Thirty-six years ago, The Judds' "Greatest Hits" was certified gold by the RIAA. #MusicIsLegend

Loretta Lynn died in her sleep at her Tennessee home two years ago. Her youth and success were documented in "Coal Miner's Daughter." Lynn was the first woman to win the CMA's Entertainer of the Year in 1972 and joined the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1988. #MusicIsLegend

Forty-four years ago, Queen hit #1#MusicIsLegend

Fifty-four years ago, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer Janis Joplin ('Me and Bobby McGee,' 'Piece of My Heart') was found dead at Hollywood's Landmark Hotel. #MusicIsLegend

Ten years ago, a mint-condition copy of The Beatles' Please Please Me album, signed by George Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and Ringo Starr, sold for $36,655 at an auction. #MusicIsLegend

Born today, 1954: the late Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and virtuoso guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan, who played on David Bowie's Let's Dance album and led his group Double Trouble to hits like 'Pride and Joy.' #MusicIsLegend

Twenty-four years ago, The Cars' singer/bass player Benjamin Orr died at his Atlanta home. He sang lead vocals on the hits ‘Just What I Needed,’ ‘Let's Go,’ and ’Drive.’ #MusicIsLegend

Seven years ago, Grammy-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Tom Petty died. He was the leader of the Heartbreakers, Mudcrutch, and The Traveling Wilburys, with 80M albums sold. #MusicIsLegend

Fifty-three years ago, Merle Haggard received the first gold record award of his remarkable career for "Okie from Muskogee.” #MusicIsLegend

Forty-seven years ago, Kenny Rogers hit #1#MusicIsLegend