June 27

 

The Who lost their stoic bassist on this day in 2002 when John Entwistle died at age 57 in his Las Vegas hotel room. "The Ox" had been the band's steady foundation for nearly four decades, his thunderous bass lines anchoring classics like "My Generation."…

 

Country music's most colorful character Kinky Friedman passed away on this day in 2024. The satirical singer-songwriter and novelist brought irreverent humor to both his music and his later political campaigns in Texas…

 

Soul legend Bobby Womack succumbed to cancer on this day in 2014 at age 70. The guitarist and vocalist's career spanned decades, from his early days with The Valentinos to his influential solo work and collaborations with Sam Cooke…

 

Progressive rock suffered a major loss on this day in 2015 when Yes bassist Chris Squire died from leukemia. His melodic bass playing and distinctive backing vocals were essential elements of the band's complex sound architecture…

 

Brill Building songwriter Doc Pomus was born on this day in 1935. Despite physical limitations, he co-wrote timeless hits including "Save the Last Dance for Me" and "This Magic Moment" that became cornerstones of American popular music…

 

Guitar icon Carlos Santana found himself in legal trouble on this day in 1991 when airport security discovered cannabis in his luggage at Houston's airport. The incident briefly overshadowed his musical achievements…

 

Rock history closed a chapter on this day in 1971 when New York's legendary Fillmore East shut its doors. The venue had hosted countless iconic performances, from Jimi Hendrix to The Allman Brothers Band, defining the era's concert experience.