He was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for Services to Music. In typically biting fashion, he offered some self-deprecating remarks
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 hit records like “Teen Beat” and “Let There Be Drums,” the L.A. musician boosted the role of his instrument in rock and roll music.
The performer, closely associated with the Greenwich Village folk-rock scene, co-wrote Bette Midler’s single “(You Got to Have) Friends”
Unarguably one of the biggest and best bands of all time. Yet Grammy voters ignored them throughout the years they were active.
They performed 4 acoustic shows to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their historic 1970 concert at Leeds University. All were instant sell-outs
The seven-time Grammy-winning jazz and R&B singer had recently announced his retirement from touring. His biggest hit was “We’re In This Love Together”
Some of rock’s biggest stars played the Greenwich Village nightclub including Bruce Springsteen, whose 10-show run in 1975 is the stuff of legend
Few concert stages have ever been graced by this many classic rock legends at once. Who said: “I really enjoy playing with these guys”? Have a listen…
Her masterpiece set chart and sales records and was a signature album of the early 1970s while helping to launch the singer-songwriter movement
The jazz pianist and composer earned 11 Grammy Awards. Metheny called his collaborator of 30 years “one of the greatest musicians I have ever known”