An off-the-cuff comment by Bob Dylan at Live Aid about the plight of the American farmer led to its creation. Watch some of the great performances that first year
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The group’s baritone vocalist and lead guitarist departed in 1970 and sold his share of the group’s rights to Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio. He was 92
With virtually little hoopla, no farewell celebrations, and in a genuine spirit of friendship and shared respect – Imagine that – the band break up
His national career only lasted some two years. But classic hits like the #1 songs “Bad Bad Leroy Brown” and “I Got a Name” keep his memory alive
Days before the 2021 edition of the No Filter tour began, the group played a private concert at Gillette Stadium, their first since Charlie Watts’ passing
The Last Domino, delayed for a year, was the first reunion tour for Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks since 2007
Record labels had already punked out and agreed to put warning labels on certain records. Speaking for the defense: the team of Zappa, Snider and Denver
The song helped launch the band to superstardom with one of the most successful debut albums of all-time. Some wild facts
The singer received the George Harrison Global Citizen Award in New York City and invited the legend’s son to join her onstage
The Who had a blast on their now-legendary U.S. TV show debut and were a smash hit – literally – as Keith Moon’s drum kit exploded