Music History

Whatever Happened to the Day the Music Died

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It has been 65 years since rock and roll’s earliest tragedy, much later known as the “Day the Music Died” when three influential rockers, Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens perished in a small plane crash.

When the Righteous Brothers Hit #1

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If you are able to recall when the lush sounds of “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” by The Righteous Brothers dominated the airwaves, then prepare yourself: it was the #1 song on the charts almost exactly 60 years ago.

‘Tryin’ to Mess with Me’

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As a punk rocker, he went by the name of Rocco Roll, but his real name was Rocco Francis Banich. He’s now 68-years-old and housed at the California State Prison-Sacramento (SAC) in Represa.

Beachcomber

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