Today in 1985, David Byron (Uriah Heep) died from an epileptic fit and liver disease at age 38
Remembering Brian Jones, guitarist and founding member of The Rolling Stones, born on this day in 1942
Pat Monahan (Train) celebrates a birthday today. He is 52
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Morrison’s “Moondance” was released today in 1970
U2’s “War” was released today in 1983
Today in 1977, Keith Richards was arrested in Canada, after an ounce of heroin was found. He faced 7 years in prison
Josh Groban was born on this day in 1981
On this day in 1991, James Brown was paroled after serving two years of a six-year prison sentence
Tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon was born on this date in 1923
Today in 2015, Leonard Nimoy died from of complications from COPD at age 83
Neal Schon (Journey) is 68 today
Jazz pioneer Freddie Keppard was born on this day in 1890 in New Orleans, LA
Remembering Johnny Cash; born today in 1932
Today in 2008, Buddy Miles died of congestive heart disease, age 60
The late Bob "Bear" Hite (Canned Heat) was born today in 1945
Fats Domino was born today in 1928
Mitch Ryder was born today in 1945
Corinne Bailey Rae is celebrating her 43rd birthday today
Remembering George Harrison, born on this day in 1943
Today in 2009, President Obama honored Stevie Wonder with the Gershwin prize, America's highest award for pop music
On this night in 1995, at a private party for 1,200 guests, Frank Sinatra sang before a live audience for the very last time
Marshall Tucker’s Toy Caldwell passed away on this day in 1993
Daniel Powter was born today in 1971
“Pink Moon” by the late Nick Drake was released today in 1972
On this day in 1992, Kurt Cobain married Courtney Love in Waikiki, Hawaii
Today in 2005, Edwyn Collins was rushed to the hospital after suffering a brain hemorrhage
George Thorogood was born on this day in 1950
The late Nicky Hopkins was born on this day in 1944
Rupert Holmes, (“Escape (The Pina Colada Song)”) was born today in 1947
On this date in 1988, blues pianist and singer Memphis Slim aka John Len Chatman passed away at age 72
Today in 1975, Led Zeppelin released their sixth album, Physical Graffiti
Today in 1978, The Police sign with A&M Records
Howard Jones is 66 today
The late Johnny Winter was born today in 1944
Rusty Young of Poco is 75 today
Today in 2003, Howie Epstein, bassist with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers died of a suspected drug overdose
Otis Redding’s posthumous album “The Dock of the Bay” was released today in 1968
Today in 1987, Andy Warhol died after a gall bladder operation
Remembering Papa John Creach who died on this day in 1994
Today in 1968, Sublime founder and lead singer Bradley Nowell was born in Long Beach, California
Todd Rundgren’s Something/Anything? was released today in 1972
Adele’s 21 was released today in the US in 2011
Today in 1982, American DJ Murry The K died of cancer
Remembering Nina Simone, born on this day in 1933
The late Vince Welnick (The Tubes, The Grateful Dead) was born on this day in 1951
Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads is 72 today
Mary Chapin Carpenter was born today in 1958
David Geffen is celebrating his 78th birthday today
On this day in 2019, Peter Tork of the Monkees died at age 77
Remembering Kurt Cobain, born on this day in 1967
Today in 1980, Bon Scott (AC/DC) was pronounced dead on arrival at a London hospital after a heavy night of drinking
Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson died on this day in 2005
On this day in 2003, 100 people died after pyrotechnics ignited a club during a gig by Great White in West Warwick, RI
Buffy Sainte-Marie is 80 today
The late great Walter Becker was born on this day in 1950
The late J Geils (J. Geils Band) was born on this day in 1946
The late Randy California (Spirit) was born on this day in 1951
Steely Dan’s Pretzel Logic was released today in 1974
