Rumpus Room Radio, August 16, 2026
On This Day, August 16th 1938 – Robert Johnson Passes Away: The legendary Delta Blues pioneer died at age 27 under mysterious circumstances after reportedly drinking poisoned whiskey. His foundational guitar work heavily influenced rock and roll. 1977 – Elvis Presley Dies: The "King of Rock and Roll" passed away at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 42. 2018 – Aretha Franklin Dies: Exactly 41 years after Elvis, the "Queen of Soul" died of pancreatic cancer at age 76 in Detroit, Michigan...
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