This Day In Rock History

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 1st


1964 - The Rolling Stones arrived in New York to begin their first tour in the U.S.

1967 - David Bowie's self-titled debut solo album was released in the U.K.


source: onthisday

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 1st


1947, Born on this day, Ronnie Wood guitarist, songwriter, painter and radio presenter. Originally a member of UK band The Birds, he first worked alongside Rod Stewart in the Jeff Beck Group. He then got together with three members of The Small Faces to form The Faces joined by Rod on vocals. His songwriting partnership with Rod extended to Rod's early solo albums. Wood joined The Rolling Stones in 1975 after the departure of Mick Taylor.

1981, The first issue of the Heavy Metal magazine Kerrang! was published as a special pull-out by UK weekly music paper Sounds. AC/DC had the front cover plus features on Motorhead, Girlschool and Saxon.


source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 1st


1979 - Electric Light Orchestra released their eighth studio album, Discovery. It features "Shine a Little Love," "Don't Bring Me Down," "Last Train to London," "Confusion," and "The Diary of Horace Wimp."


source: thecurrent

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: June 1st


1961 - FM stereo was heard for the first time by listeners in Schenectady, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. The FCC would adopt the standard a year later


source: classicbands

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: June 1st


A few albums that was released...


1982 ● The Rolling Stones —— Still Life ► Rock n Roll

2004 ● Jerry Garcia Band —— Pure Jerry: Theatre 1839, San Francisco, July 29 & 30, 1977 ► Roots Rock


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 2nd


2008 - American blues guitarist and singer Bo Diddley (Ellas Otha Bates) died of heart failure at his home in Archer, Florida, aged 79.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 2nd


Born on this day in music


1941 Charlie Watts, English drummer who joined The Rolling Stones in 1963 and had the 1965 UK & US No.1 single ’(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ and over 35 Top 40 singles and albums. Watts also plays occasional gigs with Charlie Watts and his Big Band. In 2006, Watts was elected into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame. Watts died at a London hospital on 24 August 2021, at the age of 80.


source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 2nd


1972 - Dion & The Belmonts reunited for one show at Madison Square Garden.

1978 - Bruce Springsteen's album, "Darkness On The Edge of Town" was released.


source: onthisday

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 2nd


1951 Steve Brookins (drummer for .38 Special from 1974-1987) is born.

1952 Pete Farndon (bassist for The Pretenders) is born in Hereford, England.

1998 Lynyrd Skynyrd releases their fourth live album, Lyve from Steel Town.


source: calendarsongfacts

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 2nd


1973: Electric Light Orchestra made their concert debut in the US at San Diego Stadium in California promoting their second album, ELO 2.

1986: Queen released their twelfth studio album, A Kind of Magic. It was the group’s first album recorded digitally, and is based on their soundtrack to the film Highlander, which was released earlier that year.


source: wwcfradio