The original festival was a success so the promoters decided to go for a sequel: a day of music featuring Aerosmith, Heart, Foreigner, Santana and more.
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How much of the song is about real places in the Beatles’ hometown of Liverpool? Click and learn some stories behind the single
He’s a well-respected man! The co-founder of the British Invasion band received his honours in a ceremony presided by the Prince of Wales
He was given the title ‘King of the Surf Guitar’ by his fellow surfers, with whom he surfed from sun-up to sun-down. RIP, Dick Dale!
There was no doubt whatsoever that The Boss would be a first-ballot inductee when he became eligible for entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The guitarist and songwriter joined a short list of British music stars who have been so honored over the years
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