This Day In Rock History

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: November 21st


A few albums that was released....



1966 ● The Animals —— Animalism ► Blues-Rock

1969 ● The Moody Blues —— To Our Children’s Children’s Children ► Psychedelic Rock

1970 ● Sly & The Family Stone —— Greatest Hits ► Soul-Funk

1980 ● REO Speedwagon —— Hi Infidelity ► Arena Rock

1980 ● Steely Dan —— Gaucho ► Jazz-Rock



source: drrocksblog&roll

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: November 22nd


1941 Jesse Colin Young (vocalist, bassist for The Youngbloods) is born Perry Miller in Queens, New York City.

1942 Floyd Sneed (drummer for Three Dog Night) is born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

1947 Rod Price (lead guitarist for Foghat) is born Roderick Michael Price in Willesden, North London, England.

1948 Dennis Larden (of Every Mother's Son) is born in New York City, New York. Known for the 1967 hit "Come On Down To My Boat."

1950 Little Steven Van Zandt (guitarist/mandolinist for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band) is born in Boston, Massachusetts.


source: calendarsongfacts

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: November 22nd


1991 Alice Cooper came to the rescue of two fans; Patrick and Dee Ann Kelly, whose California home was about to be re-possessed. Patrick had painted Coopers face on the house to help sell the property. Mr Cooper signed autographs to help raise money for the couple.

1997 INXS singer Michael Hutchence was found dead in his hotel suite in Sydney. He was 37. Hutchence body was found at 11.50am n.a.k.e.d. behind the door to his room. He had apparently hanged himself with his own belt and the buckle broke away and his body was found kneeling on the floor and facing the door. It had been suggested that his death resulted from an act of auto eroticism, no forensic or other evidence to substantiate that suggestion was found.


source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: November 22nd


2002, The surviving members of The Doors, Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger, announced they would record and tour again with a new line up including ex- Cult singer Ian Astbury and former Police drummer Stewart Copeland. Original drummer John Densmore was not able to take part because he was suffering from severe tinnitus.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: November 22nd


A few albums that was released....


1968 ● The Kinks —— The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society ► British Rock

1993 ● Jethro Tull —— Nightcap: The Unreleased Masters 1972-1991 [UK] ► Folk-Rock

1994 ● Aerosmith —— Box Of Fire ► Hard Rock

1994 ● ZZ Top —— One Foot In The Blues ► Blues-Rock

2003 ● Rory Gallagher —— Meeting With The G-Man ► Blues-Rock

2005 ● Rush —— R30: 30th Anniversary World Tour ► Prog/Art Rock

2011 ● Motörhead —— The Wörld Is Ours – Vol. 1: Everywhere Further Than Everyplace Else ► Heavy Metal


source: drrocksblog&roll

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: November 23rd


1889 - The world's first jukebox was installed at San Francisco's' Palais Royale Saloon. The machine was originally called the "nickel-in-the-slot player" by Louis Glass, the entrepreneur who installed it. The machine, built by the Pacific Phonograph Company, featured four stethoscope-like tubes attached to an Edison electric phonograph fitted inside an oak cabinet, meaning four different listeners could be plugged into the same song simultaneously. The machine became known as a "jukebox" later, although the origin of the word remains a bit vague.

1991 - Queen frontman Freddie Mercury issued a statement confirming he has AIDS and calling for help in fighting the disease. "I felt it correct to keep this information private to date to protect the privacy of those around me," he wrote. "However, the time has come now for my friends and fans around the world to know the truth and I hope that everyone will join with my doctors and all those worldwide in the fight against this terrible disease." Mercury died the next day.


source: thecurrent

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: November 23rd


1974 The band Spooky Tooth split up after releasing seven albums since 1968. At various times, the group included Gary Wright (who would have solo success with "Dreamweaver" and "Love Is Alive"), Mick Jones (later with Foreigner), Chris Stainton (who went on to work with Joe Cocker), and Henry McCullough. (recruited by Paul McCartney And Wings) The British band never charted in their home country, but gained modest success in the US.

2016 Elvis Presley's close personal friend and professional aide Joe Esposito died at the age of 78. The pair met in 1959 while both were serving in the Army. Esposito later became Presley's road manager and professional assistant and was one of two best men at Presley's 1967 wedding and a pallbearer at his funeral in 1977.


source: classicbands

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: November 23rd


A few albums that was released....


1981 ● Pink Floyd —— A Collection Of Great Dance Songs ► Prog Rock

1993 ● Guns N’ Roses —— The Spaghetti Incident? ► Hard Rock

1993 ● Metallica —— Live Shit: Binge & Purge ► Heavy Metal

1999 ● Mötley Crüe —— Live: Entertainment Or Death ► Heavy Metal

2004 ● Poco —— Keeping The Legend Alive ► Country-Rock

2004 ● Evanescence —— Anywhere But Home ► Hard Rock/Alt Metal

2008 ● Guns N’ Roses —— Chinese Democracy ► Hard Rock

2009 ● Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers —— The Live Anthology ► Album Rock


source: drrocksblog&roll

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: November 24th


1991 Eric Carr (Paul Charles Caravello) drummer with Kiss died aged 41, of complications from cancer in a New York hospital. Carr replaced Peter Criss in 1980 and remained a band member until he became ill in 1991. For his Kiss stage persona, Carr was known as 'The Fox.'

1991 Queen frontman Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara) died at the age of 45, following complications from the AIDS virus. His death came just one day after he announced his diagnosis to the press. Mercury co-founded Queen in 1970, and remained the band’s frontman throughout his life. Beloved for his flamboyant stage presence and his impressive vocal range, Mercury wrote many of the band’s best-loved hits, including the operatic "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Somebody to Love," and the enduring anthem, "We Are the Champions." Outside of Queen, Mercury pursued a variety of projects, including his solo album, Mr. Bad Guy – a Top Ten hit in the UK.

2008 English drummer Michael Lee died from a seizure aged 39. Lee had worked with Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Little Angels, The Cult, Ian Gillan, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Quireboys and Thin Lizzy.


source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: November 24th


1945 Lee Michaels is born Michael Olsen in Los Angeles, California. Known for the 1971 pop hit "Do You Know What I Mean."

1957 Chris Hayes (lead guitarist for Huey Lewis and the News) is born in Great Lakes, Illinois.


source: calendarsongfacts