Revered folk singer-songwriter David Olney died on Jan. 18, 2020, after suffering a fatal heart attack onstage. He was 71. The post On This Day in 2020, This “Gruff” but “Sensitive” Folk…
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On This Day in 2021, We Lost the Early Rock Star Who Shared an Eerie Connection With the “Father of Country Music”
Jimmie Rodgers, who scored a No. 1 crossover hit in 1957 with “Honeycomb,” died Jan. 18, 2021, of kidney disease. He was 87 years old. The post On This Day in 2021,…
4 New Country Songs That Will Likely Become Classics
These four new country songs already sound like classic hits that will last for years, and they just dropped recently. The post 4 New Country Songs That Will Likely Become Classics appeared…
After Auditioning 400 Musicians, Genesis Finally Decided To Hire Phil Collins
When Genesis was looking for a new drummer, they auditioned 400 new drummers, all the while the man they needed was right in front of them. The post After Auditioning 400 Musicians,…
3 Glen Campbell Songs That Pack a Serious Emotional Punch
These three Glen Campbell songs all happened to be hits, with lyrics that also all pack a big emotional punch. The post 3 Glen Campbell Songs That Pack a Serious Emotional Punch…