The day before the book's release, Pete is interviewed inThe Mirror. He discusses how little he misses the drugs and rock 'n' roll life: "I'm glad I got out. There's no way I'd go back." May 1986 New music releases:True Blue- Madonna;Top Gun- Various Artists;So- Peter Gabriel...
Elvis Presley, often referred to as the King of Rock and Roll, was an iconic figure in 20th-century music. Born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935, his profound influence on popular culture stemmed from his unique blend of country music with rhythm and blues. This fusion resulted in...
Maurice White Maurice, who founded the soul and funk band Earth, Wind & Fire, died in his sleep from the effects of Parkinson's disease in February. He was 74.Related Zendaya Visits Mural Dedicated to Angus Cloud Following His Death Getty | Craig Barritt Glenn Frey The Eagles guitarist and...
Singer, songwriter, dubbed “The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” — died after a long illness (she had intestinal cancer, a stroke in 2013, and a kidney transplant in 2017), 5/24/23 Anna Mae Bullock, later known as Tina Turner, got her start with Ike Turner when she brazenly poached a ...
A pioneering guitar hero whose reverberating electric sound on instrumentals such as “Rebel Rouser” and “Peter Gunn” helped put the twang in early rock ‘n’ roll and influenced George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen and countless others. April 30. ___ MAY ___ Dick Rutan, 85. He, along ...
A music mogul who founded Murder Inc. Records and was behind major hip-hop and R&B artists such as Ashanti and Ja Rule. Feb. 5. Virginia McCaskey, 102. She inherited the Chicago Bears from her father, George Halas, but avoided the spotlight during more than four decades as the team’...
His contributions to music were recognized with his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. However, Garcia's life was not without its struggles. He battled drug addiction for many years, which ultimately led to his untimely death on August 9, 1995. Despite his personal ...
It's that incessant drive in the beat. Fads come and go but rock'n'roll has stayed. I have been playing it since day one and I'm still playing it now". For many people, Freddie burst into prominence with the 1979 revival of the Jack Good TV show 'Oh Boy' which made him a ...
He may be most famous for his stint with Van Halen, which got him inducted into the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame as co-writer, singer and guitarist of such million-selling hits as “Poundcake” and “When It's Love.” But he also leads three all-star bands, owns11 restaurantsand us...
A pioneering guitar hero whose reverberating electric sound on instrumentals such as “Rebel Rouser” and “Peter Gunn” helped put the twang in early rock ‘n’ roll and influenced George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen and countless others. April 30. ___ MAY ___ Dick Rutan, 85. He, along ...