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On this day in rock history: August 12th

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(607NewsNow) — On this day in rock history, hear from Kat Walters of I-100 Iconic Rock about Janis Joplin, Metallica, and Mark Knopfler of the Dire Straits:

Check out the I-100 Iconic Rock website for all things rock and roll!

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