This Day In Rock History

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: August 28th


1971 Canada's Five Man Electrical Band saw their hit single "Signs" peak at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. It would go on to sell over a million copies and be awarded a Gold Record by the RIAA. A string of other releases followed: "Absolutely Right" (#26 in 1971), "Money Back Guarantee" (#72 in 1972), "I'm A Stranger Here" (#76 in 1972), and "Werewolf" (#64 in 1974), but none could match the band's earlier success.


source: classicbands

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: August 28th


1967: The Young Rascals released “How Can I Be Sure,” the final single from the group’s third studio album, Groovin’. It reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, #2 on the Cash Box Top 100, and #1 in Canada.


source: wwcfradio

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: August 28th


A few albums that was released....


1978 ● Devo —— Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! ► Pop-Rock/Post-Punk New Wave

1983 ● The Moody Blues —— The Present [UK] ► Prog Rock

2015 ● Motörhead —— Bad Magic ► Heavy Metal


source: drrocksblog&roll

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: August 29th


1970, Led Zeppelin, The Youngbloods, Iron Butterfly and The Ides of March all appeared at the Man Pop Festival, Winnipeg, in Canada.

1994, Oasis released their debut album Definitely Maybe, which went straight to number one in the UK Albums Charts on initial release. It was the fastest selling debut album of all time in the UK when it was released and went on to be certified 7x Platinum (2.1 million+ sales) by the BPI. Definitely Maybe marked the beginning of Oasis’ success in America, selling over one million copies there, despite only peaking at 58 on the Billboard 200. The album went on to sell over 10 million copies worldwide and brought widespread critical acclaim.


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[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: August 29th


2021 American drummer Ron Bushy died following a battle with cancer, at the age of 79. He was a member of the rock band Iron Butterfly and as the drum soloist on the band's iconic song In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida released in 1968. He was the only member of the group to appear on all six of its studio albums.


source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: August 29th


1981 The two day Rock on the Tyne festival began in Gateshead, England, featuring Ian Dury, Elvis Costello, U2, Rory Gallagher, Doll By Doll, Wang Chung, Becket, Dr Feelgood, The Gingers Nutters (featuring Ginger Baker), Trimmer and Jenkins and Lindisfarne.


source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: August 29th


1964 "Oh, Pretty Woman," by the great Roy Orbison, was released on this day.

2005 77-year-old Fats Domino was rescued from the flooding in New Orleans caused by Hurricane Katrina.


source: thecurrent

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: August 29th


1942 Sterling Morrison (guitarist for The Velvet Underground) is born Holmes Sterling Morrison Jr. in East Meadow, New York

1943 Jazz/rock musician Dick Halligan (of Blood, Sweat & Tears) is born in Troy, New York.

1945 Rock musician Chris Copping (of Procol Harum) is born in Middleton, Lancashire, England.

1958 Michael Jackson is born in Gary, Indiana.

1970 The Isle of Wight Festival hits its stride on Day 4 (of 5), with performances by Miles Davis, The Doors and The Who. Joni Mitchell's set is interrupted by a hippie named Yogi Joe who has to be removed by security. It also features Emerson, Lake And Palmer in only their second live performance, which is later released as the album Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970.


source: calendarsongfacts

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: August 29th


1989: The Rolling Stones released their nineteenth British and twenty-first American studio album, Steel Wheels. The LP marked a reconciliation between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, a return the band’s classic sound, and the launching of their biggest world tour to date. It was the Stones’ last full-length studio album with long-time bassist Bill Wyman, who later announced his departure in January of 1993, as well as the first album not to feature pianist, former member, and frequent collaborator Ian Stewart, who had died shortly before the release of their previous album, Dirty Work.


source: wwcfradio

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: August 29th


A few albums that was released....


1987 ● Warren Zevon —— Sentimental Hygiene ► Pop-Rock

1989 ● Elton John —— Sleeping With The Past ► Pop-Rock

1995 ● Heart —— The Road Home ► Album Rock

2005 ● Iron Maiden —— Death On The Road ► Heavy Metal

2005 ● Eric Clapton —— Back Home ► Blues-Rock

2006 ● Motörhead —— Kiss Of Death ► Heavy Metal

2006 ● The Moody Blues —— An Introduction To The Moody Blues ► Brit Beat

2011 ● 38 Special —— Live From Texas ► Southern Rock


source: drrocksblog&roll