This Day In Rock History

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: March 6th


1944 Mary Wilson (of The Supremes) is born in Greenville, Mississippi. After moving to Detroit, she meets fellow future Supreme Florence Ballard at an elementary school talent show.

1945 Hugh Grundy (drummer for The Zombies) is born in Winchester, England.

1946 David Gilmour (guitarist, vocalist for Pink Floyd) is born in Cambridge, England.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: March 6th


2000 Eric Clapton was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the third time, after receiving previous honors as a member of The Yardbirds and Cream.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: March 6th


2013 English guitarist, singer, Alvin Lee died age 68. Lee's performance at the Woodstock Festival in 1969 was captured on film in the documentary of the event, and his 'lightning-fast' playing helped catapult him to stardom. Ten Years After were known for tracks such as 'I'm Going Home', 'Hear Me Calling', 'I'd Love to Change the World' and 'Love Like a Man'.


source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: March 6th


A few albums that was released....

1971 ● The Rolling Stones —— Stone Age ► Blues-Rock

1974 ● Three Dog Night —— Hard Labor ► Blue-Eyed Soul

1978 ● John Mellencamp (Johnny Cougar) —— A Biography ► Folk-Rock

1990 ● Kris Kristofferson —— Third World Warrior ► Trad Country

1995 ● Annie Lennox —— Medusa ► Adult Alternative Pop-Rock

2006 ● David Gilmour —— On An Island ► Prog Rock


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: March 7th


1943 Chris White (bass guitarist for The Zombies) is born in England.

1946 Peter Wolf (lead vocalist for The J. Geils Band) is born Peter Walter Blankfield in the Bronx, New York.

1946 Matthew Fisher (organist for Procol Harum) is born in Croydon, England.

1971 Saxophonist/flautist Harold McNair (of Ginger Baker's Airforce) dies of lung cancer at age 39.

2013 Guitarist Peter Banks, a founding member of Yes, dies at age 65.


source: calendarsongfacts

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: March 7th


1966 Tina Turner recorded her vocal on the Phil Spector produced 'River Deep Mountain High'. It went on to make No.3 in the UK but only No.88 on the US chart. Spector was well aware of Ike Turner's controlling attitude in the studio, and therefore he drafted an unusual contract: the River Deep – Mountain High album and single would be credited to Ike & Tina Turner, but Ike was paid $20,000 to stay away from the studio, and only Tina Turner's vocals would be used on the record. Session musicians who played on the track included Leon Russell (keyboards), Glen Campbell (guitar), and Hal Blaine (drums).



source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: March 7th


A few albums that was released....


1969 ● Genesis —— From Genesis To Revelation ► Pop-Rock

1970 ● Mountain —— Climbing! ► Hard Rock

1973 ● The Byrds —— Byrds ► Country-Rock

1975 ● David Bowie —— Young Americans ► Glam Rock

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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: March 8th



1973 American singer and musician Ron McKernan died aged 27 from liver failure brought on by alcohol poisoning. He was a founding member and keyboard player with the Grateful Dead and played in the group from 1965 to 1972. Unlike the other members of the Grateful Dead, McKernan avoided psychedelic drugs, preferring to drink alcohol (namely whiskey and flavored fortified wine). By 1971, his health had been affected by alcoholism and liver damage and doctors advised him to stop touring.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: March 8th


1945 Micky Dolenz (drummer, vocalist for The Monkees) is born George Michael Dolenz, Jr. in Los Angeles, California.

1946 Randy Meisner (bassist for Poco, Eagles) is born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

1947 Michael Allsup (guitarist for Three Dog Night) is born in Oakdale, California.

1948 Mel Galley (of Whitesnake) is born in Cannock, Staffordshire, England.

2014 Jerry Corbitt of The Youngbloods dies of lung cancer at age 71.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: March 8th



1969: Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “Proud Mary” which was their first top ten single in the U.S.

1975: Styx peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “Lady” which was their first top ten single in the U.S.

Birthdays:

Clive Burr-drummer for Iron Maiden born in 1957


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