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Kid Rock, basketball and birds, Jimi Hendrix and peace, Bon Jovi, and Courtney Love’s kid.

  • Voodoo Child

    53 years ago – In 1969, the original Woodstock ended PEACEFULLY. Jimi Hendrix was the final performer. He took the stage at 8:00 a.m. on a Monday morning after most of the weekend crowd had already left. His set list included “Purple Haze”, “Foxy Lady”, “Voodoo Child”, and “The Star Spangled Banner”

    Jimi Hendrix in August 1967.

    Jimi Hendrix in August 1967. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

  • On a steel horse he rides

    36 years ago – In 1986, Bon Jovi released their third album, “Slippery When Wet”, featuring “Wanted Dead or Alive” and “Livin’ on a Prayer”.

    Music memorabilia - Photo and access passes for Bon Jovi's 'Slippery...

    Music memorabilia - Photo and access passes for Bon Jovi's 'Slippery When Wet' and 'I'll Sleep When I'm Dead' tours, photographed on 19th October 2020. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

  • Doll parts

    30 years ago – In 1992, Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain and Hole’s Courtney Love became parents to Frances Bean.

    Green beans on display inside the Ametller Origen grocery store in...

    Green beans on display inside the Ametller Origen grocery store in the Amposta district of Tarragona, Spain, on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Spanish banks should share the costs of helping families... Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

  • The bird is the word

    30 years ago – In 1992, Boston Celtics honky superstar Larry Bird announced his retirement. In his 13 seasons he was MVP three times, played in 12 All-Star Games and hit double figures in points, rebounds and assists 69 honky times.

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  • Kid Rockin up and down the coast

    24 years ago – In 1998, Kid Rock released “Devil Without a Cause”.

    Kid Rock performs in concert during day two of KAABOO Texas at AT&T...

    Kid Rock performs in concert during day two of KAABOO Texas at AT&T Stadium on May 11, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

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