This Day In Rock History

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: Jan 5th


A few albums that was released.


1959 ● Bill Haley And His Comets —— Bill Haley’s Chicks ► Rock ‘n’ Roll

1969 ● Creedence Clearwater Revival —— Bayou Country ► Roots Rock

1973 ● Aerosmith —— Aerosmith ► Hard Rock

1979 ● Elvis Costello And The Attractions —— Armed Forces ► Alt. Pop-Rock

1999 ● Hawkwind —— In Your Area ► Space Rock


source: drrocksblog&roll

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: January 6th



1953, Born on this day, Malcolm Young, guitar, AC/DC, (1980 UK No.36 single 'Whole Lotta Rosie'. 1980 UK No.1 & US No.14 album Back In Black sold over 49 million copies). Young died on 18 November 2017 age 64.


source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: January 6th


2020 - Martin Griffin, former drummer of Hawkwind and spin-off project Hawklords, died following a short illness at age 69.


source: thecurrent

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: January 6th


1946 Syd Barrett (vocalist, guitarist for Pink Floyd) is born Roger Keith Barrett in Cambridge, England.

1951 Blues singer Kim Wilson (of Fabulous Thunderbirds) is born in Detroit, Michigan, but will be raised in Goleta, California.

2007 "Sneaky Pete" Kleinow (pedal steel guitarist for The Flying Burrito Brothers), suffering from Alzheimer's, dies in Petaluma, California, at age 72.


source: calendarsongfacts

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: January 6th


1970: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young made their UK debut at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Among the audience of 5,000 people were Donovan and Paul McCartney, who were eager to witness the group the British press were calling “the American Beatles.”


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: January 6th


In 2009, Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton was found dead, having passed away a few days earlier from a heart attack. The rocker is known for helping the band to become one of the most influential rock groups.


source: rock955

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: January 6th



1958 - Gibson Guitars launched and trademarked its "Flying V" electric guitar. Guitarists who played a Flying V include Albert King, Jimi Hendrix, Marc Bolan and Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top. It went on the market on Feb. 21 of that year.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: January 6th


A few albums that was released....

1976 ● Peter Frampton —— Frampton Comes Alive! ► Arena Rock

2011 ● Yes —— Union Live ► Prog Rock


source: drrocksblog&roll

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: January 7th


1937 Paul Revere (keyboardist for Paul Revere & the Raiders) is born Paul Revere Dick in Harvard, Nebraska.

1939 Lefty Baker (guitarist, vocalist for Spanky & Our Gang) is born Eustace Britchforth in Roanoke, Virginia.

1948 Kenny Loggins is born in Everett, Washington, but eventually settles with his family in Alhambra, California.

1980 Led Zeppelin's In Through The Out Door is certified Platinum; it is the last Zep album issued while drummer John Bonham is alive.


source: calendarsongfacts

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: January 7th


1971 Black Sabbath released 'Paranoid' their second studio album in the US. The album features the band's best-known signature songs, including the title track, 'Iron Man' and 'War Pigs'. The album was originally titled War Pigs, but allegedly the record company changed it to Paranoid, fearing backlash from supporters of the ongoing Vietnam War.

1972 David Bowie released 'Changes' as a single in the UK. The track peaked at No.49 on the UK chart and later at No.41 on the US chart. This was the last song Bowie performed live on stage before his retirement from live performances at the end of 2006 when he joined Alicia Keys at the Black Ball fundraiser at New York's Hammersmith Ballroom.


source: thisdayinmusic