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90 years ago today (1/8/35), Elvis Presley, the “King of Rock and Roll,” was born. Of course, Presley’s contributions to rock are endless, yet it’s hard to believe he’d still be younger than Willie Nelson if still alive. Watch this entertaining legend of the King from 1970…

Five years ago today (1/7/20), Neil Peart, the legendary drummer of Rush, passed way following a 3.5-year battle with brain cancer at the age of 67. Peart’s last tour with Rush was in the summer of 2015, covering all the eras of Rush’s musically monstrous career. Peart was a profound…

55 years ago today (1/2/70), Syd Barrett released his debut solo album. The Madcap Laughs. The Madcap Laughs was recorded over several sessions from May 1968 to August 1969, with various producers, including Peter Jenner, Malcolm Jones, and Pink Floyd bandmates Roger Waters and David Gilmour. The album features Barrett’s…

Happy 65th birthday today to Paul Westerberg (born 12/31/59), the leader of the always-adored The Replacements. The Replacements started out as anti-establishment rockers who spent more time drunk and high than sober. Then the band moved to the glories of power pop with a succession of critically adored albums, including…

30 years ago today (12/24/94), Pearl Jam went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Vitalogy’. Their third studio album was first released on vinyl record, followed by a release in other formats two weeks later. Vitalogy was notable for its diverse musical styles, from punk-inspired tracks to experimental…

Happy 75th birthday today to multi-instrumentalist Adrian Belew (born 12/23/49), who merged shades of new-wave with prog rock, most noticeably during his tenure with King Crimson and, most recently, the lengthy Beat tour rekindling King Crimson’s early 80s albums. Belew’s contributions to rock are enormous and he has worked with…

Happy 75th birthday today to one of the most distinguished rock vocalists ever- Paul Rodgers of Free, Bad Company and even Queen for a few years (born 12/17/49). From the quintessential bare-bones rockers by Free – “All Right Now” and “I’m A Mover” – to the more mature, deeper anthems…

Happy 75th birthday to Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top (born 12/16/49). The legendary bearded lead guitarist/vocalist of the Texas triumvirate ZZ Top, still tours as hard as anyone and has kept the band’s vibrant legacy fiery and the band’s signature blues style alive. Check out ZZ Top live at Rockpalast…

60 years ago today (12/11/64), soul singer Sam Cooke was killed at age 33 when the manager of the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles (where rooms cost $3 a night) shot him three times. The manager claims that Cooke assaulted her and that he tried to rape his companion. Known…

25 years ago today (12/10/99), Rick Danko of The Band died in his sleep at his home near Woodstock, New York, at age 55. The Canadian guitarist and singer joined The Hawks in 1963, who went on to work as Bob Dylan’s backing band (with Robbie Robertson, Richard Manuel, and…