This Day In Rock History

[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


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


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


1948 Alan Longmuir (bass guitarist for The Bay City Rollers) is born in Edinburgh, Scotland.

2001 The Cult return with their seventh studio album, and first new recording in seven years, Beyond Good and Evil.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 20th


1967: The Grateful Dead, Big Brother & the Holding Company, and Quicksilver Messenger Service performed for the summer solstice celebrations at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.

1969: The Grateful Dead released their third studio album, Aoxomoxoa. Considered to be the band’s experimental peak, it was one of the first rock albums to be recorded using 16-track technology. It was also the group’s first album recorded entirely in or near their original hometown of San Francisco and their only studio release to include pianist Tom Constanten as an official member. It was also the group’s first album to have lyricist Robert Hunter as a full-time contributor to the band, which cemented Jerry Garcia’s songwriting partnership with Hunter that endured for the rest of the band’s existence.

1986: Steve Winwood released “Higher Love,” the lead single from his fourth solo studio album, Back in the High Life.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 20th


1989 - The "Batman:Motion Picture Soundtrack" was released by Prince.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: June 20th


A few albums that was released...


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


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: June 21st


2001, John Lee Hooker, 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.


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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.


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[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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