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Remembering Dennis Wilson

Dennis Wilson Playing Drums
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One This Date, December 28th, in 1983: Dennis Wilson, drummer for The Beach Boys drowned at Marina Del Rey in Los Angeles after drinking all day and diving in the afternoon to recover items he had thrown overboard at the marina from his yacht back in 1980. He was buried at sea off the California coast on January 4, 1984 by the U.S. Coast Guard. RIP, Dennis.

John Lennon: 31 Years Gone


“So Long Ago…”

John Lennon was murdered 31 years ago today. I found this really cool video on Youtube which is a tribute to John and The Beatles sound tracked by John’s 1974 single, “#9 Dream” – which is my very favorite song from John’s solo career. Please enjoy remembering John today.

Dobie Gray Drifts Away at Age 71

Legendary singer Dobie Gray passed away yesterday, December 6, 2011 in Nashville, TN due to complications from cancer surgery. Please enjoy this video of Dobie performing his massive hit single from 1973, “Drift Away.” RIP Dobie.

LEGO Freddie Mercury


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Twenty years ago today, on November 24, 1991, Queen vocalist Freddie Mercury passed away from complications due to AIDS at the age of 45. Let us give thanks that we had him for as long as we did.

Remembering Johnny Ramone


Johnny Ramones’ Grave Marker at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, CA (Click Image to enlarge)

Ramones’ Guitarist Johnny Ramone (Born John Cummings) passed away from prostate cancer on this day, September 15, in 2004. He was 55 years old.