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    When Lennon and McCartney Almost Went on ‘SNL’

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    April 24, 2016: Billy Paul, Soul Singer of ‘Me and Mrs. Jones,’ Dies

    He earned a Grammy Award with his 1972 crossover smash and was part of the hugely successful Philadelphia International roster

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    Apr 24, 2020: Harold Reid, Statler Brothers Singer Known for Bass Vocal, Dies

    The singing group are best known for their 1965 hit, “Flowers on the Wall.” They were the backup voices for Johnny Cash on stage, record and TV

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    April 23, 1971: The Rolling Stones Release ‘Sticky Fingers’

    Their first album on their own label, first to use the famous logo, first to fully feature Mick Taylor—and one of their best.

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    Apr 23, 2019: David Winters, ‘West Side Story’ Actor and Rock Choreographer, Dies

    The Emmy winner was a member of The Jets in West Side Story, worked with giants like Elvis, Paul Newman and Alice Cooper, + choreographed The T.A.M.I. Show

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    Apr 23, 2020: Rolling Stones Release New Classic, ‘Living in a Ghost Town’

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    The Troggs’ Garage-Rock Classic ‘Wild Thing’

    From its bent, distorted, shocking opening note to the ocarina solo to Reg Presley’s distinctive snarling vocal, it was one of the cornerstones of garage-rock.

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    April 21, 2016: Prince is Found Dead

    On this day, fans around the world were shocked to learn that Prince had died. On each anniversary, that news is still difficult to fathom

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    Apr 20, 1992: Stars Pack Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert

    Five months after the death of Queen’s frontman, his high-profile friends paid tribute at a huge London concert. Watch some of the spectacular performances

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    Apr 20, 2021: Bay City Rollers Singer Les McKeown Dies at 65

    By the mid-’70s, they’d sparked a rabid following among young girls, imitating the group’s tartan fashions, that took on the name Rollermania.

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