Twenty years ago, CBGB, the legendary New York club credited with discovering Patti Smith, Blondie, Talking Heads, and Ramones, closed after a final gig by Smith herself. #MusicIsLegend
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#musicislegend — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #musicislegend, aggregated by home.social.
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Forty-four years ago, Dolly Parton took I Will Always Love You to #1 for the second time, this version from The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas soundtrack. #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/0KjO3YwlhEE
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Thirty-eight years ago, Dwight Yoakam & Buck Owens teamed to top the Billboard country singles chart with "Streets of Bakersfield." #MusicIsLegend
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Twenty-six years ago, the album Highwayman — featuring Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson — was certified platinum. #MusicIsLegend
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Forty-six years ago, George Jones won twice during the 14th annual CMA Awards, scoring Male Vocalist and Single of the Year for He Stopped Loving Her Today. #MusicIsLegend
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Happy birthday to Grammy, Emmy, AMA, and Kennedy Center-honored singer/songwriter Paul Simon of Simon and Garfunkel (Bridge Over Troubled Water), solo (You Can Call Me Al). A double inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he is also a member of the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame. #MusicIsLegend
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Twenty-nine years ago, Grammy, CMA, and ACM-winning singer-songwriter John Denver was killed when the handmade, experimental airplane he was flying crashed off the coast of Monterey Bay. #MusicIsLegend
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Sixteen years ago, Toby Keith's American Ride topped the Billboard Country Singles chart. #MusicIsLegend
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Born today, 1946: the late Grammy-winning singer/songwriter John Prine. Among other classics (Hello in There), he penned Don Williams' Love Is on a Roll and George Strait's I Just Want to Dance with You. #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/oI6c9qpYKPU
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Thirty-three years ago, Nirvana entered the Billboard chart at #1 with In Utero, their final studio album. #MusicIsLegend
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Born today, 1940: the late singer/songwriter John Lennon of the Grammy and Oscar-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member band The Beatles ('I Want to Hold Your Hand'), solo ('Imagine'). He was murdered in New York in 1980. #MusicIsLegend
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Thirty-two years ago, Toby Keith took the #1 spot on the Billboard chart with Who's That Man. #MusicIsLegend
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Six years ago, Eddie Van Halen, the guitarist and co-founder of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member band Van Halen, died. Eddie and his brother Alex formed the core of Van Halen after meeting David Lee Roth. The band sold more than 80M records worldwide. #MusicIsLegend
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Forty-seven years ago, Led Zeppelin's In Through The Out Door hit the #1 spot on the Billboard albums chart. #MusicIsLegend
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Twelve years ago, Remembering Waylon, an auction of Waylon Jennings belongings, took place in Phoenix. Items included a typed note from John Lennon, a gold Highwayman album, and Willie Nelson's braids, cut off and saved since 1983; the braids went for $37K. #MusicIsLegend
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Thirty-eight years ago, The Judds' Greatest Hits was certified gold by the RIAA. #MusicIsLegend
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Four years ago, Loretta Lynn died in her sleep at her Tennessee home. Her youth and success were documented in "Coal Miner's Daughter." Lynn was the first woman to win the CMA's Entertainer of the Year in 1972 and joined the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1988. #MusicIsLegend
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Forty-six years ago, Queen hit #1 for the first of three weeks on Billboard's Hot 100 with 'Another One Bites the Dust.' #MusicIsLegend
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Fifty-six years ago, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer Janis Joplin ('Me and Bobby McGee,' 'Piece of My Heart') was found dead at Hollywood's Landmark Hotel. #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/X1zFnyEe3nE?is=8OfdsCfNfsDCD8CV
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Twenty-six years ago, The Cars' singer/bass player Benjamin Orr died at his Atlanta home. He sang lead vocals on the hits "Just What I Needed," "Let's Go," and "Drive." #MusicIsLegend
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Nine years ago, Grammy-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Tom Petty died. He was the leader of the Heartbreakers, Mudcrutch, and The Traveling Wilburys, with 80M albums sold. #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/h0JvF9vpqx8
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Forty-two years ago, Bonnie Tyler was at the top of Billboard's Hot 100 with the Jim Steinman-written and produced track 'Total Eclipse of the Heart.' #MusicIsLegend
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Bobbie Gentry and Steve Earle were inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame at the Music City Center four years ago with Kent Blazy ("If Tomorrow Never Comes"), Brett James ("Jesus, Take the Wheel"), and Spooner Oldham ("Lonely Women Make Good Lovers"). #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/GBGg701e8Ek
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Ten years ago, Dolly Parton played the first of two sold-out gigs at the Hollywood Bowl. The set includes "Jolene," "Here You Come Again," "Two Doors Down," and "9 To 5." #MusicIsLegend
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Happy birthday to singer Eddie Montgomery, who joined the late Troy Gentry to form the ACM and CMA-winning duo Montgomery Gentry, who became Grand Ole Opry members in 2010. #MusicIsLegend
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Six years ago, singer, songwriter, and actor Mac Davis died. He penned "In the Ghetto", "Don't Cry Daddy," and "A Little Less Conversation." His solo hits included "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me" and "It's Hard to Be Humble." #MusicIsLegend
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Forty-two years ago, Prince and the Revolution topped Billboard's Hot 100 chart with 'Let's Go Crazy.' #MusicIsLegend
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Two years ago, CMA, ACM, Grammy, and Golden Globe-winning Country Music Hall of Fame member Kris Kristofferson ('Me and Bobby McGee', 'Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down', ‘Help Me Make It Through the Night') died. He was known for his roles in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore and A Star Is Born. #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/HCgnbRWVvU8?is=RsmPokHm7Uupk-y8
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Sixteen years ago, Brad Paisley, Josh Turner, Dierks Bentley, Martina McBride, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, and Little Jimmy Dickens sang “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” as the Grand Ole Opry House reopened following the May floods. #MusicIsLegend
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Thirty-five years ago, Grammy-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer Miles Davis died. He’s considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. #MusicIsLegend
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Forty‑six years ago, Kenny Rogers' “She Believes in Me” hit #1 on the Billboard country singles chart. #MusicIsLegend
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Twenty‑three years ago, Led Zeppelin topped the Billboard charts for the seventh time with the triple live album How the West Was Won. #MusicIsLegend
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Twenty‑one years ago, Johnny Cash's single “Hurt” was RIAA‑certified gold. #MusicIsLegend
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Fifty‑seven years ago, Bob Dylan appeared on the debut episode of ABC's Johnny Cash Show from Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Dylan played I Threw It All Away, Living the Blues, and sang with Johnny Cash on Girl from the North Country. #MusicIsLegend
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Fifty‑seven years ago, Bob Dylan appeared on the debut episode of ABC's Johnny Cash Show from Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Dylan played I Threw It All Away, Living the Blues, and sang with Johnny Cash on Girl from the North Country. #MusicIsLegend
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Born today, 1958: the late singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, director, and actor Prince. The Grammy, Golden Globe, and Oscar winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member sold over 80 million albums worldwide. #MusicIsLegend
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Thirty-nine years ago, Whitney Houston hit #1 with 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)', going on to win the Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1988. #MusicIsLegend
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Born today, 1968: the late ACM and Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James (Martina McBride's "Blessed," Dierks Bentley's "I Hold On," Jason Aldean's "Gonna Know We Were Here," Carrie Underwood's "Jesus, Take the Wheel"). #MusicIsLegend
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Born today, 1954: the late musician, composer, and author Raphael Ravenscroft. Who, you ask? Why, only the man who played the classic sax on Gerry Rafferty's worldwide smash hit 'Baker Street'. #MusicIsLegend
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A statue honoring late singer George Jones was unveiled outside Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium one year ago. #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/afE9NsFxTRw?si=wEouIXPt8ipOOI_p
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Eleven years ago in my music history, Sony Legacy released the Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard album “Django and Jimmie.” #MusicIsLegend
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Born today, 1941: the late Charlie Watts, drummer for the Grammy-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member band The Rolling Stones. Watts was also elected to the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame. #MusicIsLegend
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Nine years ago, Jerry Garcia's favorite guitar, Wolf, raised $3.2M for the Southern Poverty Law Center when bought at auction by Brian Halligan, CEO of marketing group HubSpot and a lifelong “Deadhead.” #MusicIsLegend
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Forty‑one years ago, Prince & The Revolution topped the Billboard albums chart with Around the World in a Day. #MusicIsLegend
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Born today, 1948: the late drummer John Bonham of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Led Zeppelin ('Whole Lotta Love,' 'Stairway to Heaven,' 'Immigrant Song,' 'Kashmir'). #MusicIsLegend
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Twelve years ago, Aretha Franklin received an honorary degree from Harvard University. The Soul legend became an honorary Doctor of Arts at the Harvard ceremony after canceling a string of dates due to ill health. #MusicIsLegend
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A guitar used by John Lennon became the most expensive Beatles instrument ever sold at auction two years ago. The guitar was found in an attic after being presumed lost for more than 50 years. It sold for $2.9m via a telephone bid at the NYC Hard Rock Cafe. #MusicIsLegend
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Forty‑two years ago, actress and singer Irene Cara started a six‑week run at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “Flashdance...What A Feeling”. #MusicIsLegend
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Gregg Allman, a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, passed away at his Savannah, GA residence nine years ago. As the band's primary songwriter in early days, Allman added “Dreams” and “Whipping Post” to the band's collection. #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/gFflgIlutmA?si=GSSxanJNSWC0xFV5
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Born today, 1939: the late ACM and CMA-winning Country Music Hall of Famer Don Williams ("I Believe in You," "You're My Best Friend," "Tulsa Time"). #MusicIsLegend
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Seventeen years ago, in my music history, Charlie Daniels invited Montgomery Gentry to join the Grand Ole Opry. #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/Yj-OgnOdlV0?feature=shared
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Forty‑one years ago, Wham!'s “Everything She Wants” hit #1, making them the first group since the Bee Gees to have three #1 hits from the same album in the US. #MusicIsLegend
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Tina Turner, the Grammy‑winning, double Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee whose soul classics and pop hits like “River Deep, Mountain High”, “What's Love Got to Do with It,” and “The Best” made the artist a global superstar, died three years ago. #MusicIsLegend
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Five years ago, songwriter Dewayne Blackwell died. Credits included Garth Brooks' “Friends in Low Places” and David Frizzell's “I'm Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home.” #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/DwNdLQDXhjc?si=_xNV-bpxq23sh_sZ
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Twenty years ago, The King of Sweden presented Led Zeppelin with the Polar Music Prize in Stockholm, recognizing them as “great pioneers” of rock music. The daughter of the late drummer John Bonham joined Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones. #MusicIsLegend
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Nineteen years ago in my music history, Montgomery Gentry, Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, and Little Big Town cruised in the ACM's annual motorcycle ride for charity in Las Vegas. #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/lAOEi2vqwVg?si=TjnwQpqEGcwCuDEx
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Forty‑three years ago, David Bowie took the top spot on Billboard's Hot 100 with “Let's Dance”, featuring guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan. #MusicIsLegend
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Forty‑nine years ago, Waylon Jennings' “Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)” (featuring Willie Nelson) topped the Billboard Country Singles chart for the first of six weeks. #MusicIsLegend
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Horton Avenue in Nashville was renamed as DeFord Bailey Avenue between 14th and 16th Avenue, crossing Music Row three years ago. Bailey was known as a “harmonica wizard,” one of the original stars of the Grand Ole Opry, and its first African American performer. #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/lhMHErXnpJM
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Born today, 1944: the late Grammy, Golden Globe, and Oscar-winning singer/musician Joe Cocker ('With A Little Help from My Friends,' 'Up Where We Belong,' 'The Letter,' 'You Can Leave Your Hat On'). #MusicIsLegend
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