This Day In Rock History

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: June 19th


A few albums that was released...



1978 ● Trooper —— Thick As Thieves ► Hard Rock

1979 ● Blue Öyster Cult —— Mirrors ► Metal

1984 ● Glenn Frey —— The Allnighter ► Pop-Rock

1988 ● Jimmy Page —— Outrider ► Blues-Rock

2001 ● Loverboy —— Live, Loud And Loose (1982 – 1986) ► Arena Rock


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 20th


1969, The first of a three day Festival in Newport, California, featuring: Ike And Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Byrds, The Rascals, Steppenwolf, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Janis Joplin, Johnny Winter, Eric Burdon and Love. A three day ticket cost $15 (£8.80). Hendrix received $125,000 for his appearance, at the time it was the highest fee ever paid to a rock act for a single appearance.

1974, Van Morrison, The Allman Brothers Band, The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Tim Buckley, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band and The Doobie Brothers all appeared at Knebworth Park, Stevenage, England. A special PA system was used for the event, claiming to be the best ever for an outside show, weighing 12 tons and needing five technicians.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 20th


1954 Rock bassist Michael Anthony (of Van Halen, Chickenfoot) is born in Chicago, Illinois.

1960 John Taylor (bassist for Duran Duran) is born Nigel John Taylor in Solihull, Warwickshire, England. As well as co-founding Duran Duran he later achieves a second round of success in rock supergroup The Power Station.

1978 Foreigner releases Double Vision.

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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 20th


1980: The Eagles headlined the Texxas Jam at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Other acts on the bill included Foreigner, Cheap Trick, Sammy Hagar & April Wine.

1986: The Prince’s Trust Concert was held at Wembley Stadium in London featuring Paul McCartney, Elton John, Tina Turner, Dire Straits, Bryan Adams & Phil Collins.

Birthdays:
Brian Wilson born in 1942

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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 20th


2008 Jimmy Buffett announced that his Margaritaville Holdings had paired with New York gambling company Coastal Marina to buy the Trump Marina Hotel Casino for $316 million. His vast business empire also includes tequila, beer, frozen food, footwear, restaurants, a resort, a record label and a recording studio. In 2006, Rolling Stone magazine estimated Buffett's earnings, at $44 million - the seventh-most of any musician.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 20th


2019 - David Gilmour’s guitar collection set several auction records when nearly 130 instruments went up for bid at Christie’s in New York. The former Pink Floyd frontman’s most iconic instrument, the so-called Black Strat, fetched $3,975,000. Other items sold included a 1954 Fender Stratocaster with the serial number 0001, which was used on the recording of 'Another Brick in the Wall Part 2' went for over $1.8 million, a 1958 Gretsch White Penguin went for $447,000, and a 1955 Gibson Goldtop Les Paul, also used on 'Another Brick' sold for $447,000. Christie’s declared all to be world auction records.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: June 20th


A few albums that was released...


1966 ● The Beatles —— Yesterday…And Today ► Pop-Rock

1969 ● Grateful Dead —— Aoxomoxoa ► Psychedelic Rock

1974 ● Bob Dylan & The Band —— Before The Flood ► Folk-Rock

1975 ● Neil Young —— Tonight’s The Night ► Folk-Rock

1980 ● Peter Frampton —— Rise Up ► Arena Rock

1985 ● Scorpions —— World Wide Live ► Heavy Metal/ Rock

1988 ● Chicago —— Chicago 19 ► Jazz-Rock

1989 ● The Allman Brothers Band —— Dreams ► Southern Rock

1989 ● Prince —— Batman ► Dance-Pop


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 21st


1944 Ray Davies (rhythm guitarist, vocalist for The Kinks) is born in Fortis Green, London, England.

1947 Joey Molland of Badfinger is born in Edge Hill, Liverpool, England. He's the only member of the group to live into his 60s. Lead singer Pete Ham (27) and guitarist Tom Evans (36) both commit suicide, and drummer Mike Gibbins dies of a brain aneurysm at 56.

1950 Joey Kramer (drummer for Aerosmith) is born in The Bronx, New York City.

1951 Rock multi-instrumentalist Nils Lofgren (of Grin, E Street Band, All Starr Band) is born in Chicago, Illinois.

1979 Angus MacLise (original drummer for The Velvet Underground) dies of hypoglycemia and tuberculosis at age 41.


source: calendarsongfacts

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 21st


1972 The first Stonehenge Free Festival was held at Stonehenge, England culminating on the summer solstice. Staged between 1972 and 1984, acts who have appeared include Hawkwind, Gong, Doctor and the Medics, Flux of Pink Indians, Buster Blood Vessel, Crass, Selector, Dexys Midnight Runners, Thompson Twins, The Raincoats, Amazulu, Wishbone Ash, Man, Benjamin Zephaniah, The Enid, Roy Harper, Jimmy Page, Ted Chippington, Zorch and Ozric Tentacles.

2001, John Lee H.o.o.k.e.r, American blues singer and guitarist died in his sleep aged 83. Had hits with 'Boom Boom', 'Dimples' and 'I'm In The Mood'. His songs have been covered by many artists including Cream, AC/DC, ZZ Top, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Van Morrison, The Yardbirds, The Doors and The White Stripes. He appeared and sang in the 1980 movie The Blues Brothers.


source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 21st


1965 The debut LP by The Byrds, "Mr. Tambourine Man" was released on Columbia Records. The album would peak at #6 on the Billboard chart and reach #7 in the United Kingdom. The "Mr. Tambourine Man" single had been issued ahead of the album in April, 1965 and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK chart. A second single, "All I Really Want to Do", also a Dylan cover, stalled at #40 in America, but reached the Top 10 in Great Britain. The Byrds themselves played on most of the songs, but on the instrumental tracks for "Mr. Tambourine Man" and "I Knew I'd Want You", Jim McGuinn's twelve-string electric guitar was accompanied by members of The Wrecking Crew, including Bill Pitman and Jerry Cole on guitars, Larry Knechtel on bass, Leon Russell on electric piano, and Hal Blaine on drums.


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