CMA and Grammy-winning country music star Joe Diffie died six years ago from COVID-19 complications. Diffie had five #1 Country singles, co-wrote singles for Tim McGraw and Jo Dee Messina, and recorded with Mary Chapin Carpenter, George Jones, and Marty Stuart. #MusicIsLegend youtu.be/ObMtunAA7uo
Thirty-seven years ago, Roy Orbison’s album Mystery Girl was posthumously certified platinum by the RIAA. #MusicIsLegend
Fifty-one years ago, Led Zeppelin saw all six of their albums inside Billboard’s Top 100 chart in the same week, with their latest — Physical Graffiti — at #1. #MusicIsLegend
Eight years ago, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Kenny O'Dell died. He penned Charlie Rich's "Behind Closed Doors," Tanya Tucker's "Lizzie and the Rainman," and The Judds' "Mama He's Crazy." #MusicIsLegend youtu.be/Rf_baiRNUYU?...
Forty years ago, Sammy Hagar made his first appearance as Van Halen's lead singer when the group began their tour in Louisiana. #MusicIsLegend youtu.be/SaDB0AH9dV0?...
Seventeen years ago, Dan Seals died at his daughter's Nashville home. A former member of England Dan & John Ford Coley, he had 11 Country #1 hits as a country singer, including “Bop,” “You Still Move Me,” and “One Friend.” #MusicIsLegend
Twenty years ago, Country Music Hall of Famer Buck Owens died in his Bakersfield home. Known for his energetic arrangements and red, white, and blue guitar, Buck hosted TV's “Hee Haw” and had hits like “Together Again” and “I've Got a Tiger by the Tail.” #MusicIsLegend
Born today, 1942: the late singer/songwriter Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul ('Respect', 'I Say A Little Prayer,' 'I Knew You Were Waiting' with George Michael). She won 18 Grammys during her career. #MusicIsLegend
Forty-seven years ago, The Bee Gees hit #1 on the Hot 100 for the eighth time with “Tragedy.” #MusicIsLegend
Born today, 1944: the late singer/songwriter Ric Ocasek of The Cars ('Just What I Needed,' 'My Best Friend's Girl,' 'Let's Go,' 'Shake It Up,' 'You Might Think,' 'Since You've Gone,' 'Drive'). #MusicIsLegend youtu.be/3dOx510kyOs?...
Nine years ago, original Boston drummer Sib Hashian — who played on the band’s first two albums — died after collapsing during the Legends of Rock Cruise. #MusicIsLegend youtu.be/XMEy6lFoofY?...
Forty‑six years ago, Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)” hit #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 for the first of six weeks. #MusicIsLegend youtu.be/HrxX9TBj2zY?...
Six years ago, Country Music Hall of Fame member Kenny Rogers — singer, songwriter, producer, actor, and entrepreneur — died. He charted more than 120 hit singles and topped the U.S. album charts for more than 200 individual weeks. #MusicIsLegend youtu.be/kulJsH8v0ok?...
Born today, 1937: the late Jerry Reed, Country Music Hall of Fame hitmaker ("When You're Hot, You're Hot," "Amos Moses"), songwriter Johnny Cash's "A Thing Called Love" and Elvis Presley's "Guitar Man"), and actor ("Smokey And The Bandit"). #MusicIsLegend youtu.be/PbXFHSa4YmQ?...
Forty‑nine years ago, Glen Campbell’s “Southern Nights” grabbed the #1 spot on the Billboard country albums chart. #MusicIsLegend
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Born today, 1959: the late singer/songwriter Terry Hall of The Specials ('Ghost Town'), Fun Boy Three ('It Ain't What You Do It's The Way That You Do It' with Bananarama), and The Colourfield. #MusicIsLegend
Nine years ago, music pioneer Chuck Berry died. The Grammy‑winning Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Kennedy Center‑honored guitarist, singer, and songwriter was known for classics like “Maybelline,” “Rock and Roll Music,” “Johnny B. Goode,” and “Memphis.” #MusicIsLegend
Twenty‑six years ago, Toby Keith topped the Billboard country singles chart for the first of five weeks with “How Do You Like Me Now?!” #MusicIsLegend
Forty‑eight years ago, the Bee Gees owned the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 3: “Night Fever” at #1, “(Love Is) Thicker Than Water” by brother Andy at #2 (co‑written by Barry Gibb), and “Emotion” by Samantha Sang at #3 — written and produced by the Bee Gees. #MusicIsLegend
Born today, 1934: the late AMA, ACM, CMA, and Grammy-winning singer Charley Pride. He had thirty-nine #1 hits on the Billboard country singles chart and is a Country Music Hall of Fame member. He was also the first African American inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. #MusicIsLegend
Sixteen years ago, singer‑songwriter, guitarist, and producer Alex Chilton died in New Orleans. Chilton rose to fame with The Box Tops (“The Letter”), later founding Big Star (“In the Street”). R.E.M. and The Replacements cited Big Star as a major influence. #MusicIsLegend youtu.be/QItxssr0dEg
Born today, 1919: the late Grammy and Golden Globe-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame pianist and vocalist Nat King Cole ('A Blossom Fell', 'When I Fall in Love', 'Mona Lisa', 'Unforgettable', 'The Christmas Song', 'Nature Boy'). #MusicIsLegend
The Youngbloods frontman and co-founder Jesse Colin Young died one year ago. The band is most remembered for their top 5 hit "Get Together". #MusicIsLegend
Ten years ago, Reba McEntire sang “Me and Bobby McGee” during The Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson tribute concert at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. #MusicIsLegend
Twenty‑one years ago, Kenny Rogers and Lionel Richie taped an episode of CMT Crossroads at the Ryman, performing “Three Times a Lady,” “She Believes in Me,” “Lady,” and “The Gambler.” #MusicIsLegend
Thirty‑five years ago, seven members of Reba McEntire’s band and her road manager were among 10 people killed when their private jet crashed in California just north of the Mexican border. McEntire was not on the plane. #MusicIsLegend
Seven years ago, the New York Public Library opened the Lou Reed Archive, featuring photos, recordings, and other media documenting his career. #MusicIsLegend
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Born today, 1933: the late Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony-winning producer, composer, and musician Quincy Jones ('Stuff Like That'), who produced Michael Jackson's Off the Wall, Bad, and Thriller. #MusicIsLegend
Twenty‑one years ago, the Sex Pistols refused to attend their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. The Pistols posted a handwritten note online reading: “We’re not your monkeys, we’re not coming. You’re not paying attention.” #MusicIsLegend youtu.be/eplggOgiWMs?...
Songwriter Bruce Burch died at his Nashville home four years ago. His hits included the Reba McEntire singles "It's Your Call" and "Rumor Has It." #MusicIsLegend
