This Day In Rock History

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: May 31st


1948 Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham is born in Redditch, Worcestershire, England.

1961 Jimi Hendrix enlists in the Army and is stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, as a member of the Screaming Eagles fighting squad. He is honorably discharged a little over a year later after breaking his ankle during a parachute jump.

1976 The Who set the record for "World's Loudest Rock Band" when their show in London measures 126 decibels. Guinness later stops certifying the record, concerned about hearing loss.


source: calendarsongfacts

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: May 31st


1961 Chuck Berry opens an amusement park that he calls Berry Park, in Wentzville, Missouri near St. Louis. The 30-acre complex features a swimming pool, miniature golf course, Ferris wheel, a children's zoo and a picnic grove with barbecue pits.


source: classicbands

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: May 31st


A few albums that was released...


1980 ● Whitesnake —— Ready An’ Willing ► Arena Rock

1995 ● Gary Moore —— Blues For Greeny ► Roots Rock (Irish)


source: drrocksblog&roll

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 1st


1972 The Eagles released their debut studio album. The album was an immediate success and produced three top 40 singles 'Take It Easy', 'Witchy Woman' and 'Peaceful Easy Feeling'.


source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 1st


1947 Guitarist Ron Wood is born in London. He goes on to join The Faces and The Rolling Stones.

1975 On his 28th birthday, guitarist Ronnie Wood plays his first gig with the Rolling Stones when they open their Tour Of The Americas in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is later named a full-fledged member of the bands when they open their Tour Of The Americas in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is later named a full-fledged member of the band


source: calendarsongfacts

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 1st


1968 - The Rolling Stones released "Jumpin' Jack Flash" in the U.S.

1970 - Black Sabbath's self-titled first LP was released in the U.S.


source: onthisday

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: June 1st


Some albums released....


1963 ● The Ventures —— Bobby Vee Meets The Ventures ► Rock n Roll Instrumental

1966 ● The Hollies —— Would You Believe? ► Pop-Rock

1976 ● The Runaways —— The Runaways ► Punk Rock

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

1983 ● The Police —— Synchronicity ► New Wave Pop-Rock


source: drrocksblog&roll

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 2nd


1941 The Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts is born Charles Robert Watts in London.

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

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


source: calendarsongfacts

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 2nd


1978, Thin Lizzy released the live double album 'Live And Dangerous'. It was recorded in Philadelphia, London and Toronto in 1977, during the tours accompanying the albums Johnny The Fox and Bad Reputation.


source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: June 2nd


Some albums released....


1998 ● Lynyrd Skynyrd —— Lyve From Steel Town ► Southern Rock

2015 ● Whitesnake —— Icon ► Arena Rock


source: drrocksblog&roll