This Day In Rock History

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: April 19th


2020 Ian Whitcomb, the British born singer who scored a Billboard #8 hit with "You Turn Me On" in 1965, died of natural causes at the age of 78. He opened for The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, and Sam the Sham And The Pharaohs in '65, but retired shortly after and was later commissioned by Penguin Books to write a history of Pop music called After the Ball, published in 1972. After moving to American, he spent the rest of his life recording, writing about music, producing TV programs and hosting radio shows.

2021 Jim Steinman, a songwriter whose most successful works included Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart", Air Supply's "Making Love Out of Nothing at All", Meat Loaf's "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)", Barry Manilow's "Read 'Em and Weep", and Celine Dion's cover of "It's All Coming Back to Me Now", died of kidney failure at the age of 73.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: April 19th


2002 - Alice In Chains lead singer Layne Staley is discovered dead in his Seattle apartment after police break down his door to investigate reports that he is missing. Staley, whose addictions led him to cut off contact with friends and family, had died on April 5 of a drug overdose. He was 34.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: April 19th


1971: The Doors released their sixth studio album, and last to feature Jim Morrison, L.A. Woman, through Elektra Records. It went Platinum in multiple countries, including the US, France, Canada, and Australia, and features the iconic songs "Love Her Madly," "Riders on the Storm," and the title track.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: April 19th


A few albums that was released....


1968 ● The Zombies —— Odessey and Oracle ► Baroque Pop

1991 ● Golden Earring —— Bloody Buccaneers ► Hard Rock

1999 ● The Cranberries —— Bury The Hatchet ► Alt. Pop-Rock

2011 ● The Steve Miller Band —— Let Your Hair Down ► Blue-Eyed_Soul

2014 ● R.E.M. —— Unplugged: The Complete 1991 and 2001 Sessions ► Indie Rock


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: April 20th


1945 Keyboardist Jimmy Winston (The Moments, The Small Faces) is born in Stratford, London, England.

1948 Craig Frost (keyboardist for Grand Funk Railroad) is born in Flint, Michigan.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: April 20th


1991 Steve Marriott leader of Small Faces and Humble Pie, died in a fire at his home in Essex. His work became a major influence for many 90s bands. Small Faces had the 1967 UK No.3 & US No.16 single 'Itchycoo Park', plus 1968 No.1 UK album 'Ogden's Nut Gone Flake', Humble Pie, 1969 UK No.4 single 'Natural Born Bugie'. As a child actor he played parts in Dixon of Dock Green and The Artful Dodger in Oliver.

1992 'A Concert For Life' took place at Wembley Stadium as a tribute to Queen singer Freddie Mercury and for aids awareness. Acts appearing included; Elton John, Roger Daltrey, Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), David Bowie, Mick Ronson, James Hetfield, George Michael, Seal, Paul Young, Annie Lennox, Lisa Stansfield, Robert Plant, Joe Elliott and Phil Collen, Axl Rose and Slash.

2021 Scottish singer Les McKeown died age 65. As the lead singer of the Bay City Rollers during their most successful period from 1971 - 1976 the group scored 10 UK top ten hit singles including two No.1’s. The Rollers were also the subject of a 20-week UK television series, Shang-a-Lang.


source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: April 20th


1971 - Five friends at San Rafael High School in California coined the term "4:20" as a euphemism for smoking pot. April 20 became a popular time to spark one up, as did 4:20 p.m. Note that the Boston song "Smokin'" clocks in at four minutes and 20 seconds, and if you multiply the title numbers in Bob Dylan's "Rainy Day Women" (No. 12 and No. 35), you get 420, dude!


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: April 20th


1968, Deep Purple made their live debut at a gig in Tastrup, Denmark. Formally known as Roundabout, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore suggested a new name, Deep Purple, after his grandmother’s favorite song. “Deep Purple” had been a hit for Peter De Rose. Blackmore’s grandmother had repeatedly asked if they would be performing the song.

1993, Aerosmith released Get A Grip, their 11th studio album which became their best selling album to date with sales over 20 million. The album which featured the hits “Livin’ On The Edge” and “Crazy,” also featured guests Don Henley and Lenny Kravitz.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: April 20th


1970: Jethro Tull’s third studio album, Benefit, was released in the UK. Less than two weeks later the album was issued in America. The album was the band’s first to include organist John Evan and the last to include bassist Glenn Cornick.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: April 20th


A few albums that was released....


1972 ● Dr. John —— Dr. John’s Gumbo ► Roots Rock

1979 ● Charlie Daniels Band —— Million Mile Reflections ► Southern Rock

1999 ● Alice Cooper —— The Life And Crimes Of Alice Cooper ► Hard Rock

2004 ● Little Feat —— Highwire Act: Live In St. Louis 2003 ► Southern Rock


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