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This Day in Music History – August 25th

1970 - Emerson, Lake and Palmer made their world debut at Plymouth Guild Hall in Plymouth, England. 1970 - Elton John made his first live appearance in the U.S. He opened for David Ackles at "The Troubadour" in Los Angeles, CA. 1973 - Butch Trucks (Allman Brothers) broke a leg in a car crash in Macon, GA. 1975 - Bruce Springsteen's album "Born to Run" was released. 1976 - Boston […]

todayAugust 25, 2021

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This Day in Music History – August 24th

1964 - The Beatles released "Matchbox/Slow Down." 1978 - Bruce Springsteen appeared on the cover of "Rolling Stone." 1979 - "I Wanna Be Your Lover" by Prince was released. It was his first U.S. hit. 1979 - B.B. King celebrated his 30th year in show business at a special celebration held at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. 1979 - The Cars performed at New York's Central Park for […]

todayAugust 24, 2021

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This Day in Music History – August 23rd

1962 - John Lennon married Cynthia Powell at the Mount Pleasant Registry Office in Liverpool, England. They were divorced on November 8, 1968. 1968 - Ringo Starr temporarily quit The Beatles. 1988 - Good Question released their self-titled debut album. 1993 - The Los Angeles Police Department formally announced that Michael Jackson was the subject a criminal investigation. 1993 - Duran Duran received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of […]

todayAugust 23, 2021

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Rolling Stones Announce 40th Anniversary Edition Of ‘Tattoo You’

The Rolling Stones have just announced the release of 40th anniversary, expanded deluxe editions of their chart-topping, multi-platinum 1981 album Tattoo You, via Polydor/Interscope/UMe. The newly-remastered set, out on October 22, will be accompanied by no fewer than nine previously unreleased tracks from the era. The first of these, the irresistible rocker "Living In The Heart Of Love," is available now on all digital services, and Tattoo You (40th Anniversary […]

todayAugust 20, 2021

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Don McLean earns his Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Don McLean, known for his mega-hit "American Pie," which he wrote and performed, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, August 16th at 6314 Hollywood Boulevard in front of The Pie Hole restaurant (corner of Hollywood and Vine). "This is a very special day for me, awards are given every year on those television programs, and every year a new person is named a favorite, however, […]

todayAugust 19, 2021

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This Day in Music History – August 17th

1960 - The Beatles began their first engagement away from England. 1969 - After three days, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair in New York came to an end. 1970 - Christine McVie joined Fleetwood Mac as the group's first female member. 1977 - Florists Transworld Delivery reported that in one day the number of orders for flowers to be delivered to Graceland had surpassed the number for any other […]

todayAugust 17, 2021

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This Day in Music History – August 16th

1962 - Ringo Starr was picked to replace Pete Best as the drummer for the Beatles. Best had been with the group for about 2 1/2 years. 1966 - The Monkees' first single "Last Train to Clarksville" was released. 1974 - In New York, the Ramones made their debut CBGB's . 1977 - Elvis Presley died at the age of 42 in Memphis, TN. He died of coronary arrhythmia. 1983 […]

todayAugust 16, 2021

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This Day in Music History – August 12th

1960 - The Silver Beetles recruited drummer Pete Best. 1966 - John Lennon apologized at a news conference in Chicago, IL, for his remark that "the Beatles are more popular than Jesus." 1972 - The Festival of Hope concert took place at Roosevelt Raceway in Long Island, NY. It was the first rock festival to raise funds for an established charity. The Nassau Society of Crippled Children and Adults was […]

todayAugust 12, 2021

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This Day in Music History – August 11th

1952 - Hank Williams was fired from the Grand Ole Opry and told not to return until he was sober. 1965 - The Beatles' movie "Help!" premiered in the New York. 1966 - The Beatles arrived at Chicago's O'Hare Airport to start their last tour of the U.S. 1969 - Diana Ross invited 350 guests to a Beverly Hills club to see the newest Motown act, The Jackson 5. 1972 […]

todayAugust 11, 2021

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