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Remembering Robbie Robertson
The legendary guitarist and songwriter, who led the Band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, died at age 80 two years ago.
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Remembering Jack Russell of Great White
The frontman of the hard-rock band involved in one of the most tragic concerts in American history died a year ago, of Lewy body dementia and muscle…
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It’s about damn time!
With the opening of Denver Broncos training camp, recalling the instances when players have traded their mouthpieces for microphones over the course of…
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July 2025

My Holy Grail
I found it. Now what?
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Remembering Peter Green, co-founder of Fleetwood Mac
The dynamic blues-rock guitarist died in his sleep five years ago. He was 73.
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Remembering Ozzy Osbourne
The crazy train reached its final destination when the pioneering heavy metal singer died last Tuesday at 76.
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Remembering Chuck Mangione
The Grammy-winning smooth jazz pioneer died on July 22 at age 84.
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Remembering John Mayall
The legendary British blues pioneer died a year ago. He was 90.
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Remembering Tony Bennett
The legendary pop and jazz crooner, who famously sang “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” died two years ago. He was 96.
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Chuck E. Weiss Remembered
After a long illness, one of the coolest cats on the Los Angeles creative scene died four years ago at the age of 76.
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The Dead Don’t Sweat
Amended deadlines were a footnote to the musical events of 1981.
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Remembering Russell Smith
Most people could not recall his face, but his voice was one they would never forget. Russell Smith, founding member of the Amazing Rhythm Aces, died…
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