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Squeeze with Syl Sylvain and the Teardrops at the Cleveland Agora on July 27, 1981. #RIPGilsonLavis

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Godspeed and farewell to former Squeeze drummer, Gilson Lavis. #RIPGilsonLavis

37 years ago today…the Cleveland premiere of the U2 movie “Rattle and Hum” opened in theaters across Northeast Ohio.

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Grateful Dead Singer Donna Jean Godchaux Dead at 78 Donna Jean Godchaux, who spent the Seventies singing with the Grateful Dead and provided vocals on an Elvis Presley hit, has died at the age of 78.

Godspeed and fare thee well, Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay.

32 years ago today…Nirvana with special guests Meat Puppets and Boredoms at the James A. Rhodes Arena on the campus of the University of Akron.

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45 years ago today…Talking Heads and the Psychedelic Furs at John Carroll University Gymnasium.

The concert came close to being cancelled the day of the show, because the tarps used to protect the gym floor were deemed a fire hazard.

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#HappyHalloween

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31 years ago today…the Pretenders with special guests Material Issue and Kent’s own Numbers Band at the Kent State University MAC Center.

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Godspeed and farewell, Pierre Robert. A Philadelphia radio and industry legend. A master of his craft. The airwaves will never be the same. Condolences to his family, friends, and fans. #RIPPierreRobert

Sending good vibes, positive thoughts, and healing energy out to Brian Setzer. Get well soon. 🙏🏻

40 years ago today…Dio with Rough Cutt at the Coliseum Theatre on October 25, 1985.

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37 years ago today…Robert Plant with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts at the Richfield Coliseum.

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40 years ago today…the Cure at Cleveland Music Hall on October 22, 1985.

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49 years ago today…the Michael Stanley Band began recording the first of three live performances at the Cleveland Agora, which ultimately became the legendary Stage Pass album.

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Fleetwood Mac in talks for huge reunion for 50th anniversary of album The group have not performed together since 2019, and they were left devastated when bandmate Christine McVie died in 2022.

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46 years ago today…Joe Walsh officially declares himself a candidate for the U.S. presidency while in Cleveland for a two night concert stand with the Eagles. Walsh made his announcement on WMMS radio. #Vote #RockTheVote #ClevelandRocks

Godspeed and farewell, Sam Rivers. #RIPSamRivers

Released 45 years ago today…

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55 years ago today…the Cleveland concert debut of the Grateful Dead at Cleveland Music Hall on October 17, 1970. Originally scheduled for the Allen Theatre, the show moved to Music Hall due to high ticket demand.

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43 years ago today…the Clash at Kent State University Memorial Gym with special guest Spirit-I, a local reggae band.

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Kiss at the Richfield Coliseum on January 8, 1978. A sellout audience that braved blizzard conditions of snow squalls, slick roads and a monster traffic jam. About 250 concert-goers didn’t make it home at all and stayed at the Coliseum. #RIPAceFrehley

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Rest easy, Ace. #RIPAceFrehley

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Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley Dead at 74 Ace Frehley, the Spaceman of Kiss who played with the group from their formation in 1973 until 1983, and then again in the Nineties, has died at 74.

Godspeed and farewell, Ace Frehley. #RIPAceFrehley

KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley On Life Support With Brain Bleed Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist for KISS, is hospitalized on life support, and the prognosis is not good ... TMZ has learned.

Sending prayers, positive vibes and healing energy out to Ace Frehley.

D’Angelo, Neo-Soul Pioneer and ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel)’ Singer, Dies at 51 Legendary R&B singer D'Angelo, who released three albums throughout his career, has died. He was 51.

Godspeed and farewell, D’Angelo. #RIPDAngelo