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
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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
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Forty-seven years ago, The Bee Gees hit #1 on the Hot 100 for the eighth time with “Tragedy.” #MusicIsLegend
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Grand Ole Opry celebrated its 100th birthday one year ago with a three-hour television concert special to commemorate the birthday. The special was hosted by Blake Shelton and featured over 50 of the Opry's living members in attendance including Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban Randy Travis, and Crystal Gayle. #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/IlsiamL_0O4?si=E7s3xyZCgnJvnDLe
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Forty‑nine years ago, Glen Campbell’s “Southern Nights” grabbed the #1 spot on the Billboard country albums chart. #MusicIsLegend
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