The Year: 1968
Otis Redding’s soulful classic “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” reached #1 on the charts. This marked a bittersweet milestone for the artist. Redding, who tragically perished in a plane crash on December 10, 1967, became the first artist to score a posthumous #1 hit. This was a true testament to his enduring talent and legacy!
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The Year: 1991
Guitar legend Eddie Van Halen and his wife, actress Valerie Bertinelli, welcomed their son, Wolfgang Van Halen, into the world. Little did they know, Wolfgang would grow up to follow in his father’s footsteps, eventually joining Van Halen as the band’s bassist in 2006. A rock legacy continued!
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