This Day In Rock History

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: August 24th


1981 - The Rolling Stones released Tattoo You. The big hit from the album was "Start Me Up," which they first recorded with a reggae rhythm in 1977. That version was scrapped, but they rocked it up for Tattoo You with better results.

1989 - The Who perform a special 20th anniversary charity concert of their rock opera Tommy at the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles, featuring guests Elton John (as the Pinball Wizard), Patti LaBelle (as the Acid Queen), Steve Winwood (as the Hawker), Phil Collins (as Uncle Ernie), and Billy Idol (as Cousin Kevin).


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: August 24th


2021 Charlie Watts, drummer for The Rolling Stones, passed away at the age of 80. In 2016, he was ranked 12th in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 greatest drummers of all time.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: August 24th


1938 David Freiberg (vocalist and multi-instrumentalist for Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jefferson Airplane) is born in Cincinnati, Ohio.

1943 John Cipollina (lead guitarist for Quicksilver Messenger Service) is born in Berkeley, California.

1945 Ken Hensley (multi-instrumentalist and songwriter for Uriah Heep) is born in Hertfordshire, England.

1947 Jim Fox (drummer for the James Gang) is born in Cleveland, Ohio.

1951 Danny Joe Brown (lead singer of Molly Hatchet) is born in Jacksonville, Florida.

1951 Michael Derosier (former drummer for Heart) is born in Canada.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: August 24th


2023 Bernie Marsden, the original guitarist for Whitesnake, passed away at the age of 72. Along with lead singer, David Coverdale, he co-wrote the band's 1987, chart topping single, "Here I Go Again".


source: classicbands

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: August 24th


A few albums that was released....


1987 ● John Cougar Mellencamp —— The Lonesome Jubilee ► Roots Rock


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: August 25th


1976 - Boston released its self-titled debut album.

1986 - Paul Simon's "Graceland" was released

1988 - Metallica released the album "And Justice For All."


source: onthisday

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: August 25th


2009 - During a radio broadcast on BBC Radio 6 Music, Bob Dylan revealed that he was speaking to a number of car companies about becoming the voice of their GPS systems. Dylan said he thought it would be good for drivers to hear him saying things like, "Take a left at the next street. No, a right. You know what, just go straight."


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: August 25th


1975 Bruce Springsteen released his third studio album Born to Run. The album peaked at No.3 on the Billboard chart eventually selling six million copies in the United States and has since been considered by critics to be one of the greatest albums in popular music. Two singles were released from the album: 'Born to Run' and 'Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out'; the first helped Springsteen to reach mainstream popularity.

2014 Led Zeppelin's 'Whole Lotta Love' was voted the greatest guitar riff of all time by listeners of BBC Radio 2 in the UK. The rock classic came out top from a list of 100 riffs drawn up by a panel of Radio 2 and 6 Music DJs, critics and record producers. 'Sweet Child O' Mine' by Guns 'N' Roses was second in the poll, with Back In Black (AC/DC) and 'Smoke On The Water' (Deep Purple) the next most popular.


source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: August 25th


1941 Christopher Augustine (drummer for Every Mother's Son) is born in New York. Known for the 1967 hit "Come on Down to My Boat."

1951 Rob Halford (frontman for Judas Priest) is born in Sutton Coldfield, England.

1952 Geoff Downes (keyboard player/songwriter for Asia and Yes) is born Stockport, Cheshire, England.

1962 Vivian Campbell, who would replace the late Steve Clark as guitarist for Def Leppard, is born in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.


source: calendarsongfacts

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: August 25th


1970: Emerson, Lake & Palmer made their live debut at The Guildhall in Plymouth, England.

1970: Elton John made his U.S. live debut at the Troubadour in Los Angeles where he was booked for a full week.

2004: Judas Priest singer Rob Halford was the guest vocalist for Black Sabbath at an Ozzfest date in Camden, NJ as Ozzy Osbourne had come down with bronchitis. This was Halford’s third time singing for Black Sabbath as he sang for them during two concerts in 1992.


source: paulshaffersdayinrock