Dave Mason with special guest Bob Welch at Kent State University Memorial Gym on March 5, 1978. #RIPDaveMason

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Dave Mason, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Who Co-Founded Traffic and Sang ‘Feelin’ Alright’ and ‘We Just Disagree,’ Dies at 79 Dave Mason, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member who co-founded Traffic and had solo hits including 'Feelin' Alright,' has died at age 79.

Godspeed and farewell, Dave Mason. #RIPDaveMason

50 years ago today, on April 21, 1976, Bad Company made their Richfield Coliseum debut as part of the Run with the Pack tour, with special guest Kansas. #RunWithThePack50

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52 years ago today, Steely Dan made its first visit to Cleveland, performing at the Allen Theater on April 20, 1974. Ex-Edgar Winter Group guitarist Ronnie Montrose and his band co-starred on the bill.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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40 years ago today, on April 20, 1986, Robert Palmer performed at Cleveland Music Hall as part of his Addicted Tour ‘86, with special guests Bourgeois Tagg.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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41 years ago today — April 20, 1985 — the Firm made their Cleveland concert debut at the Richfield Coliseum.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Godspeed and farewell, Moya Brennan. #RIPMoyaBrennan

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 Inductees: Oasis, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Sade, Billy Idol, Wu-Tang Clan and More The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its class of 2026, with inductees including Oasis, Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Sade, Iron Maiden and Wu-Tang Clan.

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43 years ago today, Prince returned to the Cleveland area for the second time in less than a year.

This time, he brought his 1999 tour to the Richfield Coliseum, giving fans who missed his sold-out show at Public Hall the previous November another chance to see him live.

40 years ago today, on April 9, 1986, Ozzy Osbourne performed at the Richfield Coliseum on his Ultimate Sin tour, with Metallica opening on their Damage, Inc. tour.

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Appreciate the kind words, Buck. Glad you’re enjoying the posts. Hope all’s good in your hood. You rock, brother!

Donn Landee, The Man Behind Van Halen’s Sound, Has Passed Away

Godspeed and farewell, Donn Landee. #RIPDonnLandee

40 years ago today — April 6, 1986 — Echo & The Bunnymen made their concert debut in Cleveland at Music Hall, with the Church opening the show.

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46 years ago today—April 5, 1980—the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon ‘80 rolled into Cleveland’s historic Public Hall with a killer lineup of Angel, Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush, Humble Pie, and Mother’s Finest.

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Ex-E Street Band member who played with Springsteen on ‘Born to Run’ dead at 74 She appeared on some of the band's most beloved songs

Godspeed and farewell, Suki Lahav. #RIPSukiLahav

49 years ago today…the Michael Stanley Band with special guest Billy Joel at the Akron Civic Theatre on April 2, 1977.

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27 years ago today…on April 1, 1999, the Rolling Stones performed at Gund Arena in Cleveland as part of their No Security tour, with special guest Jonny Lang.

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Fleetwood Mac and Ambrosia performed two sold-out shows at the Kent State University Student Center Ballroom on September 26, 1975. #RIPChristopherNorth

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Godspeed and farewell, Christopher North. #RIPChristopherNorth

53 years ago today…Alice Cooper at Cleveland Public Hall on March 31, 1973.

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58 years ago today…the Jimi Hendrix Experience at Cleveland Public Music Hall on March 26, 1968. #ClevelandRocks

Article by Jane Scott in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, March 29, 1968.

Seals and Crofts at Kent State Memorial Gym on February 18, 1974. #RIPDashCrofts

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Soft Rock Icon Dash Crofts of Seals and Crofts Dies Dash Crofts, the surviving half of '70s soft-rock hitmakers Seals and Crofts, died in March 2026.

Godspeed and farewell, Dash Crofts. #RIPDashCrofts

51 years ago today…the Sensational Alex Harvey Band at the Allen Theatre. After two cancellations due to weather, the Alex Harvey show finally arrives for the second time in Cleveland to a sold-out crowd. Opening the concert was Joe Vitale’s Madmen. 

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Remembering legendary Cleveland singer, songwriter, and musician, Michael Stanley, who would have turned 78 years old today. #MichaelStanleyDay #MyTown

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Chip Taylor, 'Wild Thing' and 'Angel of the Morning' Songwriter, Dead at 86 Chip Taylor, the prolific songwriter behind hits 'Wild Thing' and 'Angel of the Morning,' has died at the of age 86.

Godspeed and farewell, Chip Taylor. #RIPChipTaylor

40 years ago today—on the 34th anniversary of the legendary Moondog Coronation Ball—Black Sabbath (with former Clevelander Eric Singer on drums) at Cleveland Public Hall alongside W.A.S.P. on March 21, 1986.

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74 years ago today…Cleveland stakes a claim on rock history when the Moondog Coronation Ball is held at the Cleveland Arena. Organized by the WJW DJ Alan Freed, it is widely considered the first rock concert. #ClevelandRocks

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