This Day In Rock History

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: Dec 10th


1966 New music reaching the US record charts this week included The Electric Prunes "I Had Too Much To Dream Last Night", The Monkees' "I'm A Believer", The Blues Magoos' "We Ain't Got Nothin' Yet" and Keith's "98.6".

1998 Rick Danko, bass player for The Band, died in his sleep in Woodstock, New York, one day after celebrating his 56th birthday.

source: classicbands

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: Dec 10th


1966 - The Rolling Stones released the album "Got Live If You Want It" in the U.S.

1976 - The Wings album "Wings over America" was released.

source: onthisday

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: Dec 10th


A few albums that was released....


1990 ● Jethro Tull —— Live At Hammersmith ’84 ► Folk-Rock

2007 ● Pink Floyd —— Oh, By The Way ► Prog Rock

2013 ● Neil Young —— Live At The Cellar Door ► Folk-Rock


source: drrocksblog&roll

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: Dec 11th


1964, Soul singer Sam Cooke was shot dead at the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles, California. Bertha Franklin, manager of the motel, told police that she shot and killed Cooke in self-defense because he had attacked her. Police found Cooke's body in Franklin's apartment-office, clad only in a sports jacket and shoes, but no shirt, pants or underwear. The shooting was ultimately ruled a justifiable homicide.

1973, KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was nearly electrocuted during a concert in Florida when he touched a short-circuited light. The guitarist was carried from the stage but returned 10 minutes later to finish the show.

source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: Dec 11th


1961 Motown Records achieves their first number one song when The Marvelettes' "Please Mr. Postman" reaches the top. The session musicians on the track included 22 year old Marvin Gaye on drums.


source: classicbands

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: Dec 11th


1958 Nikki Sixx (bassist for Mötley Crüe) is born Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr. in San Jose, California.

1970 John Lennon releases his debut solo album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band.


source: calendarsongfacts

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: Dec 11th


A few albums that was released....


1968 ● Blood, Sweat & Tears —— Blood, Sweat & Tears ► Jazz-Rock Fusion

1968 ● Deep Purple —— The Book Of Taliesyn ► Hard Rock

1972 ● The Rolling Stones —— More Hot Rocks (Big Hits & Fazed Cookies) ► Hard Rock

1976 ● Paul McCartney & Wings —— Wings Over America ► Pop-Rock

1989 ● Monty Python —— Monty Python Sings ► Comedy

2007 ● Dave Matthews Band —— Live At Piedmont Park ► AA Pop-Rock


source: drrocksblog&roll

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: Dec 12th


1985, Scottish keyboard player Ian Stewart died of a heart attack in his doctor's Harley Street waiting room. Co-founder of The Rolling Stones (Stewart was the first to respond to Brian Jones's advertisement in Jazz News seeking musicians to form a rhythm & blues group). Stewart was dismissed from the line-up by the band's manager, Andrew Loog Oldham, in May 1963 but remained as road manager and piano player. He played on all The Rolling Stones albums between 1964 and 1983. Also played piano on Led Zeppelin's ‘Rock and Roll’ and ‘Boogie With Stu’ from Physical Graffiti.

2007, Ike Turner, the former husband of Tina Turner died at the age of 76 at his home near San Diego, California. Turner who was a prolific session guitarist and piano player is credited by many music historians with making the first rock 'n' roll record in 1951. After marrying Tina Turner in 1959, the pair released a string of hits including the Phil Spector produced ‘River Deep Mountain High.’


source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: Dec 12th


1915, Born on this day, Frank Sinatra American singer, actor and producer, who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. He was the first singer to encounter 'pop hysteria', and his single 'My Way' holds the UK longevity record of 136 weeks on the charts. Sinatra died on 14th May 1998 after a heart attack.

1938, Born on this day, Connie Francis, singer, (1958 UK No.1 single 'Who's Sorry Now', 1960 US No.1 & UK No.5 single 'Everybody's Fool', plus over & 20 UK Top 40 hits.


source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: Dec 12th


1940 Dionne Warwick is born Marie Dionne Warwick in East Orange, New Jersey.

1941 Terry Kirkman (of The Association) is born in Salina, Kansas.

1943 Dickey Betts (lead guitarist for The Allman Brothers Band) is born Forrest Richard Betts in West Palm Beach, Florida.

1947 Ralph Scala (keyboardist, vocalist for Blues Magoos) is born in The Bronx, New York.

1957 Sheila E. is born Sheila Escovedo in Oakland, California.

source: calendarsongfacts