This Day In Rock History

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This Day In Rock History: February 13th


1967 The Beatles released the double A sided single 'Strawberry Fields Forever/Penny Lane' on Capitol Records in the US. The single spent 10 weeks on the chart peaking at No.1.

1970 On this day, Friday the 13th, Black Sabbath released their debut self-titled studio album on Vertigo records in the UK. Peaking at No.8 on the charts, the album has been recognised as the first main album to be credited with the development of the heavy metal genre.

source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: February 13th


2002 American country singer, songwriter Waylon Jennings died in his sleep after a lengthy fight with diabetes. He was bassist for Buddy Holly following the break-up of The Crickets. Released a series of duet albums with Willie Nelson in the late 1970s. Scored the 1980 US No.21 single 'Theme From The Dukes Of Hazzard', he was also the narrator on the television series. Member of The Highwaymen with Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson.

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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: February 13th



1965 Jr. Walker and The All Stars enter the US charts for the first time with "Shotgun", which will make it to #1 on the R&B chart and #4 on the Pop chart.

1982 A 300 pound stone that marks the grave of Lynyrd Skynyrd singer Ronnie Van Zant was stolen from an Orange Park, Florida cemetery. Police found it two weeks later in a dry river bed.

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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: February 13th


1942 Peter Tork (of The Monkees) is born Peter Halsten Thorkelson in Washington, D.C.

1944 Rebop Kwaku Baah (percussionist for Traffic, Wings) is born in Konongo, Ghana.

1950 Peter Gabriel (original lead singer for Genesis) is born in Chobham, Surrey, England.

1952 Ed Gagliardi (original bass player for Foreigner) is born in Brooklyn, New York.

1961 Les Warner (drummer for The Cult) is born in London, England.

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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: February 13th


1972: Led Zeppelin had to cancel a scheduled concert in Singapore due to the country’s officials refusing to let the band members off the plane because of their long hair.

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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: February 13th


A few albums that was released....


1965 ● The Rolling Stones —— The Rolling Stones, Now! ► Blues-Rock

1973 ● Three Dog Night —— Around The World With Three Dog Night ► Blue-Eyed Soul

1976 ● Peter Frampton —— Frampton Comes Alive! [UK] ► Arena Rock

1990 ● The Black Crowes —— Shake Your Money Maker ► Southern Rock

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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: February 14th


2002 English drummer and singer Mick Tucker with glam rock band Sweet died of leukaemia aged 54. Sweet had the 1973 UK No.1 single 'Blockbuster', plus 14 other UK Top 40 singles. He was a founding member of the band Sweetshop in January 1968. "Sweetshop" was shortened to "The Sweet" in 1968.

source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: February 14th



1989 Vincent Crane, former keyboardist for The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, died of an overdose of painkillers. His work can be heard on Brown's biggest hit, "Fire".

1996 37 year old Prince Rogers Nelson, The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, marries 22 year old backup singer Mayte Garcia.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: February 14th


1943 Saxophone player Maceo Parker is born in Kinston, North Carolina. He becomes an integral part of James Brown's band, and also plays with Prince.

1950 Heart guitarist Roger Fisher is born.

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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: February 14th




1976: Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “Evil Woman” which was their second top ten single in the U.S.

1992: Wayne’s World which featured cameo appearances from Alice Cooper & Meat Loaf opened at movie theaters throughout North America.

2003: Stolen reel-to-reel tapes of The Beatles’ recording sessions for their self-titled album & Abbey Road were discovered in Australia after they were advertised for sale in a Sydney newspaper. The tapes were stolen from their London studio in 1969.


Birthdays:
Vic Briggs-guitarist for The Animals born in 1945
Doug Simril-drummer for Steve Miller Band & Boz Scaggs born in 1946

source: paulshaffersdayinrock