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April 27: Milestones and Setbacks in Music History

4/28/2025

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On April 27, music history took dramatic turns: in 1979, Ozzy Osbourne was ousted from Black Sabbath, paving the way for Ronnie James Dio. Fast forward to 2006, when Keith Richards faced a life-threatening brain hemorrhage after a fall. In 2012, Bob Dylan proudly received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, marking a milestone as the 29th musician to be honored.

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On April 27, music history took dramatic turns: in 1979, Ozzy Osbourne was ousted from Black Sabbath, paving the way for Ronnie James Dio. Fast forward to 2006, when Keith Richards faced a life-threatening brain hemorrhage after a fall. In 2012, Bob Dylan proudly received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, marking a milestone as the 29th musician to be honored.