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Meet Vh1 Classic Rock Nights host Eddie Webb. Webb began his radio career at 15 in a small town in Iowa. He has worked for Skid Row, Guns N' Roses and most recently for Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's Ozzfest where he ran the VIP program for the tour.
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ON THIS DAY IN ROCK: MONDAY FEBRUARY 28TH
Posted: Feb 28, 2011
ON FEBRUARY 28TH
In 1966…Liverpool’s Cavern Club, made famous by The Beatles‘ residency there, closed and was later turned into a subway station.
In 1970…Countess von Zeppelin threatened to sue Led Zeppelin if they performed in Denmark under the family name. Instead, the hard rock group played Copenhagen billed as The Nobs. The Countess referred to the band as “a bunch of screaming monkeys.”
In 1974…Bobby Bloom accidentally (and fatally) shot himself in the head in West Hollywood, California. The 28-year-old singer-songwriter scored a hit in 1970 with “Montego Bay.”
In 1984…Michael Jackson took home eight GRAMMY awards, including Album of the Year for Thriller. Song of the Year went to The Police for “Every Breath You Take.” The Best New Artist award was given to Culture Club.
In 1985…David Byron, singer with hard rockers Uriah Heep, was found dead at his home in Reading, England. He was 38.
In 2000…Fiona Apple abandoned a New York concert in tears after experiencing sound problems and feedback.
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