REO Speedwagon topped the charts for the first time with their song “Keep On Loving You” on March 21, 1981. The post On the Charts 45 Years Ago, REO Speedwagon Scored Their…
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3 Songs That Turned the Hammond Organ Into a Rock Star Weapon in the 1960s
The Hammond organ was a bit of an unsung hero among 20th-century rock songs, including these three legendary tracks. The post 3 Songs That Turned the Hammond Organ Into a Rock Star…
On the Charts 46 Years Ago, Pink Floyd Scored Their Only No. 1 Hit With a Timeless Sequel Protest Song
On the charts 46 years ago, Pink Floyd scored their only No. 1 hit on the Hot 100 with a classic song from the band’s landmark concept album. The post On the…
On Stage 52 Years Ago, Elvis Presley Returned to His Hometown To Deliver a Grammy Award-Winning Performance
Elvis Presley performed four shows in two days in Memphis in 1974, garnering him a Grammy Award for a gospel performance at those shows. The post On Stage 52 Years Ago, Elvis…
On This Day in 1991, We Said Goodbye to an Architect of the Bakersfield Sound and the Man Who Forever Changed Modern Music
Leo Fender, inventor of the Telecaster guitar, died on March 21, 1991, in Fullerton, California. He was 81 years old. The post On This Day in 1991, We Said Goodbye to an…