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1 week ago | iheart.com | Dave Basner

It’s April 17th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:In 1998, Paul McCartney’s wife and one-time member of Wings, Linda McCartney, died at the age of 56 after a three-year-long battle with breast cancer. In 2008, longtime E Street Band keyboardist Danny Federici died from cancer at age 58. Federici worked with Bruce Springsteen for over four decades, starting in the early Springsteen bands Steel Mill and Child.

1 week ago | iheart.com | Dave Basner

It’s April 16th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:In 1993, David Lee Roth was busted by the police after allegedly buying a $10 bag of marijuana in New York’s Washington Square Park. In 1964, The Rolling Stones’ self-titled debut album came out in the U-K. Two weeks later, it would top the British charts. In 2003, Hole’s Courtney Love announced that her debut solo album would be titled America’s Sweetheart.

1 week ago | iheart.com | Dave Basner

By Dave BasnerApril 14, 2025It’s April 14th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:In 1975, Mick Jagger announced that The Rolling Stones would replace guitarist Mick Taylor with Ronnie Wood for their upcoming North and South American tour. There were rumors the job might have gone to Jimmy Page or Jeff Beck. In 1994, Kurt Cobain was cremated at a Seattle funeral home.

2 weeks ago | iheart.com | Jovonne Ledet

has broken her silence on rumors about her and former President Barack Obama heading for divorce. During the latest episode ofSophia Bush'sWork in Progress podcast, the former first lady opened up about finding her independence after her husband exited the White House. "I want to know what your life and your social life looks like right now," Bush asked Michelle. "It is whatever I want, Sophia, It's whatever I want," The Light We Carry author responded.

2 weeks ago | iheart.com

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