Category Archives: KLOS News
AC/DC Bassist Cliff Williams’ 71st Birthday
Photo by Fin Costello/Getty ImagesToday we celebrate the booming force behind one of the most famous hard rock bands of all time. Happy 71st birthday Cliff Williams, bassist of AC/DC! Williams began h...
Dec 14, 2021
50 Years Ago: Jimi Hendrix Records “Foxy Lady”
Photo by Michael Ochs/Getty ImagesIt was December 13th, 1966 when eccentric guitarist Jimi Hendrix recorded what would be one of his most well-known songs. Foxy Lady would reveal itself to the world t...
Dec 13, 2021
Michael Nesmith, Singer/Guitarist Of The Monkees, Dies At The Age of 78
Photo by Getty ImagesMichael Nesmith, member of beloved ’60s pop band The Monkees, has passed away at the age of 78 according to his family.“With infinite love we announce that Michael Nes...
Dec 10, 2021
Cream Releases Debut Album 55 Years Ago
It was today in 1966 that an English rock trio made a new name for themselves when they released their debut album Fresh Cream. The band called Cream consisted of guitarist Eric Clapton, who had alrea...
Dec 09, 2021
Ozzy Osbourne Turns 73
Photo by Tour Bus LiveToday Ozzy Osbourne, The Prince of Darkness, celebrates his 73rd birthday. Ozzy is famed for his shocking on and off stage antics from biting the head off a bat to snorting ants ...
Dec 03, 2021
Richard Cole, Longtime Tour Manager of Led Zeppelin, Dies At Age 75
Photo by Victor Blackman/Getty ImagesFrom 1968-1980, Richard Cole handled Led Zeppelin’s wild life on the road. He is known for completely reshaping how English bands toured throughout America w...
Dec 02, 2021
John Densmore of The Doors Turns 77
Photo by Tour Bus LiveHappy birthday John Densmore, legendary drummer and co-founder of iconic rock band The Doors. Today, Densmore celebrates his 77th birthday and is still that rhythmic machine he w...
Dec 01, 2021
Billy Idol’s 66th Birthday
Photo by Tour Bus LiveToday English rock singer Billy Idol turns 66, but is nowhere near slowing down. Just a couple of months ago the rocker released his latest EP The Roadside to continue his almost...
Nov 30, 2021
20th Anniversary of George Harrison’s Death
Photo by Getty ImagesExactly 20 years ago from today, the world lost one of the most important guitarists of all time, George Harrison. As the “Quiet One” of The Beatles, Harrison’s ...
Nov 29, 2021
Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock ‘n Roll” 40th Anniversary
On November 18th 1981, exactly forty years ago from today, rock ‘n’ roller Joan Jett released her breakthrough solo album I Love Rock ‘n Roll. It was her second solo album, but first...
Nov 18, 2021