He recorded the song with his UK-based band, the Arrows, in 1975. Joan Jett first saw them perform it on TV while visiting England with the Runaways
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The pianist in the group that bore his name and recorded the indelible 1960s anthem “Something in the Air” was a protege of Pete Townshend
The San Francisco-based folk-rock group scored their big hit in 1965 paralleling the rise of the electric sound from what had been traditional acoustic folk
Following the recent announcement that Glenn Frey’s son would perform with the Eagles this summer, now country giant Vince Gill has been added to the lineup
“I’d rather she was with him than some dope.” That was George Harrison’s response when asked how he felt about his ex-wife marrying his friend
When graphic artist John Pasche was asked to create artwork for the band, he had no idea he’d create the most famous logo in rock history
The band was on tour in South America and had a performance scheduled in Colombia.
Amidst the many bands playing at a New York concert hosted by DJ Murray the K were two that were new to American audiences
He attended a New York City March For Our Lives rally, not far from where Lennon was shot in front of his residence in 1980
When the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was called upon to serve his country, he went with a smile. On this date, he became Private Elvis Presley.