Category Archives: KLOS News

Rock Albums Released in 2021
As we wind down 2021, let’s take a look of some of the good that came about from this uncertain year…including music! Despite any downsides of 2021, rock ‘n’ roll proved to be ...
Meruelo Media Dec 27, 2021

1 Year Without Mountain’s Leslie West
Photo by Fin Costello/Getty ImagesThroughout the 1970s, there lived a band that truly knew how to rock. The band was called Mountain and would go on to be most known for their biggest hit Mississippi ...
Meruelo Media Dec 23, 2021

Rick Nielsen’s 73rd Birthday
Photo by Tour Bus LiveToday we celebrate the birthday of Cheap Trick’s leader Rick Nielsen. The now-73-year-old guitarist is known for his many talents such as writing Cheap Trick’s bigges...
Meruelo Media Dec 22, 2021

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...
Meruelo Media 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...
Meruelo Media 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...
Meruelo Media 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...
Meruelo Media 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 ...
Meruelo Media 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...
Meruelo Media 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...
Meruelo Media Dec 01, 2021




