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Today in Music History for Nov. 4: In 1740, English clergyman Augustus Toplady, who wrote the hymn "Rock of Ages," was born. In 1847, composer Felix Mendelssohn died at Leipzig at age 38.
It's October, which means while many people around the globe are trying to decide what costume to wear for Halloween, we were busy trying to decide which showcases to see at the 31st edition of the ...
The Camaro managed to pace the Indy 500 twice in three years, and the 1969 Z11 Pace Car became a symbol for the Bowtie pony ...
Donna Jean Godchaux, the only woman to perform full-time with the Grateful Dead, has died at 78 after a long battle with cancer. Her career spanned Muscle Shoals soul sessions to psychedelic rock ...
Metallica is betting on Word Collections founder Jeff Price to fight for the band's songwriter royalties — even as he's upset some in the music biz.
MacKay, a soulful mezzo-soprano who provided backing vocals on such 1960s classics as "Suspicious Minds" and "When a Man ...
years ago, people were singing and dancing to these three 1980s songs, and 20 years from now, they will likely be doing the same.
Revisit four of the most iconic music shows of all time, from the nostalgia fodder, 'Soul Train,' to more modern efforts like 'Tiny Desk.' ...
Patti LaBelle, 81, and Nona Hendryx, also 81, took the stage to celebrate the morning show’s 50th anniversary, delivering an electrifying rendition of their timeless hit, “Lady Marmalade.” ...
MacKay, the vocalist who joined the Grateful Dead in the 1970s alongside her husband Keith Godchaux, has died. She was 78.
Donna Jean Godchaux, beloved Grateful Dead vocalist, has died after a long illness. Learn about her musical journey and ...