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Born on this day in 1941, the "Webley Whammer," Charlie Watts, the English drummer, best known as a member of The Rolling Stones would have turned 84. Sadly, we lost Charlie on August 21, 2021, when he passed away in a London hospital surrounded by his family. Originally trained as a graphic artist, Watts started playing drums in London’s rhythm and blues clubs, where he met Brian Jones, Mick Jagger, and Keith Richards.

6 days ago | lonestar925.iheart.com | Jeff K

Born on this day in 1947, Ronald David Wood, the English musician, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, artist, author, and radio personality best known as a member of The Rolling Stones since 1975, as well as a member of Faces and the Jeff Beck Group, turns 78.

6 days ago | lonestar925.iheart.com | Jeff K

On June 1st 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded "Give Peace A Chance" in a Montreal hotel room, during their infamous "bed-in." It was the first solo single issued by Lennon, released when he was still a member of the Beatles, and became an anthem of the American anti-war movement during the 1970s. Sadly, the lyrics still ring true 55 years later. Scroll down to see the lyrics and sing along.

6 days ago | lonestar925.iheart.com | Jeff K

Released in the US on this day in 1967, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is the eighth studio album by The Beatles. It spent 27 weeks at number one on the UK Albums Chart and 15 weeks at number one in the US. It won four Grammy Awards in 1968, including Album of the Year, the first rock LP to receive this honor. In 2003, the Library of Congress placed Sgt. Pepper in the National Recording Registry as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".

1 week ago | lonestar925.iheart.com | Jeff K

Born on this day in 1948, John Henry Bonham, the legendary drummer for Led Zeppelin, would have turned 77. Rolling Stone Magazine ranked Bonham #1 in their "100 Greatest Drummers of All Time." Sadly, we lost "Bonzo" in 1980, but his music lives on. Scroll down to learn more about what made John Bonham such a good drummer, as well as a classic performance of "Moby Dick" and the isolated drum track from "Fool In The Rain"