Browsing: On This Day

Born Vincent Paul Abbott, he formed the groove metal band in Texas with, among others, his guitarist brother Darrell, better known as Dimebag Darrell

Steely Dan were a star act during the 1970s who enjoyed hit songs, strong FM airplay and million selling albums. They broke up in ’81 and reunited in ’93.

The trumpeter, whose talents graced many legendary rock, soul and pop recordings for over 50 years, was a recipient of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

The hugely influential, behind-the-scenes force in the growth of the rock music business co-founded Asylum Records and managed Neil Young for decades

Many of music’s biggest names serenaded the genius on his big day, June 20, 2022. The list included some of the world’s fellow songwriting legends

“These guitars have been very good to me, but it’s time that they moved on,” he said. The legendary Black Strat set a record for a guitar at auction

The singer and keyboard player was a star with Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith. But his first album on his own didn’t connect with listeners

The #1 instrumental hit almost never was. Its title derives from how the final song was spliced together. Check out the great video…

“They say it’s your birthday!” Many of his fellow music stars took to social media to help him celebrate in words and song

The dismissal of a third of its nominating committee fueled doubts about the credibility of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame selections