August 16, 1977. An infamous day in history. Music history.

Phil was on the air when the news broke & the news bells from the AP started ringing & he thought "we were going to war". Listen as Phil vividly recalls learning & having to announce that The King had passed away. #PhilShow

<p>August 16, 1977. An infamous day in history. Music history.</p>
<p>Phil was on the air when the news broke &amp; the news bells from the AP started ringing &amp; he thought "we were going to war". Listen as Phil vividly recalls learning &amp; having to announce that The King had passed away. #PhilShow</p>

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