#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 9, 1989 • BILLY JOEL: ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire’ Hot at #1 [Audio+Lyrics+Video+Bonus] /

by KingoftheHits | Dec 9, 2015 | #OnThisDay, 80's, American Artists, Classic Hits, Pop, Top 40, Videos

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#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...

#OnThisDay… December 1, 1985 • MR. MISTER: ‘Broken Wings’ Soars To #1 [Audio+Extra Track ‘Kyrie’] /

by KingoftheHits | Dec 1, 2015 | #OnThisDay, 80's, American Artists, Classic Hits, Pop, Synth Pop, Top 40

Advertisement December 1, 1985 The Los Angeles-based synth-pop band Mr. Mister flew onto the top perch of the Billboard Hot 100 with their first of two #1 million-selling singles called Broken Wings. It’s three-week stay there was a significant feat during the...

#OnThisDay… November 30, 1996 • TINY TIM: ‘Tip-Toe Thru’ The Tulips’ Singer Died [Audio] /

by KingoftheHits | Nov 30, 2015 | #OnThisDay, 60's, American Artists, Novelty, Oldies, Pop, Top 40

Advertisement November 30, 1996 60’s ukulele-playing pop singer Tiny Tim died on this day. He was born Herbert Khaury in Brooklyn, NY on April 12, 1930, the son of a Polish Jewish mother and Lebanese Catholic father. •   When growing up, Tiny Tim became a...