Chuck Negron, lead singer on ‘Joy to the World’ and other Three Dog Night hits, dies at 83

NEW YORK (AP) — Chuck Negron, a founding member of the soul-rock sensations Three Dog Night who sang lead on such hits as ...

Who was Chuck Negron? Three Dog Night co-founder and rock voice behind ‘Joy to the World’ dead at 83

Chuck Negron, Three Dog Night co-founder and soaring lead vocalist on hits like "Joy to the World," "One," and "An Old ...

53 Years Ago, Elton John Soared to His First U.S. No. 1 With This Overlooked Hit

Elton John claims to hate his first US No.1, but its nostalgic '50s vibe and iconic 'La-la-la' chorus made it a classic ...
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Day the Music Died. What to know about 1959 crash that claimed icons

A late-night plane crash claimed three early Rock & Roll pioneers and became immortalized as The Day the Music Died.
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9 old-school rock genres you never hear about anymore

Rock evolves relentlessly, leaving behind once-vital sounds. These 7 forgotten genres shaped music history - and then slipped ...
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On This Day in 1959, We Lost the Rising Rocker Behind Hit Novelty Songs During One of the Greatest Tragedies in Music History

Sixty-seven years ago today, a rising star known for his larger-than-life persona and novelty songs died alongside his ...

What Really Happened on 'The Day the Music Died'? Unpacking Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper's Untimely Deaths

On Feb. 3, 1959, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. 'The Big Bopper' Richardson died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, ...