August 9

 

The long strange trip came to an end today in 1995 when Jerry Garcia died from a heart attack in San Francisco at 53, breaking the hearts of Deadheads worldwide and ending the Grateful Dead's 30-year journey as America's most beloved jam band…

 

Rock lost one of its greatest storytellers on this day in 2023 when Robbie Robertson passed away at 80, silencing the Band's primary songwriter whose collaborations with Bob Dylan and cinematic compositions helped define Americana music…

 

We remember Whitney Houston on her birthday today in 1963, the vocal powerhouse who would become "The Voice" - delivering unmatched performances like "I Will Always Love You" before her tragic death in 2012 cut short one of music's greatest talents…

 

Rock history witnessed a bittersweet finale today in 1986 when Queen delivered what would unknowingly become their final live performance at Knebworth Park in England, with Freddie Mercury commanding the stage one last time before the band's touring days ended.