#OnThisDay… December 11, 1964 • SAM COOKE: Shot Dead in L.A. – ‘You Send Me’ & ‘Chain Gang’ + 3 Covers of His Songs [Audio] /

by KingoftheHits | Dec 11, 2015 | #OnThisDay, 60's, American Artists, Oldies, Pop, Soul, Top 40

Advertisement   December 11, 1964 Clearly, December has been bad month historically for tragic deaths of legendary music giants – all of whom are now members of the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. For the third time in four days, yet another tragedy...

#OnThisDay… December 10, 1967 • OTIS REDDING: Killed in Plane Crash – ‘Dock of the Bay’ + Covers by Aretha, The Stones & More [Audio] /

by KingoftheHits | Dec 10, 2015 | #OnThisDay, 60's, American Artists, Funk, Oldies, Pop, R&B, Soul, Top 40

Advertisement   December 10, 1966 One of the greatest soul singer-songwriters of all time died tragically on this date. Otis Redding was killed while aboard a small, twin-engine aircraft which plunged into Lake Monona at Madision, Wisconsin. Redding was just 26....

#OnThisDay… December 8, 1980 • JOHN LENNON: His ‘Dream’ Died 35 Years Ago [News Video+Articles+Audio] /

by KingoftheHits | Dec 8, 2015 | #OnThisDay, 70's, 80's, Beatles, Classic Hits, Oldies, Pop, Top 40, UK Artists, Videos

Advertisement   December 8, 1980 John Lennon was a dreamer, for sure – “but I’m not the only one” as he correctly states in the John Lennon Plastic Ono Band classic song Imagine. His dreams died 35 years ago in the foyer outside his New...

#Post • THE BEATLES: Official Fan Club Christmas Records Coming This Season! /

by KingoftheHits | Dec 6, 2015 | #Posts, 60's, Beatles, British Invasion Era, Holiday Hits, Novelty, Oldies, Pop, Top 40, UK Artists

Advertisement For seven straight holiday seasons, from 1963, during the beginning of their rise to fame, to 1969, just prior to the group’s breakup, The Beatles released a specially recorded Christmas greeting available exclusively for the members of their...

#Post • RINGO STARR: Original Drum Kit Sold to Indy Colt’s NFL Owner! /

by KingoftheHits | Dec 5, 2015 | #Posts, 60's, Beatles, British Invasion Era, Oldies, Pop, Rock & Roll, Top 40, UK Artists

(Photo Above Courtesy Julien’s Auctions)   Advertisement   #Post Being an NFL team franchise owner has it’s extra-curricular rewards – like owning Beatle Ringo Starr’s original 3-piece Ludwig drum kit! Bob Irsay, who’s already...

#Post • PHIL SPECTOR: Preview Medley #2 of ‘A Christmas Gift For You’ in HD STEREO! [Audio] /

by KingoftheHits | Dec 4, 2015 | #Posts, 60's, American Artists, Holiday Hits, Oldies, Pop, Rock & Roll, Top 40

Advertisement A holiday tradition for pop music lovers since 1963, A Christmas Gift For You from Philles Records (sometimes referred to as ‘Phil Spector’s Christmas Album’) will be presented here track-by-track – all 13 songs featured in their...