This Day In Rock History: August 26th
1968 The Beatles release "Hey Jude" with the B-side "Revolution."
source: calendarsongfacts
1968 The Beatles release "Hey Jude" with the B-side "Revolution."
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This Day In Rock History
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This Day In Rock History: August 27th
1990, Stevie Ray Vaughan was killed when the helicopter he was flying in, hit a man-made ski slope while trying to navigate through dense fog. Vaughan had played a show at Alpine Valley Music Theater, East Troy, Wisconsin with Robert Cray & His Memphis Horns, and Eric Clapton. Vaughan was informed by a member of Clapton's crew that three seats were open on a helicopter returning to Chicago with Clapton's crew, it turned out there was only one seat left; Vaughan requested it from his brother, who obliged. Three members of Eric Clapton's entourage were also killed.
1991, Pearl Jam released their debut album Ten. The group’s most commercially successful album, which has sold over 13 million copies, produced three hit singles: Alive, Even Flow, and Jeremy.
source: thisdayinmusic
1990, Stevie Ray Vaughan was killed when the helicopter he was flying in, hit a man-made ski slope while trying to navigate through dense fog. Vaughan had played a show at Alpine Valley Music Theater, East Troy, Wisconsin with Robert Cray & His Memphis Horns, and Eric Clapton. Vaughan was informed by a member of Clapton's crew that three seats were open on a helicopter returning to Chicago with Clapton's crew, it turned out there was only one seat left; Vaughan requested it from his brother, who obliged. Three members of Eric Clapton's entourage were also killed.
1991, Pearl Jam released their debut album Ten. The group’s most commercially successful album, which has sold over 13 million copies, produced three hit singles: Alive, Even Flow, and Jeremy.
source: thisdayinmusic
This Day In Rock History: August 27th
1953 Alex Lifeson (guitarist for Rush) is born Aleksandar Zivojinovic in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada, to Serbian immigrant parents. He is raised in Toronto, Ontario.
1966 The Association releases "Cherish."
1996 Pearl Jam release their fourth album, No Code, which debuts at #1 in the US.
source: calendarsongfacts
1953 Alex Lifeson (guitarist for Rush) is born Aleksandar Zivojinovic in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada, to Serbian immigrant parents. He is raised in Toronto, Ontario.
1966 The Association releases "Cherish."
1996 Pearl Jam release their fourth album, No Code, which debuts at #1 in the US.
source: calendarsongfacts
This Day In Rock History: August 28th
1961: “Please Mr. Postman” was released by the Marvelettes.
1964: The Beatles appeared on the cover of “LIFE” magazine.
1995: Oingo Boingo announced they would break up following a series of Halloween shows in California.
source: noiseaddicts
1961: “Please Mr. Postman” was released by the Marvelettes.
1964: The Beatles appeared on the cover of “LIFE” magazine.
1995: Oingo Boingo announced they would break up following a series of Halloween shows in California.
source: noiseaddicts
This Day In Rock History: August 28th
1967 - The Grateful Dead and Big Brother and the Holding Company played at the wake of a Hell's Angels member who had been struck by a car in San Francisco, CA.
1978 - Devo released their "Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo" LP.
1988 - The Metallica single "Harvester of Sorrow" was released.
source: onthisday
1967 - The Grateful Dead and Big Brother and the Holding Company played at the wake of a Hell's Angels member who had been struck by a car in San Francisco, CA.
1978 - Devo released their "Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo" LP.
1988 - The Metallica single "Harvester of Sorrow" was released.
source: onthisday
This Day In Rock History: August 28th
1972, Alice Cooper was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'School's Out'. Cooper has said he was inspired to write the song when answering the question, "What's the greatest three minutes of your life?". Cooper said: "There's two times during the year. One is Christmas morning, the next one is the last three minutes of the last day of school."
2009, Noel Gallagher quit Oasis saying he could no longer work with his brother Liam. Noel, the group's lead guitarist and chief songwriter, had recently been involved in a series of rows with Liam, and admitted he and his brother rarely spoke, did not travel together and only saw each other on stage. The guitarist said: "It's with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight. The band were due to play the Rock en Seine festival in Paris but cancelled at the last minute. When the support band said Oasis would not be performing, many fans thought it was a joke.
2012, Celebrity Net Worth named Ringo Starr as the world's richest drummer, with an estimated fortune of $300 million. Phil Collins was ranked second with $250 million, former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl was third with $225 million, The Eagles' Don Henley came in forth with $200 million and Metallica's Lars Ulrich was fifth with $175 million. Also making the top ten were U2's Larry Mullen and The Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts.
source: thisdayinmusic
1972, Alice Cooper was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'School's Out'. Cooper has said he was inspired to write the song when answering the question, "What's the greatest three minutes of your life?". Cooper said: "There's two times during the year. One is Christmas morning, the next one is the last three minutes of the last day of school."
2009, Noel Gallagher quit Oasis saying he could no longer work with his brother Liam. Noel, the group's lead guitarist and chief songwriter, had recently been involved in a series of rows with Liam, and admitted he and his brother rarely spoke, did not travel together and only saw each other on stage. The guitarist said: "It's with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight. The band were due to play the Rock en Seine festival in Paris but cancelled at the last minute. When the support band said Oasis would not be performing, many fans thought it was a joke.
2012, Celebrity Net Worth named Ringo Starr as the world's richest drummer, with an estimated fortune of $300 million. Phil Collins was ranked second with $250 million, former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl was third with $225 million, The Eagles' Don Henley came in forth with $200 million and Metallica's Lars Ulrich was fifth with $175 million. Also making the top ten were U2's Larry Mullen and The Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts.
source: thisdayinmusic
This Day In Rock History: August 28th
1948 Danny Seraphine (original drummer for Chicago) is born in Chicago, Illinois.
1949 Martin Lamble (drummer for Fairport Convention) is born in St John's Wood, London, England.
1951 Dave Hlubek (lead guitarist for Molly Hatchet) is born in Jacksonville, Florida.
1964 The Beatles smoke pot for the first time, which is supplied by Bob Dylan, who joins the band after one of their concerts in New York state. Dylan is surprised they haven't tried it before, as he thought they sang "I get high" in their song "I Want To Hold Your Hand," when it was really "I can't hide."
1984 With over one million ticket sales in only two months, the Jacksons' reunion tour, entitled Victory, becomes the most successful concert tour of all time.
2001 Weezer releases "Island in the Sun," the second single from Weezer (aka The Green Album).
source: Calendarsongfacts
1948 Danny Seraphine (original drummer for Chicago) is born in Chicago, Illinois.
1949 Martin Lamble (drummer for Fairport Convention) is born in St John's Wood, London, England.
1951 Dave Hlubek (lead guitarist for Molly Hatchet) is born in Jacksonville, Florida.
1964 The Beatles smoke pot for the first time, which is supplied by Bob Dylan, who joins the band after one of their concerts in New York state. Dylan is surprised they haven't tried it before, as he thought they sang "I get high" in their song "I Want To Hold Your Hand," when it was really "I can't hide."
1984 With over one million ticket sales in only two months, the Jacksons' reunion tour, entitled Victory, becomes the most successful concert tour of all time.
2001 Weezer releases "Island in the Sun," the second single from Weezer (aka The Green Album).
source: Calendarsongfacts
This Day In Rock History: August 28th
2007 "Heaven & Hell: Live At Radio City Music Hall" is released. The band consists of founding Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iomi and bassist Geezer Butler, plus later arrivals, vocalist Ronnie James Dio and drummer Vinny Appice.
2008 "Rock N' Roll Train," the first single from AC/DC's album "Black Ice," is released.
2015 Something old and something new. Motorhead unfurl their 22nd, and last, studio effort, "Bad Magic."
2015 Spock's Beard issue their 12th album, "The Oblivion Particle."
source: rockintown
2007 "Heaven & Hell: Live At Radio City Music Hall" is released. The band consists of founding Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iomi and bassist Geezer Butler, plus later arrivals, vocalist Ronnie James Dio and drummer Vinny Appice.
2008 "Rock N' Roll Train," the first single from AC/DC's album "Black Ice," is released.
2015 Something old and something new. Motorhead unfurl their 22nd, and last, studio effort, "Bad Magic."
2015 Spock's Beard issue their 12th album, "The Oblivion Particle."
source: rockintown
This Day In Rock History: August 29th
1966: The Beatles ended their fourth American tour at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA. It turned out that the show was their last public concert.
1977: 3 people were arrested in Memphis after trying to steal Elvis’ body. As a result his body was moved to Graceland.
1995: While shooting the music video for Meat Loaf’s “I’d Lie for You,” a pilot and cameraman were killed in a helicopter crash in the Sequoia National Forest about 150 miles north of Los Angeles, CA.
source: noiseaddicts
1966: The Beatles ended their fourth American tour at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA. It turned out that the show was their last public concert.
1977: 3 people were arrested in Memphis after trying to steal Elvis’ body. As a result his body was moved to Graceland.
1995: While shooting the music video for Meat Loaf’s “I’d Lie for You,” a pilot and cameraman were killed in a helicopter crash in the Sequoia National Forest about 150 miles north of Los Angeles, CA.
source: noiseaddicts
This Day In Rock History: August 29th
1964, Roy Orbison's 'Oh, Pretty Woman' was released in the US. It went on to reach No.1 four weeks later. The title was inspired by Orbison's wife Claudette interrupting a conversation to announce she was going out; when Orbison asked if she was okay for cash, his co-writer Bill Dees interjected "A pretty woman never needs any money."
2005, 77-year-old Fats Domino was rescued from the flooding in New Orleans caused by Hurricane Katrina. He had earlier told his agent that he planned to remain in his home despite the order to evacuate.
source: thisdayinmusic
1964, Roy Orbison's 'Oh, Pretty Woman' was released in the US. It went on to reach No.1 four weeks later. The title was inspired by Orbison's wife Claudette interrupting a conversation to announce she was going out; when Orbison asked if she was okay for cash, his co-writer Bill Dees interjected "A pretty woman never needs any money."
2005, 77-year-old Fats Domino was rescued from the flooding in New Orleans caused by Hurricane Katrina. He had earlier told his agent that he planned to remain in his home despite the order to evacuate.
source: thisdayinmusic
