Neil Peart (middle) with Rush bandmates Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush
February 26, 1997 – Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart of
Rush receive the Order of Canada, the highest civilian award from the Canadian government, for significant achievement in important fields of human endeavor. They are the first rock band to receive the award.
February 26, 1985 –
Bruce Springsteen wins his first Grammy for Best Male Vocal Performance for “Dancing In The Dark.” To date, Springsteen has won 20 Grammys.
Classic Rock Birthdays
February 26, 1950 – Jonathan Cain (born Jonathan Leonard Friga), vocals, keyboards (Journey, The Babys, Bad English)February 26, 1932 – Johnny Cash, vocals, guitar (d. 2003)February 26, 1945 – Bob “The Bear” Hite, vocals, harmonica (Canned Heat) (d. 1981)February 26, 1968 – Tim Commerford, bass, vocals (Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave)February 26, 1945 – Mitch Ryder (born William S. Levise, Jr.) vocals, guitar (The Detroit Wheels)February 26, 1943 – Paul Cotton (born Norman Paul Cotton), vocals, guitar (Poco)February 26, 1928 – Fats Domino (born Antoine Domino, Jr.) vocals, piano (d. 2017)
Rock Remembrances
February 26, 2011 – Mark Tulin collapses and dies while helping out at the Avalon Underwater Clean-Up in Avalon, California. He was 62. Tulin was the bassist for The Electric Prunes who became famous with the release of the Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era, 1965–1968 compilation album in 1972 with their song “I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night).” In 2009, Tulin began work with the Smashing Pumpkins, recording and touring. He somehow also found time to get a PhD in Psychology.
