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Music History: George Meets His Sweet Lord

Posted at 7:00 AM on November 29, 2010 by Jill Riley
Filed under: Music History

This Day in Music History:
In 1959, Bobby Darin won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist of the Year and for Record of the Year for "Mack The Knife."

In 1969, While listening to "The William Tell Overture," Jerry Lee Lewis attempted to shoot a soda bottle off of the top of his bass player Butch Owen's head. Instead, he hit the musician twice in the chest. Owens survived the incident.

In 1979, the four original members of Kiss performed together for what they thought was the last time. They reunited in 1996.

In 1980, John and Yoko's Double Fantasy album hit the streets. It was the first music from John in five years.

History Feature:
In 2001, Singer, songwriter, guitarist and solo star but best known for his role as a member of the most influential rock band ever, George Harrison lost his long battle with cancer. He died peacefully at a friend's home. He was 58. To honor George, we played "My Sweet Lord."

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