Springsteen'Today in 2005, Country singer Kenny Chesney… Read More
2017-05-08 12:00
Blues legend and charter member of the “27 Club”, Robert Johnson was born on this day in 1911On this day in 1965, the filming of the promo film for Bob Dylan’s 'Subter… Read More
2017-05-07 12:00
For the Classical geeks, Johannes Brahms was born on this date in 1833Today in 1998, Eddie Rabbitt, died of lung cancer aged 56Derek Taylor, press officer for The Beatles was born on this da… Read More
2017-05-06 12:00
On this day in 2002, songwriter and producer Otis Blackwell died from a heart attack. Bob Seger is 72 todayMark Bryan (Hootie & The Blowfish) is celebrating birthday number 50 todayAmeri… Read More
2017-05-05 12:00
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins is celebrating her 29th birthday todayOn this day in 1972, blind blues guitarist Reverend Gary Davis died of a heart attack at age 76Today in 1984, Jim Kerr (Simple… Read More
2017-05-04 12:00
On this day in 1970, 4 students at Kent State were killed by National Guard troops at a Vietnam War demonstrationToday in 1987, Paul Butterfield (The Paul Butterfield Blues Band) d… Read More
2017-05-03 12:00
Soul brother #1, James Brown was born on this date in 1933Remembering Pete Seeger, born on this date in 1919Bing Crosby was born on this date in 1903Frankie Valli (The Four Seasons) was born… Read More
2017-05-02 12:00
Today in 2005, Cream reunited after 36 years for the first of four nights at The Royal Albert Hall in LondonLesley Gore was born on this day in 1946Lou Gramm (Foreigner) is 67 todayThe… Read More
2017-05-01 12:00
On this day in 1967, 32 year old Elvis Presley married 21 year old Priscilla Beaulieu in Las VegasToday in 1997, the house where Kurt Cobain committed suicide went up for sale. Ask… Read More
2017-04-30 12:00
On this day in 1983, Blues legend Muddy Waters died in his sleep at his home in Westmont, Illinois, at age 68On this day in 1970, Twiggs Lyndon, road manager for the Allman Brothers Ban… Read More
2017-04-29 12:00
Remembering the great Duke Ellington, born on this day in 18995th degree black belt Willie Nelson is having a birthday today. He is 84On this day in 1993, guitarist and producer, Mick Ronson… Read More
2017-04-28 12:00
Today in 1968, the Broadway musical 'Hair' opened at the Biltmore Theatre in New York CityOn this day in 1990, Axl Rose married Erin Everly, daughter of The Everly Brothers DonToda… Read More
2017-04-27 12:00
On this day in 2012, Bob Dylan received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from US president Barack ObamaToday in 1981, Ringo Starr married Barbara BachGordon Haskell, school chum of Rob… Read More
2017-04-26 12:00
Today in 1984, jazz great “Count” Basie died of pancreatic cancer in Hollywood, Florida at the age of 79On this day in 2013, country singer George Jones died aged 81Blues tr… Read More
2017-04-25 12:00
Remembering Ella Fitzgerald, born on this day in 1918On this day in 1974, Pamela Courson the long-term companion of the late Jim Morrison died of a drugs overdoseToday in 2002, TLC memb… Read More
2017-04-24 12:00
On this night in 1976, Lorne Michaels of SNL offered The Beatles $3,000 to reunite on the show. John and Paul are 24 blocks away at John’s apartment but pass on the offer.Today in 1992… Read More
2017-04-23 12:00
Roy Orbison was born on this day in 1936Harold Arlen who wrote the classic ‘Over the Rainbow’ died on this day in 1986 at age 81On this day in 1991, founding member of The New Yo… Read More
2017-04-22 12:00
Today in 2013, Richie Havens, died of a heart attack at 72Influential jazz bassist Charles Mingus was born on this day in 1922 (1922-1979)Peter Frampton turns 67 todayGlen Campbell who had a… Read More
2017-04-21 12:25
Today in 2016, Prince Rogers Nelson died at his home outside Minneapolis MN at just 57 years oldOn this day in 2003, influential and outspoken singer Nina Simone died in France at age 70Toda… Read More
2017-04-20 12:00
Today in 1991, Steve Marriott (Humble Pie) died in a fire at his home in EssexSon of reggae legend Bob Marley, Stephen Marley was born on this day in 1972The late Latin drummer Tito Puente w… Read More
2017-04-19 12:00
On this day in 2012, Levon Helm (The Band) died of throat cancer aged 71Alan Price (The Animals) is 75 years old todayRemembering British blues singer Alexis Korner, born on this day in 1928… Read More
2017-04-18 12:00
Record producer Paul A. Rothchild (The Doors, Janis Joplin, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell) was born on this day in 1935Remembering Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown who was born on thi… Read More
2017-04-17 12:00
On this day in 1998, Linda McCartney died after a long battle against cancerOn this day in 1960, 21-year-old Eddie Cochran was killed in England when the taxi he was traveling in crashe… Read More
2017-04-16 12:00
On this day in 1999, Skip Spence, (Jefferson Airplane, Moby Grape) died of lung cancer at age 52Remembering Dusty Springfield, born this day in 1939Gerry Rafferty (Stealers Wheel) was born o… Read More
2017-04-15 12:00
Punk pioneer Joey Ramone died today in 2001 after losing a long battle with lymphatic cancer. He was 49Today in 1971, The Beatles won the Academy Award for best original song score… Read More
2017-04-14 12:00
Singer, songwriter and actor Anthony Newley died of cancer on this day in 1999Loretta Lynn was born on this day in 1935Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple) is 72 todayR&B legend Percy Sledge… Read More
2017-04-13 12:00
Remembering Lowell George who was born on this day in 1945Jack Casady (Jefferson Airplane) is 73 years old todayAl Green is 71 todayMax Weinberg (The E Street Band) is 66 todayRemembering Hi… Read More
2017-04-12 12:00
Today in 2008, Lou Reed married his third wife, the conceptual artist Laurie AndersonHerbie Hancock is celebrating his 77th birthday todayJohn Kay (Steppenwolf) is 73 years old todayDavid Ca… Read More
2017-04-11 12:00
On this day in 1961, Bob Dylan played his first live gig in New York CityToday in 1981, Eddie Van Halen married Valerie BertinelliToday in 1988, Cher won an Academy Award for best actress fo… Read More
2017-04-10 12:00
On this day in 1962, The Beatles former bass player Stuart Sutcliff died from a cerebral hemorrhage in Hamburg Ger.Today in 2003, Little Eva died in Kinston, NC at age 59A man called &l&hell…Read More
2017-04-09 12:00
Today in 1976, Phil Ochs hung himself at his sister's home in Queens, New York.Today in 1988, Dave Prater (Sam & Dave) was killed when his car left the road and hit a tree in Sycamo… Read More
2017-04-08 12:00
Julian Lennon was born on this day in 1963Today in 1997, Laura Nyro died from ovarian cancerMel Schacher (Grand Funk Railroad) was born on this day in 1951Mousketeer and 60’s pop singe… Read More
2017-04-07 12:00
Remembering Billie Holiday who was born on this day in 1915Today in 1975, Ritchie Blackmore quit Deep Purple to form his own band and was replaced by Tommy Bolin Bob Geldof and Paula Ya… Read More
2017-04-06 12:00
Composer Igor Stravinsky died on this day in 1971 at age 88Today in 1979, Rod Stewart married Alana Hamilton in Beverly Hills, CaliforniaOn this day in 1998, Wendy O. Williams former singer… Read More
2017-04-05 12:00
On this day in 1994, Kurt Cobain committed suicide by shooting himself in the head at his home in SeattleToday in 1981, Canned Heat singer Bob "The Bear" Hite died of a heart attac… Read More
2017-04-04 21:05
On this day in 1968, US civil rights activist Martin Luther King was killed on a Memphis motel balconyToday in 1964, The Beatles held the top five places on the US singles chart. A… Read More
2017-04-03 12:00
On this day in 1990, Sarah Vaughan died of lung cancerThe late Richard Manuel, (The Band) was born on this day in 1943Tony Orlando is 73 todayRichard Thompson (Fairport Convention) is 68 tod… Read More
2017-04-02 12:00
Today in 1987, one of the greatest jazz drummers of all time, Buddy Rich died at age 69Remembering Marvin Gaye, born on this day in 1939Remembering Leon Russell who was born on this day in 1… Read More
2017-04-01 12:29
Today in 1984, Marvin Gaye was shot dead by his father at his parent's home in Los Angeles, CaliforniaOn this day in 2015, Cynthia Lennon died at age 75 after a short battle with cancer… Read More
2017-03-31 12:00
Johann Sebastian Bach was born on this day in 1685Franz Joseph Haydn was born on this day in 1732Today in 1995, Selena was murdered at age 23 by the president of her fan clubHerb Alpert (the… Read More
2017-03-30 12:00
Eric Clapton is 72 years old todayToday in 2013, music producer and pioneer of digital recording, Phil Ramone, died at age 79Tracy Chapman was born on this day in 1964Norah Jones, daughter o… Read More
2017-03-29 12:00
On this day in 2005, Neil Young was treated for a brain aneurysm in New YorkPerry Farrell, (Jane's Addiction) was born today in 1959Academy award winning composer Evangelos Odysseas Papathan… Read More
2017-03-28 12:00
Today in 1952, Billie Holiday married mafia enforcer Louis McKayOn this day in 1974, Delta blues man Arthur 'Big Boy' Crudup died of a stroke at the age of 69“The Father of the Blues&r&hell…Read More
2017-03-27 12:00
Today in 1979, Eric Clapton married Patti Harrison (the ex-wife of George)On this day in 1973, Jerry Garcia was arrested when police found cocaine and LSD in his carToday in 2000, Ian Dury d… Read More
2017-03-26 12:00
On this day in 1827, Ludwig van Beethoven diedSteven Tyler is 69 todayDiana Ross was born on this day in 1944Today in 2004, Jan Berry (Jan and Dean) died at the age of 62British blues musici… Read More
2017-03-25 12:00
Elton John is celebrating his 70th birthday today On this day in 1976, Jackson Browne's wife Phyllis Major committed suicideToday in 2006, Buck Owens died of a heart attackThe late Hoyt Axto… Read More
2017-03-24 12:00
On this day in 1958, Elvis Presley reported to the Memphis draft board where he was assigned army serial number 53310761Today in 1997, Harold Melvin died aged 57Today in 2000, Jack and… Read More
2017-03-23 12:00
Today in 1973, John Lennon was ordered to leave the US within 60 days by the immigration authoritiesOn this day in 1985, Billy Joel married model Christie Brinkley on a boat moored… Read More
2017-03-22 12:00
Today in 1971, police arrested all the members from The Allman Brothers Band for heroin and marijuana possessionGeorge Benson is 74 todayAndrew Lloyd Webber was born today in 1948Stephe… Read More
2017-03-21 12:00
Today in 1991, Leo Fender, the inventor of The Telecaster and Stratocaster guitars died from Parkinson's diseaseOne of the last two original Mississippi Delta blues musicians, and a per… Read More
2017-03-20 12:00
Today in 1969, John Lennon married Yoko Ono at the British Consulate Office in GibraltarOn this date in 1991, Eric Clapton's four year old son, Conor, fell to his death from the 53rd st… Read More
2017-03-19 12:00
Today in 1976, Paul Kossof (Free) died at age 25 from Heroin-related heart problemsOn this day in 1982, Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist Randy Rhoads was killed when the plane he was riding in… Read More
2017-03-18 12:00
On this day in 2001, John Phillips (The Mamas and The Papas) died of heart failure aged 65Remembering the late Wilson Pickett, born today in 1941Vanessa Williams was born today in 1963Adam L… Read More
2017-03-17 12:00
Today in 1957, Elvis Presley bought the Graceland mansion from Mrs Ruth Brown-Moore for $102,500On this day in 1990, Rick Grech, (Blind Faith, Traffic) died of kidney and liver fai… Read More
2017-03-16 12:00
On this day in 1970, Motown singer Tammi Terrell died of a brain tumor at the age of 24Today in 1975, "T-Bone" Walker passed away from a stroke at age 64Nancy Wilson (Heart) is 63 todayJerry… Read More
2017-03-15 12:00
Remembering 'Lightnin' Hopkins, born this day in 1912Phil Lesh (The Grateful Dead) is 77 todaySly Stone (Sly and the Family Stone) turns 74 todayRy Cooder is 70 todayDee Snider of Twisted Si… Read More
2017-03-14 12:00
The Man they call “Q”, Quincy Jones celebrates his 84th birthday todayA member of both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Doc Pomus died on thi… Read More
2017-03-13 12:00
Mike Stoller is 84 years old today. Along with partner Jerry Leiber, they wrote and produced hits for Elvis, Buddy Holly, and othersNeil Sedaka is 78 today.Adam Clayton (U2) turns 57 to… Read More
2017-03-12 12:00
On this day in 1955, Charlie Parker died of a heart attack in New York CityToday in 1969, Paul McCartney married Linda Eastman at Marylebone Register OfficeJames Taylor is 69 years old today… Read More
2017-03-11 13:00
Paul McCartney was knighted on this day in 1997 by Queen Elizabeth making him “Sir” Paul McCartney.Keith Emerson (Emerson, Lake & Palmer) died on this day in 2016 f… Read More
2017-03-10 13:00
On this day in 2009, Ryan Adams married Mandy Moore at a private ceremony in Savannah, GATom Scholz (Boston) was born today in 1947Jeff Ament (Pearl Jam) is 54 todayMrs. Paul Simon, Edi… Read More
2017-03-09 13:00
On this day in 2007, Brad Delp lead singer of the band Boston committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning Today in 2005, 53-year-old Danny Joe Brown, (Molly Hatchet) died from r… Read More
2017-03-08 13:00
“27 club” member Ron “Pigpen” Mckernan, died today in 1973 from liver failure brought on by alcohol poisoningLegendary producer George Martin died on this day in… Read More
2017-03-07 13:00
Remembering Arthur Lee (Love) born today in 1945The late Townes Van Zandt was born today in 1944Peter Banks of the band Yes died on this day in 2013Composer Maurice Ravel was born today in 1… Read More
2017-03-06 13:00
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) is 70 todayAlvin Lee of Ten Years After died on this date in 2013 at the age of 68Bluesman Walter ‘Furry’ Lewis was born this day in 1893Kiki Dee is ce… Read More
2017-03-05 13:00
On this day in 1982, John Belushi died from an overdose of cocaine and heroinToday in 1963, Patsy Cline was killed in a plane crash near Camden, TennesseeCelebrating a birthday today is John… Read More
2017-03-04 13:00
Today in 1989, Time Inc. and Warner Communications merge into Time Warner, creating the world's largest media companyToday in 1986, after a show with The Band in FL, 41 year old Richard… Read More
2017-03-03 13:00
Today in 1966, Neil Young, Stephen Stills and Richie Furay formed Buffalo Springfield in Los AngelesThe late blues singer/songwriter Junior Parker was born on this day in 1927On this da… Read More
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