The guitarist and songwriter joined a short list of British music stars who have been so honored over the years
Browsing: On This Day
We take you back into classic rock’s history and legacy to note important events that happened on this date as well as celebrate the birthdays of major musical artists and mourn their passing.
With his song “Runaway” getting some airplay and a record deal inked, Jon Bon Jovi puts together a group that will make music under his name.
He was one of the elite Hollywood studio musicians known as the Wrecking Crew and member of landmark rock bands including Derek and the Dominos
The multiple Grammy winner and music business executive worked with everyone from McCartney to Miles Davis to Barbra Streisand. He was 80
During his infamous “lost weekend” away from Yoko Ono, the former Beatle was not on his best behavior. Especially this night with his pal, Harry Nilsson
The lead guitarist for the most successful instrumental rock band of all time inspired countless would-be players to pick up the instrument.
The keyboardist died at his Santa Monica home from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He left quite a legacy. His bandmate, Greg Lake, died later that year
The story behind the iconic LP includes laborious sessions + flashes of inspiration. But how much of it was CSNY all together?
In an interview with Guitar Player, he said, “It has run its course, we are done, and it would be fakery to go back and do it again”
The 25-year-old appears on the iconic cover of the 1965 LP, Bringing It All Back Home, in a striking red pantsuit, while seated and smoking a cigarette