This Day in Rock History - Oct. 16th

Break-Ups and Make-Ups

1972: Creedence Clearwater Revival calls it quits when the other band members resent the creative control exerted by leader John Fogerty.

2003: Paul Simon reunites with Art Garfunkel as they kick off Simon & Garfunkel’s “Old Friends” tour in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

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