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On This Day, Jan. 31, 2010: Bruce Springsteen, AC/DC & more win at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards

Friday, January 31 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Jan. 31, 2010…Bruce Springsteen picked up his 20th Grammy at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.The Boss won best solo rock vocal performance for his 16th studio album Working on a Dream. To date,... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 30, 1969: The Beatles gave their final public performance

Thursday, January 30 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Jan. 30, 1969 ...The Beatles gave their final public performance on Apple Records' rooftop in London. The band, who was joined by guest keyboardist Billy Preston, did nine takes of five songs — “Get Back,” “Don’t Let Me Down,” “I’ve Got... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 29, 2010: Neil Young is honored as MusiCares Person of the Year

Wednesday, January 29 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Jan. 29, 2010…Neil Young was honored by the Recording Academy as the MusiCares Person of the Year, at the organization's 20th anniversary gala.Young was celebrated at the gala for his philanthropic work, with a star-studded lineup performing Young tunes. Artists who... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 28, 1985: We Are the World was recorded in Los Angeles

Tuesday, January 28 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Jan 28, 1985…An all-star lineup of musicians came together in a studio in Los Angeles to record the charity single “We Are the World.”The tune, written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, featured artists like Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel,... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 27, 1970: John Lennon wrote and recorded ‘Instant Karma’

Monday, January 27 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Jan 27, 1970…John Lennon wrote and recorded the single “Instant Karma” in one day, at one point telling reporters he “wrote it for breakfast, recorded it for lunch, and we’re putting it out for dinner.”The song, produced by Phil Spector, featured... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 24, 2017: Allman Brothers Band drummer Butch Trucks dies at 69

Friday, January 24 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Jan. 24, 2017…Allman Brothers Band drummer Butch Trucks died by suicide in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was 69.Born Claude Hudson Trucks, Butch joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1969 and played with them throughout their career. He was inducted into... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 23, 1976: David Bowie releases his 10th studio album, Station to Station

Thursday, January 23 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Jan. 23, 1976…David Bowie released his 10th studio album, Station to Station, which introduced a new persona, the Thin White Duke.The follow up to 1975’s Young Americans, Station to Station, co-produced by Bowie and Harry Maslin, saw the rocker being influenced... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 22, 1949: Journey frontman Steve Perry was born

Wednesday, January 22 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Jan 22, 1949…Stephen Ray Perry, better known as Journey frontman Steve Perry, was born in Hanford, California.Perry joined Journey in 1977 and made his debut on their fourth studio album, 1978’s Infinity. He appeared on a total of eight Journey albums,... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 21, 1966: George Harrison married model Pattie Boyd

Tuesday, January 21 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Jan. 21, 1966...Beatle George Harrison married model Pattie Boyd, with his bandmate Paul McCartney serving as best man.Harrison and Boyd met on the set of the 1964 movie A Hard Day’s Night.The couple separated in 1974 and divorced in 1977, with... Read More.

On This Day, Jan 20, 1988: The Beatles, Bob Dylan are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Monday, January 20 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Jan 20, 1988...The Beatles and Bob Dylan were among the artists inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, in a ceremony held in New York.The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger inducted the band into the Rock Hall. George Harrison and Ringo... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 16, 1988: George Harrison hit #1 with Got My Mind Set On You

Thursday, January 16 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Jan. 16, 1988 ...George Harrison hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Got My Mind Set On You,” a cover of a 1962 track originally recorded by James Ray.The recording was produced by ELO’s Jeff Lynne, who also played bass... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 15, 1977: Eagles Hotel California hit #1

Wednesday, January 15 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Jan. 15, 1977 ...The Eagles landed their third #1 with their fifth studio album, Hotel California.The album spent eight nonconsecutive weeks in the top spot and went on to become one of the bestselling albums of all time, selling over 32... Read More.

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