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Pink Floyd-Inspired Stamp Debuts

Pink Floyd-Inspired Stamp Debuts

Pink Floyd may have put their stamp on the world of Rock n' Roll, but now fans can use the band to stamp their own correspondence.


McCartney Attends Son's Show

McCartney Attends Son's Show

Paul McCartney has always been a proponent of live music, but the former Beatle was especially supportive on Monday (March 8th) when he paid a visit to watch his son James


Elton John Oscar Party Raises Millions for AIDS

Elton John Oscar Party Raises Millions for AIDS

Elton John's post-Oscars AIDS Foundation bash raised a whopping $3.7 million over the weekend. Following a dinner and performance by Grace Jones, guests were given the opportunity to bid in a live auction


Wonder Honored by French

Wonder Honored by French

Stevie Wonder was officially honored in France last week, receiving the title of Commander of the Arts and Letters. The legendary musician was recognized in a ceremony in Paris


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DOO-WOP LEGENDS: FRANKIE LYMON & THE TEENAGERS

DOO-WOP LEGENDS: FRANKIE LYMON & THE TEENAGERS

In its infancy, Rock n' Roll was as much categorized by Doo-wop as it was by blues and jazz. Then known simply as R&B or even literally as "vocal harmony acts," doo-wop artists helped shape


The Rock History Report for March 10th

The Rock History Report for March 10th

1981 - Jimmy Page appeared solo for the first time since Led Zeppelin disbanded, performing three encores with Jeff Beck at a concert in London.


The Rock History Report for March 9th

The Rock History Report for March 9th

1976 - The Who’s drummer Keith Moon collapsed behind his kit at the beginning of a show in the Boston Garden.


The Beatles A-Z: Across The Universe

The Beatles A-Z: Across The Universe

Though the Beatles had already broken up by the time "Across The Universe" was released on their final album, Let It Be, John Lennon's ode to transcendental meditation showed no signs of a Fab Four in turmoil




 

Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 3/3/10

The Rolling Stones record "Under My Thumb" and "Paint It Black." The Jeff Beck Group plays their 1st official show in London.


Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 3/2/10

Chubby Checker headlines a limbo party in San Francisco. The Beatles release "Twist And Shout" in America.


Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 3/1/10

Sharing birthdays today: Harry Belafonte and Roger Daltrey.


Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 2/28/10

Frankie Lymon dies of a heroin overdose at the young age of 25. Led Zeppelin plays show under a fake name.


Time Machine Top 5: 2/27/10

The Guess Who and Simon & Garfunkel are two of the acts that make this Top 5 list in 1970!


 

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