Olivia Newton John, Dead at 73

August 8, 2022 – The world is in shock with the news that 70s and 80s sweetheart Olivia Newton John has passed away at 73. Her husband John Easterling said the singer died at her ranch surrounded by family and friends. Check out our report. John Beaudin has been in […]

Today in Rock History, July 28, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Smoke on the Water, T-Rex

July 28, 2022 – Today we talk about Dr Hook, Pink Floyd, Bad Company and Deep Purple birth dates. Also, we lost a member of Pennywise, The Tymes and KC and the Sunshine band. There was important music released on this date from George Harrison, Deep Purple and Barenaked Ladies. […]

C.W. McCall Dead at 93, ‘Convoy’ Country Singer

April 2, 2022 – C.W. McCall Dead at 93, ‘Convoy’ Country Singer His real name was William Dale Fries Jr. but friends and family called him Bill but after he created the fictional character C.W. McCall for an advertising campaign he took on the persona for a country career. He […]

Econoline Crush Guitarist David “Ziggy’ Sigmund Has Died

Econoline Crush guitarist David “Ziggy” Sigmund has died. There are no details on his death but many friends and musicians has left condolences on social media. He was a member of the Vancouver group Slow shortly after the band got together and recently was part of their reunion. In 1997 […]

5 Big Lead Singers Who Died Without Much Fanfare – Rock History Book – Part 2

– Solo Artists & Lead Singers Who Died Robert Palmer English singer-songwriter Robert Palmer, best known for his solo hits in the late 1970s and 1980s, died September 26, 2003, from a sudden heart attack in his hotel room in Paris, France at the age of 54. Born in Batley, […]

Christopher Plummer, Iconic Canadian actor, dies at age 91

February 5, 2021 – He was a Canadian acting icon. Christopher Plummer, Iconic Canadian actor, dies at age 91. HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY MUSIC..CHECK OUT OUR STORE FOR T-SHIRTS, MUGS ETC OUR NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT https://www.instagram.com/rockhistorymusic/ We have 4 active YouTube Channels featuring John Beaudin  Subscribe to this (RockHistoryMusic) Channel […]

Golden Earring’s George Kooymans Ill With ALS – He Can No Longer Play

What an amazing guitar player. George Kooymans of Golden Earring very ill with ALS. HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY MUSIC..CHECK OUT OUR STORE FOR T-SHIRTS, MUGS ETC https://teespring.com/stores/rock-history-music-store?page=1 OUR NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT https://www.instagram.com/rockhistorymusic/ We have 4 active YouTube Channels featuring John Beaudin  Subscribe to this (RockHistoryMusic) Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChUv5CZuAuh08DfHA8klNSA?view_as=subscriber RockHistoryBook -Top 10 […]

Animals Guitarist Hilton Valentine Dead at 77

Who could forget the guitar in “The House Of The Rising Sun”. RIP Hilton Valentine. January 30, 2021 – Imagine, how many young guitarists tried to perfect the opening guitar part to “House of the Rising Sun” by the Animals – that was all Hilton Valentine. He was a highly […]

Legendary Producer Phil Spector Has Died

Phil has left the building. Huge figure in music…troubled man. Legendary Producer Phil Spector Has Died. #PhilSpector #RIPPhilSpector #PhilSpectorDead HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY MUSIC..CHECK OUT OUR STORE FOR T-SHIRTS, MUGS ETC https://teespring.com/stores/rock-history-music-store?page=1 OUR NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT https://www.instagram.com/rockhistorymusic/ We have 4 active YouTube Channels featuring John Beaudin  Subscribe to this (RockHistoryMusic) […]

Siegfried Fischbacher of Siegfried & Roy Dead at 81

Siegfried Fischbacher of Siegfried & Roy Dead at 81. HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY MUSIC..CHECK OUT OUR STORE FOR T-SHIRTS, MUGS ETC OUR NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT https://www.instagram.com/rockhistorymusic/ We have 4 active YouTube Channels featuring John Beaudin  Subscribe to this (RockHistoryMusic) Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChUv5CZuAuh08DfHA8klNSA?view_as=subscriber RockHistoryBook -Top 10 Rock & Pop Hit Lists https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDKUUfqq_iuwk63pZEUOTIQ […]