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Lester Flatt of Flatt and Scruggs with Beverly Hillbillies star Buddy Ebson (Jed Clampett)

On This Day in 1963, Bluegrass Greats Flatt and Scruggs Were at No. 1 With a Classic TV Theme Song

Johnny Russell

Born on This Day in 1940, the Legendary Songwriter and Comedian Who Penned Songs for Buck Owens, The Beatles, and George Strait

Ex-Guns N’ Roses Drummer Steven Adler Was Born on This Day 60 Years Ago

Born on This Day in 1965, the Guns N’ Roses Founding Member Who Got Fired and Starred in a Reality TV Show Alongside Dr. Drew

On This Day in 1967: The Strawberry Alarm Clock Scored a No. 1 Hit with the Psychedelic Pop Classic “Incense and Peppermints”

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Pete Townshend smashing guitar

3 Long Songs From 1966 That Forever Changed Rock History

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  • The Beatles in 1966

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    On This Day in 1960, the World Lost the Man Responsible for the First Country Music Record (Who Called It “Pluperfect Awful” at the Time)

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    On This Day in 1966, Red Sovine Hit No. 1 With This Heartfelt Ode to the American Truck Driver

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