This Day In Rock History

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This Day In Rock History: June 13th


1975: Jefferson Starship’s second studio album, Red Octopus, was released. It marked the return of original Jefferson Airplane singer Marty Balin, and went on to become the band’s biggest success on the chart, reaching #1 in the US, as well as becoming the band’s biggest-selling LP.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 13th


1969: The Rolling Stones held a press conference in Hyde Park, London, introducing 20-year-old Mick Taylor as the band's new guitarist. Taylor debuted on July 5, two days after the death of former guitarist Brian Jones.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 13th


1980, “Roadie” opens across America. Appearing in the film are VH1 giants Meat Loaf, Blondie, Pat Benatar, Cheap Trick, Alice Cooper, and Styx.


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[CrazyConnie]

Music History Today Podcast June 13

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: June 13th


A few albums that was released...


1983 ● Stevie Ray Vaughan And Double Trouble —— Texas Flood ► Blues-Rock

1987 ● Elton John —— Elton John Live In Australia With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra ► Pop-Rock

2005 ● Rory Gallagher —— Big Guns: The Very Best Of Rory Gallagher ► Blues-Rock

2006 ● Joan Jett & The Blackhearts —— Sinner ► Hard Rock



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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 14th


1945 Rod Argent (keyboardist for The Zombies, founder of Argent) is born in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England.

1947 Barry Melton (original lead guitarist for Country Joe & The Fish, Dinosaurs) is born in Brooklyn, New York.

1949 Jim Lea (multi-instrumentalist of Slade) is born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.

1949 Alan White (drummer for Yes) is born in Ferryhill, County Durham, England.

1963 Chris DeGarmo (lead guitarist for Queensrÿche) is born in Wenatchee, Washington.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 14th


1970 Grand Funk Railroad spends $100,000 for a block long billboard in New York's Times Square to advertise its latest record, "Closer to Home".


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 14th


1987, 30 hired hands moved 800 rented NHS beds onto Saunton Sands in North Devon for Storm Thorgerson to shoot what would be the cover of the forthcoming Pink Floyd album, A Momentary Lapse Of Reason. Rain interrupted the shoot and the team were forced to repeat the exercise two weeks later.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 14th


1995 Irish guitarist Rory Gallagher died after a chest infection set in following a liver transplant. Had been a member of Taste before going solo, sold over 30m albums worldwide. Voted Melody Maker's Top Musician of the Year in 1972, auditioned for The Rolling Stones following the departure of Mick Taylor. Gallagher made his final performance on 10 January 1995 in the Netherlands.

2016 Irish rock guitarist, Henry McCullough died after never fully recovering from a severe heart attack he had suffered four years earlier. He recorded with Paul McCartney and Wings, featuring on the hit James Bond theme, 'Live and Let Die' and 'My Love', the solo which he made up on the spot in front of a live orchestra. He was also a member of Spooky Tooth and The Grease Band.


source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 14th


1970 - Eric Clapton's new band was introduced as "Derek and the Dominos" when they took the stage at the Lyceum in London. They told the promoter they were "The Dynamics," but he convinced them to add the "Derek," which was a nickname for Clapton. His mangled name interpretation stuck.

2003 - "Bring Me To Life," the debut single from Evanescence, hits #1 in the UK and stays for four weeks. The song peaks at #5 in America.


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