This Day In Rock History

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: Feb 21st


2022 Elton John's private jet had to make an emergency landing at Farnborough Airport in Hampshire, England, after suffering hydraulic failure mid-air. The pilot was then forced to make three attempts to land because of high winds. Despite the ordeal, Elton quickly boarded another flight to ensure he could perform at Madison Square Garden in New York the following day.


source: classicbands

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: Feb 21st


A few albums that was released....


1968 ● Blood, Sweat & Tears —— Child Is Father To The Man ► Pop-Rock

1973 ● The Temptations —— Masterpiece ► Soul – Motown

1975 ● Status Quo —— On The Level ► Blues-Rock

1986 ● Elvis Costello —— King Of America ► Alt. Pop-Rock

1994 ● Emperor —— In The Nightside Eclipse ► Heavy Metal/Black Metal


source: drrocksblog&roll

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: February 22nd


1986: MTV aired 22 hours of the Monkees TV episodes in celebration of their 20th anniversary as a group.

source: noiseaddicts

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: Feb 22nd


1977 - The Eagles released the single for "Hotel California."


source: onthisday

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: Feb 22nd


1994 Papa John Creach died of heart failure at the age of 76. Creach was a fiddler who first came to the notice of Rock fans when he joined Jefferson Airplane from 1970 to 1972. A veteran of Jazz and Blues groups, he was in his early 50s while his fellow band members were still approaching 30.



source: classicbands

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: Feb 22nd


1987, Andy Warhol, pop artist and producer died after a gall bladder operation. The founder of the Pop Art movement, produced and managed the Velvet Underground, designed the 1967 Velvet Underground And Nico 'peeled banana' album cover and The Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers album cover.


source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: Feb 22nd


1983 Styx release Kilroy Was Here, a concept album about a dystopian future where rock and roll is banned and technology has run amok


source: calendarsongfacts

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: Feb 22nd


1993 - Radiohead's first album, Pablo Honey, was released.


source: onthisday

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: Feb 22nd


A few albums that was released....

1969 ● Ten Years After —— Stonedhenge ► Hard Rock

1971 ● David Crosby —— If I Could Only Remember My Name ► Folk-Rock

1980 ● Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark —— Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark ► New Wave Synth Pop

1986 ● Ozzy Osbourne —— The Ultimate Sin ► Hard Rock

2000 ● The Byrds —— Live At The Fillmore – February 1969 ► Country-Rock

2011 ● John Waite —— Rough & Tumble ► Power Pop


source: drrocksblog&roll

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: Feb 23rd


1979 - Dire Straits began their first U.S./Canada tour in Boston.


source: onthisday