On This Day, March 30, 1945: Eric Clapton is born

On This Day, March 30, 1945 … Eric Patrick Clapton was born in Surrey, England, and would go on to be regarded as one of the most influential and successful musicians to emerge from the 1960s British music

Metallica premieres '72 Seasons' title track

Blackened Recordings After a week of teases, Metallica has now premiered the title track off the band’s upcoming album, 72 Seasons. The eight-minute thrash epic is available now via digital outlets and is accompanied by a video streaming

Procol Harum lyricist Keith Reid dies at 76

Gijsbert Hanekroot/Redferns Keith Reid, Procol Harum lyricist and co-writer of the British band’s classic 1967 hit “Whiter Shade of Pale,” died on March 23 after a battle with cancer, according to the band’s website. He was 76. “Whiter Shade of