4:20 Flashback: Who’s birthday is it anyway?

420 Flashback 6-3-19
This would have been the birthday of longtime keyboardist for one of my favorite bands. Heart attack got him in 2009.
Answer: Billy Powell of Lynyrd Skynyrd from 1972 until his death in 2009. Powell called police saying he was having trouble breathing and emergency services tried to resuscitate the musician but he was pronounced dead an hour later.

Rock News

Flogging Molly’s Dave King Suffered Brain Hemorrhage Earlier This Year And Spent Two Weeks In A Coma

On January 24, Flogging Molly frontman Dave King suffered a brain hemorrhage, and subsequently underwent two surgeries to save his life, which resulted in the musician spending two weeks in a coma. King’s wife and bandmate, Bridget Regan, provided an update on his health status on Flogging Molly’s Instagram page on Monday (March 17).  “I…

Flogging Molly’s Dave King Suffered Brain Hemorrhage Earlier This Year And Spent Two Weeks In A Coma

On January 24, Flogging Molly frontman Dave King suffered a brain hemorrhage, and subsequently underwent two surgeries to save his life, which resulted in the musician spending two weeks in a coma. King’s wife and bandmate, Bridget Regan, provided an update on his health status on Flogging Molly’s Instagram page on Monday (March 17).  “I…

Yeah Yeah Yeahs Announce Hidden In Pieces Tour To Celebrate Their 25th Anniversary

After teasing a new run of shows on social media last week, on Monday (March 17), Yeah Yeah Yeahs officially announced the dates and details of their upcoming Hidden In Pieces Tour. The eight-city jaunt is in celebration of the band’s 25th anniversary, and will include multiple-night stands at intimate theaters across the U.K., Mexico,…

Yeah Yeah Yeahs Announce Hidden In Pieces Tour To Celebrate Their 25th Anniversary

After teasing a new run of shows on social media last week, on Monday (March 17), Yeah Yeah Yeahs officially announced the dates and details of their upcoming Hidden In Pieces Tour. The eight-city jaunt is in celebration of the band’s 25th anniversary, and will include multiple-night stands at intimate theaters across the U.K., Mexico,…

Papa Roach’s “Even If It Kills Me” Hits No. 1 On Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart

Papa Roach continues its career-best streak of No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, reaching the top spot this week with their new standalone single, "Even If It Kills Me." This marks the California hard rock band’s 11th chart-topping single overall, and their fourth consecutive No. 1 hit – starting with “No Apologies”…

Papa Roach’s “Even If It Kills Me” Hits No. 1 On Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart

Papa Roach continues its career-best streak of No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, reaching the top spot this week with their new standalone single, “Even If It Kills Me.” This marks the California hard rock band’s 11th chart-topping single overall, and their fourth consecutive No. 1 hit – starting with “No Apologies”…

Rock Tidbits

During Disturbed's hometown concert at Chicago's United Center on March 8, the band’s pyrotechnics inadvertently caused “minor damage” to six of the Chicago Bulls' championship banners from Michael Jordan's era. The banners were removed before the Bulls home game on March 10 , with an arena spokesperson saying, “United Center is currently working with the…

Rock Tidbits

During Disturbed’s hometown concert at Chicago’s United Center on March 8, the band’s pyrotechnics inadvertently caused “minor damage” to six of the Chicago Bulls’ championship banners from Michael Jordan’s era. The banners were removed before the Bulls home game on March 10 , with an arena spokesperson saying, “United Center is currently working with the…