This Day In Rock History

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: May 30th


1984: Jefferson Starship released Nuclear Furniture, the band’s eighth studio album and last before the departure of leader Paul Kantner and the formation of the offshoot band Starship.


source: wwcfradio

 

[CrazyConnie]

Music History Today Podcast May 30

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: May 30th


A few albums that was released....


1972 ● The Velvet Underground —— Live At Max’s Kansas City ► Alt. Rock

1979 ● Peter Frampton —— Where I Should Be ► Arena Rock

1980 ● Peter Gabriel —— Peter Gabriel [3] ► Prog Rock

1995 ● Eddie Money —— Love And Money ► Album Rock


source: drrocksblog&roll

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: May 31st


1938 Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary) is born in Manhattan, New York.

1948 Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham is born in Redditch, Worcestershire, England.


source: calendarsongfacts

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: May 31st


1961: Chuck Berry opened his Berry Park in Wentzville, Missouri. The 30-acre complex featured a swimming pool, miniature golf course, ferris wheel, children’s zoo, and a picnic area.

1972: James Gang released their fourth studio album, Straight Shooter.

1974: Chicago released “Call on Me,” the second single from their sixth studio album, Chicago VII. It was the band’s first song written by trumpet player Lee Loughnane, who was also the last original member to receive a songwriting credit.

1999: Mike + The Mechanics released their fifth studio album, Mike & The Mechanics. Also known as M6, the LP was the band’s last with founding member Paul Young before his death in 2000.



source: wwcfradio

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: May 31st


1973, To celebrate John Bonham’s 25th birthday, Robert Plant leads an audience at the Felt Forum in Los Angeles in a rendition of “Happy Birthday.” Later that night Bonham celebrates with George Harrison, who ends up throwing his birthday cake at the drummer. Bonham tosses Harrison into the hotel pool.

1976, The Who start a three-date tour of the UK at the Charlton Football Ground in London. Since all three dates are at football stadiums, the tour is known as the “Who Put the Boot In” tour. This show also puts The Who in the Guinness Book of World Records as “The World’s Loudest Pop Group” as their output registers 120 decibels at 50 meters. Supporting acts are The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Little Feat, The Outlaws and Streetwalkers.

1977, Emerson, Lake & Palmer kick off an American tour accompanied by a 70-piece orchestra. It costs the band $200,000 a week to keep the circus on the road.



source; internetfm

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: May 31st


1980 Lipps Inc went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Funkytown'. The disco hit was also a No.1 in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, Australia and The Netherlands. It reached No. 2 in the UK.


source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: May 31st


1961 Jimi Hendrix officially enlisted in the United States Army and was sent to Fort Ord, California to complete eight weeks of basic training. From there he would he assigned to the 101st Airborne Division and stationed at Fort Campbell in Kentucky. He would be honorably discharged on June 29th, 1962. The story of him leaving the military after breaking his ankle following a parachute jump has been brought into question by his fellow soldiers, who said that Hendrix fabricated the event.

1988 English singer Robert Palmer releases the single, "Simply Irresistible", which will peak at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. It would also win a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance at next year's ceremony. In the UK, the record was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Single, even though it had only risen to #44 on the Official UK chart.


source: classicbands

 

[Buckeye Randy]

Hey, I just want to say I enjoy this feature on this board. I am surprised there are not many follow up comments.

 

[Buckeye Randy]

This Day In Rock History: May 31st

1988 English singer Robert Palmer releases the single, "Simply Irresistible", which will peak at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. It would also win a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance at next year's ceremony. In the UK, the record was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Single, even though it had only risen to #44 on the Official UK chart.


source: classicbands

I for one was surprised when Robert Palmer became a big MTV superstar. I loved his simpler pub rocker "Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor Doctor)" in 1978 and later discovered his totally awesome album, "Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley" from 1974.