LRRC EP837: Springsteen won't shut up, 1959 Modded Marshall Plexi, Tim Pierce, why Berlin broke up

Loudini: springsteen preaches to the UK about the US, the song that broke up Berlin, the Marshall 1959 MODIFIED plexi (andy dove), Tim Pierce’s adventures back stage at Live Aid and NYE 1999, Muddy Waters dies this week, happy birthday Pete Townsend, kanye

 

Riff of the Week: Say What You Will

 

Pittsburgh Kevin: eddie on SNL, Laurie Norris, why gen x looks so cool

 

Film Corner: death of a unicorn, Andor (again), Rogue One, Star Wars

 

The Week In Rock History:

🎸 Classic Rock Events: May 18–24

May 18

1. 1975 – Pinkpop Festival in Geleen, Netherlands, featured performances by Jack Bruce, Nazareth, and others, attracting around 32,000 attendees. (maketodayrock.com)
   
   

May 19

1. 1973 – Paul Simon released the single "Kodachrome," which reached #2 on the U.S. charts but was banned in the UK due to its mention of a trademarked name. (Classic Bands)
   
   
2. 1975 – Lynyrd Skynyrd released "Saturday Night Special," a song addressing the dangers of handguns, peaking at #27 on the Billboard Hot 100. (Classic Bands)
   
   
3. 1975 – The 6th edition of the Pinkpop Festival took place in Geleen, Netherlands, featuring performances by Jack Bruce, Nazareth, and others, drawing approximately 32,000 attendees. (maketodayrock.com)
   
   

May 20

1. 1977 – Fleetwood Mac's album "Rumours" regained the #1 spot on the U.S. charts, overtaking the Eagles' "Hotel California." (TopHit)
   
   
2. 1979 – The Charlie Daniels Band released the single "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," which became one of their most iconic songs. (top5000-rocketman5000.blogspot.com)
   
   

May 21

1. 1970 – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young released the protest single "Ohio," written by Neil Young in response to the Kent State shootings. (This Day In Music)
   
   
2. 1971 – Paul McCartney released his solo album "Ram," which included hits like "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey." (InternetFM)
   
   
3. 1977 – Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" album returned to the #1 position on the U.S. charts, beginning a 27-week run at the top. (top5000-rocketman5000.blogspot.com)
   
   
4. 1979 – Elton John became the first Western rock star to tour the USSR, starting with a concert in Leningrad. (TopHit)
   
   

May 22

1. 1964 – The Beatles returned to the UK from their first U.S. tour and were greeted by thousands of fans at Heathrow Airport. (InternetFM)
   
   
2. 1967 – Jimi Hendrix performed at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki, Finland, as part of his European tour. (InternetFM)
   
   

May 23

1. 1970 – Paul McCartney's debut solo album "McCartney" began a three-week run at #1 on the U.S. album chart. (InternetFM)
   
   
2. 1970 – The Beatles' album "Let It Be" started a three-week run at #1 on the UK charts. (InternetFM)
   
   
3. 1978 – Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band kicked off their "Darkness on the Edge of Town" tour in Buffalo, New York. (InternetFM)
   
   

May 24

1. 1941 – Bob Dylan was born in Duluth, Minnesota. (TopHit)
   
   
2. 1975 – Earth, Wind & Fire's "Shining Star" reached #1 on the U.S. charts, marking a significant achievement for the band. (TopHit)
   
   
3. 1977 – Marc Bolan performed his final show with T. Rex before his untimely death later that year. (TopHit)
   
   
4. 1977 – Emerson, Lake & Palmer launched an ambitious tour in Louisville, Kentucky, featuring a 70-piece orchestra, which ultimately became a financial burden. (TopHit)
   
   

2003 – Paul McCartney performed his first-ever concert in Russia, playing in front of 20,000 fans in Moscow's Red Square. (TopHit)