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Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
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
- 1975 – Pinkpop Festival in Geleen, Netherlands, featured performances by Jack Bruce, Nazareth, and others, attracting around 32,000 attendees. (maketodayrock.com)
May 19
- 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)
- 1975 – Lynyrd Skynyrd released "Saturday Night Special," a song addressing the dangers of handguns, peaking at #27 on the Billboard Hot 100. (Classic Bands)
- 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
- 1977 – Fleetwood Mac's album "Rumours" regained the #1 spot on the U.S. charts, overtaking the Eagles' "Hotel California." (TopHit)
- 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
- 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)
- 1971 – Paul McCartney released his solo album "Ram," which included hits like "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey." (InternetFM)
- 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)
- 1979 – Elton John became the first Western rock star to tour the USSR, starting with a concert in Leningrad. (TopHit)
May 22
- 1964 – The Beatles returned to the UK from their first U.S. tour and were greeted by thousands of fans at Heathrow Airport. (InternetFM)
- 1967 – Jimi Hendrix performed at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki, Finland, as part of his European tour. (InternetFM)
May 23
- 1970 – Paul McCartney's debut solo album "McCartney" began a three-week run at #1 on the U.S. album chart. (InternetFM)
- 1970 – The Beatles' album "Let It Be" started a three-week run at #1 on the UK charts. (InternetFM)
- 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
- 1941 – Bob Dylan was born in Duluth, Minnesota. (TopHit)
- 1975 – Earth, Wind & Fire's "Shining Star" reached #1 on the U.S. charts, marking a significant achievement for the band. (TopHit)
- 1977 – Marc Bolan performed his final show with T. Rex before his untimely death later that year. (TopHit)
- 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)
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Loudini: 10 Underrated Rock Albums from the 1980s(Rock ‘N Rewind), Creating Your Best Art(not what you think)(world of creatives); who is it for? Set limitations. Obsession not inspiration. Perfectionism is b.s.(quantity creates quality), feedback during the process,
Riff of the week: Fly Me Courageous
Pittsburgh Kevin: AC/DC, no musical talent, the truck incident, so bad it’s good; the final countdown
Movie Corner: Beverly Hills Cop, Jaws, Thunderheart, Andor Season 2, Catch me if you can, Star Wars vs Star Trek(reason tv),
This Week In Rock History:
Certainly! Here's a curated list of over 20 notable classic rock events that occurred between May 11 and May 17 throughout history, encompassing album releases, single launches, significant concerts, and more:
🎶 Singles & Albums Released
- The Beach Boys released “I Get Around” and its B-side “Don’t Worry Baby” on May 11, 1964, marking a significant moment in surf rock history.
- The Beatles released “The Long and Winding Road” on May 11, 1970, which became their final U.S. number one single.
- Bruce Springsteen released “Spirit in the Night” on May 11, 1973, showcasing his storytelling prowess.
- George Harrison released “All Those Years Ago” on May 11, 1981, a tribute to John Lennon.
- Phil Collins released “Sussudio” on May 11, 1985, which became one of his signature solo hits.
- Rainbow released their acclaimed album Rising on May 17, 1976, featuring the powerful vocals of Ronnie James Dio.
🎤 Historic Concerts & Tours
- Grateful Dead performed five legendary shows from May 11–17, 1977, later compiled into the May 1977 live album box set.
- Led Zeppelin played the first of five sold-out nights at London's Earls Court Arena on May 17, 1975, a highlight of their touring career.
- The Who pre-taped a performance of “Pictures of Lily” for Top of the Pops on May 17, 1967, during a busy day that also included a live show in Stevenage.
- Wings kicked off their first official tour at the Bristol Hippodrome on May 11, 1973, marking Paul McCartney's return to live performance.
- Alice Cooper performed at The Forum in Inglewood, California, on May 11, 1973, delivering his theatrical brand of rock.
📺 Television Appearances & Media Moments
- Elton John was awarded a Platinum record for his album Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy on May 17, 1975, the first album to achieve this on its release day.
- Paul and Linda McCartney hosted NBC's Saturday Night Live on May 17, 1980, performing their new single “Coming Up.”
- The Carpenters aired their TV special Space Encounters on ABC on May 17, 1978, blending music with a sci-fi theme.
- Pete Townshend recorded an interview for the BBC's Dateline London and The Who pre-taped a Top of the Pops insert on May 17, 1967.
📰 Industry Milestones & Chart Achievements
- On May 17, 1969, it was reported that, for the first time, album sales in the UK had surpassed single sales, indicating a shift in consumer preferences.
- Yes received Gold records for both Yessongs and The Yes Album on May 17, 1973, solidifying their status in progressive rock.
- Earth, Wind & Fire began a three-week run at the top of the Billboard Hot 200 album chart with the soundtrack to That's The Way Of The World on May 17, 1975.
- The Doobie Brothers released their comeback album Cycles on May 17, 1989, featuring the hit single “The Doctor.”
- Joni Mitchell was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine on May 17, 1969, highlighting her influence in the music world.
📰 Recent Developments (2025)
- The Who announced their final farewell tour, The Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour, with pre-sale tickets starting May 13 and general sales on May 16.
- David Lee Roth launched ticket sales for his 2025 North American tour on May 9, marking his return to the stage after a five-year hiatus.
- Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead joined Sammy Hagar onstage in Las Vegas on May 7, 2025, for a surprise performance during Hagar's residency.
Alice In Chains canceled their May 11, 2025, show in Ohio due to drummer Sean Kinney experiencing a medical emergency during soundcheck.
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Loudini: Women are confused about why Ale from the Warning is more popular that her sisters (Psychology of Rock), The Giacomo Turre debacle and what is Gretsch going to do about his signature model, Sammy calls out Alex(Rock Feed), Rockers who walked away i.e. Linda Ronstadt, Sid Barrett, Dan Peak, John Deacon Tom Fogarty Randy Meisner (Rock History Book), South Park sued $100M (Amber Expose’), Most Dangerous Building in Manhattan (Veritasium), Recording FELON, Selling on Reverb, 2025 Fender Standard Strat(Jack Fossett), Marshall Modified Series 1959HW(riffs beards and gear), R.I.P. Ruth Buzzy and Mike Peters
Riff of the Week: Hey Hey My My; Neil Young
Pittsburgh Kevin: new geetar, AC/DC, this aged great, strat masters documentary
Movie Corner: Ash
This week in rock history:
Certainly! Here's a detailed compilation of significant rock music events that occurred between May 4 and May 10 throughout history, encompassing album releases, chart milestones, notable performances, and intriguing incidents:
🎸 May 4
- 1970 – Kent State Shootings Inspire "Ohio": During an anti-war demonstration at Kent State University in Ohio, National Guard soldiers fired about 67 rounds over 13 seconds, killing four students and wounding nine others. Neil Young reacted to the senseless slayings by writing and recording the song, "Ohio", with Crosby, Stills & Nash, the very next day. (classicbands.com)
- 1973 – Led Zeppelin's Record-Breaking Tour Begins: Led Zeppelin opened their 1973 US tour, which is billed as the 'biggest and most profitable Rock and Roll tour in the history of the United States.' The group grossed over $3 million. (classicbands.com)
- 1974 – Grand Funk Railroad Tops Charts: Grand Funk Railroad started a two-week run at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with their version of the 1962, Little Eva hit, "The Loco-Motion". It was only the second time that a cover version had been a #1, as well as the original. (classicbands.com)
- 1978 – Jefferson Starship's 'Earth' Achieves Platinum Status: On the strength of the US #8 single, "Count On Me", Jefferson Starship received a Platinum record for the album "Earth", their last LP with Grace Slick and Marty Balin. (classicbands.com)
- 1987 – Paul Butterfield Passes Away: Paul Butterfield, who fronted The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, died of drug-related heart failure at the age of 45. (classicbands.com)
- 1990 – Angela Bowie Reveals Personal Anecdote: David Bowie's ex-wife, Angela, appears on The Joan Rivers Show where she tells Joan and guest Howard Stern that she once walked in on Bowie and Mick Jagger naked in bed. (classicbands.com)
🎸 May 5
- 1965 – Beatles at Shea Stadium: The Beatles performed at Shea Stadium in New York, marking one of the most famous concerts in rock history. (This Day In Music)
- 1973 – Led Zeppelin Breaks Attendance Record: Led Zeppelin performed at Tampa Stadium to a crowd of 56,800 fans, breaking The Beatles' previous record of 55,600 fans for their 1965 Shea Stadium date. (This Day In Music)
🎸 May 6
- 1965 – Rolling Stones Release 'Got Live If You Want It!': The Rolling Stones released their first live EP, "Got Live If You Want It!", capturing the raw energy of their performances.
🎸 May 7
- 1977 – Punk Benefit at CBGB's: The Patti Smith Group, David Johansen, Dead Boys, Blondie, Suicide, and Richard Hell & The Voidoids all appeared at a Punk Benefit at CBGB's in New York City. (This Day In Music)
🎸 May 8
- 1965 – Bob Dylan's 'Subterranean Homesick Blues' Charts: Bob Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues" entered the UK singles chart, marking his first charting single in the UK.
🎸 May 9
- 1964 – Louis Armstrong's 'Hello, Dolly!' Hits No.1: Louis Armstrong's "Hello, Dolly!" reached No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100, ending The Beatles' 14-week run at the top. (classicbands.com)
🎸 May 10
- 1963 – Rolling Stones' First Recording Session: The Rolling Stones attended Olympic Studios in London where they recorded Chuck Berry's "Come On" and Muddy Waters' "I Want To Be Loved". (classicbands.com)
- 1967 – Jimi Hendrix Releases 'Are You Experienced': The Jimi Hendrix album "Are You Experienced" was released in the UK, where it would spend thirty-three weeks on the Official Albums Chart, peaking at #2. (classicbands.com)
- 1972 – Rolling Stones Release 'Exile on Main St.': The Rolling Stones released the album "Exile on Main St.", which included the single "Tumbling Dice", rising to #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. (classicbands.com)
- 1974 – Eric Clapton Records 'I Shot The Sheriff': Eric Clapton recorded "I Shot The Sheriff", which would reach #1 in the US and #9 in the UK later that year. (classicbands.com)
- 1974 – Led Zeppelin Launch Swan Song Records: Led Zeppelin launched their own record label, Swan Song Records, with lavish parties in New York and Los Angeles. (classicbands.com)
- 1983 – Metallica Begins Recording 'Kill 'Em All': After receiving no interest from any major record labels, Metallica began recording their debut album for Megaforce Records on a budget of just $15,000. (classicbands.com)
- 1986 – Tommy Lee Marries Heather Locklear: Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee married actress Heather Locklear. (classicbands.com)
1988 – Prince's 'Lovesexy' Faces Retail Pushback: Several US department stores refused to stock the newly released Prince album "Lovesexy" because of its cover photo, which featured a nude picture of Prince
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
What We Rocked This Week:
Loudini: John Sykes Rack Recreated (Michael Nielson), Marcus King plays a 59 Les Paul (carter vintage), Sting’s Favorite Guitarists ( studio number six), selling on reverb, Peter Criss new band, Prince gives to kids, Trevor Rabin’s biggest hit was rejected, The Faces releasing a new album
Riff of the week: Rebel Rebel by David Bowie
The guitar riff on "Rebel Rebel" by David Bowie was played by Alan Parker, a guitarist who helped write the riff and played it for the record itself.
Some have speculated that Mick Ronson, who was known for playing with Bowie, might have played it, but according to Parker, he was the one who contributed to and performed the riff.
Pittsburgh Kevin: tiktok live, peter gabriel, new pope, RRHF, billy gibbons
FIlm Corner: 2010, Interesting facts about Stalone’s Cobra (Minty comedic arts), Andor Season 2(snarky jay), classic re-releases beating new films at box office (snarky jay),
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
On this week's show...
Loudini: The Who kiss and make up with Zach (entertainment world), Aaron Sterling Over complicating AC/DC(rick beato), PRS DGT the Les Paul for Tele Players(Ask Zach), Why Jeff Beck and John Paul Jones stopped speaking(studio number 6)(hi ho silver lining), Brief History of Peavey Amplifiers(Jamie Holroyd Guitar), Loudini asked to join Ghost tribute band, The Brothers AM(pete thorn), Steel Panther’s Pocket Pussy Melter(riffs beards and guitars), Prince’s Soundcheck…holy shit! Pigs in Space,
Riff of the Week: Are You Gonna Go My Way; Lenny Kravitz
Pittsburgh Kevin: Laurie Norris, Your Mom’s House Podcast,
Film Corner: The Lion The Witch & The Wardrobe, In The Line of Fire, YouTube hand wringing over fantastic four, Sinners, Bill & Ted Face The Music,
This Week In Rock – April 22 – April 28
Born This Week in Rock History:
4/22/1950 – Peter Frampton (guitar, Humble Pie)
4/23/1936 – Roy Orbison (rock and roll singer-songwriter)
4/23/1947 – Glenn Cornick (bass, Jethro Tull)
4/24/1945 – Doug Clifford (drums, Creedence Clearwater Revival)
4/25/1917 – Ella Fitzgerald (jazz vocalist)
4/25/1923 – Albert King (blues vocalist & guitarist)
4/25/1945 – Stu Cook (bass, Creedence Clearwater Revival)
4/26/1886 – Ma Rainey (blues vocalist)
4/26/1915 – Johnny Shines (blues vocalist& guitarist)
4/27/1951 – Ace Frehley (guitar, KISS)
Died This Week in Rock History:
4/22/2013 – Richie Havens (folk singer-songwriter, guitarist)
4/24/1970 – Otis Spann (blues vocalist & pianist)
4/26/1984 – William James “Count” Basie (jazz pianist & bandleader)
4/28/1934 – Charley Patton (blues vocalist & guitarist)
Music Releases and Top of the Charts:
4/22/1972 – Deep Purple’s Machine Head hits #1 in the U.K.
4/23/1969 – The Beatles With Billy Preston’s “Get Back” hits #1 in the U.K.
4/23/1971 – The Rolling Stones’ Sticky Fingers is released
4/23/1976 – The Ramones release The Ramones
4/23/1979 – Blondie’s “Heart of Glass” hits #1
4/23/1994 – Pink Floyd’s The Division Bell tops the charts
4/24/1971 – Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young’s LP 4 Way Street hits #1
4/24/1976 – Wings’ LP At The Speed Of Sound hits #1
4/24/1989 – Tom Petty releases Full Moon Fever
4/24/2006 – Bruce Springsteen releases “We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions”
4/25/1978 – Queen’s “We Are The Champions” is certified gold
4/25/2005 – Bruce Springsteen releases Devils & Dust
4/26/1969 – The Original Broadway Cast Soundtrack of Hair hits #1
4/27/1968 – Simon and Garfunkel, “Mrs. Robinson” was released
This Week in Rock History:
4/22/1969 – John Lennon very publicly changes his middle name from “Winston” to “Ono.”
4/22/1978 – Bob Marley and the Wailers perform their first show, and Marley makes his first public appearance in Jamaica, after being wounded in an assassination attempt a year and a half earlier. We love Bob Marley and very much hate the would-be assassin.
4/22/1978 – On tonight’s Saturday Night Live, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd team up to debut two new characters called “The Blues Brothers,” who perform a cover of Sam and Dave’s “Soul Man.”
4/23/1963 – During a Rolling Stones performance at the Crawdaddy Club, the band meets another band, called The Beatles for the very first time. We can’t decide who should have been more starstruck.
4/23/1981 – Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins join Johnny Cash onstage at his show in Stuttgart, West Germany, performing their hits and some mutual country, blues, and gospel favorites. The concert is later released as the LP The Survivors.
4/24/1968 – The newly-formed Apple Records decides not to sign a young talent named David Bowie.
4/24/1976 – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Linda McCartney spent an evening together at Lennon’s NYC apartment kicking back and watching some Saturday Night Live. The show’s producer, Lorne Michaels, went on the air and invited The Beatles to show up at SNL and perform three songs. Lennon and McCartney seriously considered taking a cab down to the studio, but ultimately decided they were too tired to make it down, much to the dismay of basically every music fan ever. This was the last time the two Beatles ever spent together.
4/24/1990 – Roger Waters’ road crew was working on construction of the set for The Wall in Potsdamer Platz, Germany, when they discovered an undetonated explosive from World War II.
4/25/1974 – According to the new issue of Rolling Stone, “streaking” has become so popular that Yes and Gregg Allman concerts have been interrupted by the fad. At a recent Beach Boys concert, the magazine says, the band was streaked by its own crew.
4/25/1979 – The Police made their television debut on the BBC TV’s Top of the Pops, playing their catchy hit “Roxanne.”
4/26/1977 – The disco boom gets rolling in earnest with the opening of Steve Rubell’s new glitzy and ultra-exclusive club, Studio 54, in New York. Among the guests invited opening night: Cher, Mick Jagger and wife Bianca, Debbie Harry, Donald and Ivana Trump, Liza Minnelli, Jerry Hall, Halston, Margaux Hemingway, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Salvador Dali, Brooke Shields, Martha Graham, and Robin Leach.
4/27/1975 – 511 audience members are in custody in Los Angeles for smoking marijuana during Pink Floyd’s recent five nights at the Los Angeles Arena.
4/28/1963 – London hustler and PR man Andrew Loog Oldham gets his first glimpse of the Rolling Stones onstage at the Crawdaddy Club; the very next day, he becomes their manager.
4/28/1968 – Hair, the hit Broadway rock musical about the hippie movement, opened in New York City at the Biltmore Theatre. Included in the show are famous songs such as “Good Morning Starshine,” “Aquarius,” “Let The Sunshine In,” and “Easy To Be Hard,” which have all been recorded by other pop or rock artists as well. The show ran for 1,729 performances and closed in the summer of 1972.
4/28/1982 – Certain “experts” gave testimony to the California State Assembly Consumer Protection Committee that when Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway To Heaven” is played backward, you can hear the following words: “I sing because I live with Satan. The Lord turns me off, there’s no escaping it. Here’s to my sweet Satan, whose power is Satan. He will give you 666. I live for Satan.” Since this is very obviously 100% true, “Stairway To Heaven” should be avoided at all costs. No, we’re kidding, always listen to “Stairway,” we love it and it’s the best.
Photo credit: Longtime Floyd collaborator Storm Thorgerson provided the “Division Bell” album artwork
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
What’s New With The Circus This Week?
Loudini: Cher Speaks on Leon Russell(Golden Prime), Guitar Platitudes That Are Wrong(Jack Fossett), Level Up Your Tone for FREE(Robert Jackson), Can AC/DC Pull Off Another Tour?(Michael Noland)
Riff of the Week: A Passage To Bangkok
Pittsburgh Kevin: so bad it’s good; she farted so hard she died, Keith Moon
Movie Corner: WTF Moments in Star Wars(Star Wars Fanatic), Shatner Takes Issue with Trek(WDW Pro), Lucy, The Wolf Pack, Late Night with The Devil
🎶 Notable Album & Song Releases (April 14–21)
- April 14, 1983:David Bowie released Let's Dance, featuring hits like "Modern Love" and "China Girl" citeturn0search7
- April 15, 1983:Spandau Ballet released "True", which became their only Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 hit citeturn0search1
- April 17, 1970:Paul McCartney released his debut solo album McCartney, marking the official end of The Beatles citeturn0search4
- April 17, 1971:Three Dog Night's "Joy to the World" reached No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart citeturn0search4
- April 18, 2013:Storm Thorgerson, known for designing Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon album cover, passed away citeturn0search3
- April 20, 1993:Aerosmith released Get a Grip, their best-selling album to date citeturn0search2
- April 21, 1973:Alice Cooper's album Billion Dollar Babies reached No. 1 in the U.S. and U.K citeturn0search0
🎤 Significant Concerts & Tours
- April 14, 1978 Joy Division performed at the Stiff Test Chiswick Challenge in Manchester, England, a pivotal performance that caught the attention of future manager Rob Gretto. citeturn0search0
- April 17, 1969 The Band made their first standalone appearance at the Fillmore West in San Francisc. citeturn0search4
- April 20, 1992 The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert took place at Wembley Stadium, featuring performances by Elton John, David Bowie, Metallica, and more, raising funds for AIDS researc. citeturn0search2
- April 21, 1969 Janis Joplin made her first London concert appearance at the Royal Albert Hall, considered one of the best performances of her caree. citeturn0search0
- April 21, 1990 Paul McCartney performed at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, setting a world record with an audience of 184,000 fan. citeturn0search0
🎂 Rock Musician Birthdays (April 14–21)
- *April 14, 1945: Ritchie Blackmore, guitarist for Deep Purple and Rainbw. citeturn0search0
- *April 15, 1982: Anthony Green, lead singer for bands like Saosin and Circa Survie. citeturn0search1
- *April 21, 1947: Iggy Pop, frontman of The Stooges and a pioneer of punk rok. citeturn0news12
- *April 21, 1959: Robert Smith, founder and frontman of The Cue. citeturn0news12
🕯️ Rock Musician Deaths (April 14–21)
- *April 14, 1983: Pete Farndon, bassist for The Pretenders, died from a drug overdse. citeturn0search7
- *April 18, 2013: Storm Thorgerson, renowned album cover designer, passed aay. citeturn0search3
- *April 20, 1991: Steve Marriott, leader of Small Faces and Humble Pie, died in a house fre. citeturn0search2
*April 21, 1978: Sandy Denny, British folk-rock singer, died from a brain hemorrhage after a fll. citeturn0search0
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
On this week's Show Loudini gets into Joe Elliot on Def Leppard using Tracks(rock feed), Morris Day & Prince Feud (Golden Roots), Joe Bonamassa, Charlie Starr, Phil X share their guitar secrets(Gibson Gear Guide), Guitar Stores vs. Buying Online/ Stores Closing, GAK & Bachs (Rob Chapman), Tim May talks about his work on the Back to the Future sound track, Jurassic Park is REAL
Riff of the Week: Livin’ Lovin’ Maid; Led Zeppelin
Film Corner: The Hidden Story in 2001 a Space Odyssey(Rob Ager), The House Was Not Hungry Then, The Monkey
Pittsburgh Kevin: Glory Days; Bruce Springsteen, the story behind song Baker Street, Peter Fampton, The Fire Festival,
This Week in Rock History: April 8 – April 14
Born This Week in Rock History
4/8/1944 – Keef Hartley (Drums, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, Keef Hartley Band)
4/8/1947 – Steve Howe (Guitar, Yes)
4/8/1962 – Izzy Stradlin (Guitar, Guns N’ Roses)
4/8/1963 – Julian Lennon (Rock Singer-Songwriter)
4/9/1945 – Steve Gadd (jazz drummer)
4/9/1932 – Carl Perkins (Rock and Roll Singer-Songwriter)
4/10/1947 – Bunny Livingston (Percussion, Bob Marley & The Wailers)
4/10/1959 – Brian Setzer (singer/guitarist. Stray Cats)
4/11/1987 – Joss Stone (Soul Singer)
4/12/1940 – Herbie Hancock (Jazz Pianist)
4/12/1915 – Hound Dog Taylor (pivotal blues musician)
4/12/1921 – Shakey Jake Harris (Blues Singer/Harp player)
4/12/1944 – John Kay (Lead Vocals & Guitar, Steppenwolf)
4/13/1944 – Jack Casady (Bass, Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna)
4/13/1945 – Lowell George (guitarist/singer, Little Feat)
4/13/1946 – Al Green (Soul Singer-Songwriter)
4/14/1945 – Ritchie Blackmore (Guitar, Deep Purple)
Died This Week in Rock History
4/8/2001 – Pedro Depestre Gonzales (violinist – Buena Vista Social Club)
4/8/2001 – Van Stephenson (Country singer-songwriter – Blackhawk)
4/9/1988 – Dave Prater (Vocals, Sam and Dave)
4/9/2009 – Randy Cain (Soul Singer for Delfonics)
4/9/1988 – Brook Benton (Soul Singer)
4/10/2009 – Rocky Hill (Blues musician)
4/10/1958 – Chuck Willis (Blues Singer-Songwriter)
4/11/2006 – June Pointer (Pointer Sisters)
4/11/2017 – J. Geils (guitar, J. Geils Band)
4/12/1999 – Boxcar Willie (Country Singer)
4/13/2005 – Johnnie Johnson (Blues and Rock and Roll Pianist)
4/13/2004 – Ritchie Cordell (Songwriter)
4/14/2015 – Percy Sledge (RNR Inductee- Singer Songwriter
Music Releases and Top of the Charts:
4/8/1977 – The Clash by The Clash is released
4/9/1979 – Supertramp’s Breakfast in America is certified Gold
4/9/1983 – David Bowie hits #1 with “Let’s Dance” featuring Stevie Ray Vaughan
4/10/1973 – Led Zeppelin’s LP Houses Of The Holy is certified gold
4/10/1976 – Peter Frampton hits #1 with Frampton Comes Alive
4/11/1970 – The Beatles’ “Let It Be” hits #1
4/12/1954 – Big Joe Turner’s “Shake, Rattle, And Roll” was released
4/13/1963 – The Beach Boys, “Surfin’ USA” was released
4/13/1974 – Elton John’s “Bennie And The Jets” hits #1
4/13/1974 – Paul McCartney and Wings’ LP Band On The Run hits #1
4/13/1973 – The Wailers, led by Bob Marley, release fifth studio album, Catch a Fire.
4/14/1988 – Public Enemy’s sophomore album, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, is released.
This Week in Rock History:
4/8/1994 – The RIAA proclaims that Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” is now the fourth best-selling album in US history, passing the 13 million copies sold mark in that country. If you haven’t heard it, give it a listen, it’s pretty good.
4/8/2006 – The Rolling Stones make their mainland China debut in Shanghai! Setlist opens with “Start Me Up” and the encore was “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” and “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” Bringin’ all the hits! However, three songs were banned from being played: Brown Sugar, Honky Tonk Women, and Rough Justice. Boo!
4/9/1966 – During a Yardbirds show in Marseilles, France, guitarist Jeff Beck collapses from exhaustion; eleven years later to the day, his former bandmate Jimmy Page causes the end of a Led Zeppelin gig in Chicago when he’s struck down by stomach cramps. No record of former Yard bird Eric Clapton’s having a show-ending medical problem on April 9th.
4/9/1967 – The Doors play before their first large crowd when they appear (along with Jefferson Airplane) in front of 3,000 at a show in Venice, CA. No known complete setlist exists, although Setlist.fm reports that the band played “When the Music’s Over” and “Back Door Man” during the show.
4/9/1973 – Queen play their first show since being signed, a “showcase” gig at London’s Marquee Club.
4/10/1959- Leo Fender patents the successor to his popular “Telecaster” model of electric guitar, this time called the “Stratocaster. “And isn’t she beeeeyouuuutiful?
4/10/1970 – The Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek drags Jim Morrison off the stage after the Dionysian front man asks the audience, “Would you like to see my genitals?” The theater management then quickly cut power. No word on the audience’s response.
4/10/1970 – Paul McCartney announces the end of The Beatles. In his statement he said, “I have no future plans to record or appear with The Beatles again, or to write any music with John.”
4 / 11 / 1961- New York City gets its first introduction to a young folksinger named Bob Dylan when he makes his live Gotham debut at Gerde’s Folk City, opening for John Lee Hooker and performing a new song entitled “Blowin’ In The Wind.” Mr. Dylan would go on to have a nice career.
4/11/1968 – Janis Joplin makes her television debut when Big Brother and the Holding Company perform on ABC-TV’s variety show Hollywood Palace.
4/12/1961 – At tonight’s Grammy ceremonies, Ray Charles takes home four awards, including a Best Male Vocal for “Georgia On My Mind.”
4/12/1973 – Stevie Wonder becomes one of the first rock stars to appear on PBS-TV’s Sesame Street.
4/13/2010 – Ron Isley of The Isley Brothers is released from jail after serving 3 years for tax evasion.
4/14/1970 – Creedence Clearwater Revival makes their live UK debut at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
https://jbonamassa.com/this-week-in-rock-history-april-8-april-14-2/
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Did you know... that Hendrix HATED Led Zeppelin & Pink Floyd? Aldo Nova plays FAKE Gibsons? Huey Lewis was not very hip about "Hip To Be Square" being used in American Psycho? Yes.. we reveal all of this and more on this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast!
Our Week:
Loudini: Hendrix Hated Led Zeppelin (Rock Rewind), Chris Hayes (Huey Lewis) talks about “If This is It” and “Hip To Be Square” (Vertex Effects), Warren Zevon’s Only “Hit” (Professor of Rock), Pay to play, buy ons and future of gigging and the indie musician (Dean Michaels), Kennedy Driver Shoots President?(Robert Harris), Happy 42nd Birthday to the Meaning of Life
Riff of the week: Spirit of Radio breakdown section riff
Pittsburgh Kevin: the shaggs; my pal foot foot, Aldo Nova’s Chibson, Meytal Cohen, Keep On Walking
Film Corner: The Shining & Eyes Wide Shut Common Themes, Parenthood, Zelig, North By Northwest, They Cloned Tyrone, Red Letter Media; Willy Wonka
This Week In Rock History:
3/29/1947 – Bobby Kimball (vocals, Toto)
3/29/1949 – Michael Brecker (jazz saxophone)
3/29/1959 – Perry Farrell (vocals, Jane’s Addiction)
4/1/1945 – John Barbata (Drums, Jefferson Airplane & Jefferson Starship)
4/2/1939 – Marvin Gaye (R&B and Soul Singer-Songwriter)
4/2/1952 – Leon Wilkerson (bass, Lynyrd Skynyrd)
4/3/1943 – Richard Manuel (Lead Vocals & Piano, The Band)
4/4/1913 – Muddy Waters (Blues Singer-Songwriter & Guitarist)
4/4/1932 – Clive Davis (Record Mogul, Arista Records)
4/4/1948 – Berry Oakley (Bass, The Allman Brothers Band)
4/4/1948 – Pick Withers (Drums, Dire Straits)
4/4/1952 – Gary Moore (Guitar, Thin Lizzy & Skid Row)
DIED THIS WEEK IN ROCK HISTORY
3/29/1999 – Joe Williams (Jazz Singer)
3/29/2001 – John Lewis (The Modern Jazz Quartet)
3/30/2013 – Phil Ramone (Music Producer – Billy Joel)
3/30/2008 – Sean Levert (Levert)
3/31/1993 – Mitchell Parish (Songwriter – Deep Purple, Stardust)
3/31/1986 – O’Kelly Isley (The Isley Brothers)
4/1/2004 – Paul Atkinson (Guitarist for The Zombies)
4/1/1917 – Scott Joplin (Ragtime Pianist & Composer)
4/1/1984 – Marvin Gaye (R&B and Soul Singer-Songwriter)
4/2/2003 – Edwin Starr (Soul singer)
4/2/1996 – Guitar Gabriel (Blues musician)
4/3/1990 – Sarah Vaughan (Jazz Vocalist)
MUSIC RECORDINGS, RELEASES AND TOP OF THE CHARTS:
3/29/1969 – Blood, Sweat, and Tears’s self-titled LP hits #1
3/29/1975 – Jeff Beck releases his most successful US album, Blow By Blow3/30/1971 – Jimi Hendrix’s The Cry of Love goes gold, posthumously.
3/30/1987 – Prince releases his ninth studio album.
3/31/1958 – Chuck Berry releases “Johnny B. Goode”
3/31/1992 – Bruce Springsteen releases Human Touch and Lucky Town on the same day.
4/1/1966 – David Bowie releases the flop “Do Anything You Say.”
4/1/2008 – The Rolling Stones release the Shine A Light soundtrack
4/2/1971 – Janis Joplin’s Pearl hits #1
4/2/1977 – Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours hits #1 and spends 31 non-consecutive weeks there.
4/2/1956 – Johnny Cash records “I Walk the Line.”
4/3/1967 – The Beatles record one of our favorite album tracks, “Within You Without You.”
4/3/2001 – Bruce Springsteen releases Live In New York City
4/4/1964 – The Beatles hold the top five spots on the Billboard singles chart:
1. Can’t Buy Me Love
2. Twist and Shout
3. She Loves You
4. I Want To Hold Your Hand
5. Please Please Me.
What’s more, the kind of popular band had nine other singles scattered around the Hot 100. Earlier in the month, The Beatles had had a similar showing on the Canadian and Australian charts. Beatlemania in full effect!
4/4/1970 – Deja Vu, the first Crosby, Stills, and Nash album to include a certain Mr. Neil Young, tops the Billboard charts.
THIS WEEK IN ROCK HISTORY:
3/29/1975 – Led Zeppelin becomes the first band in history to have six albums on the Billboard chart simultaneously: Physical Graffiti, Led Zeppelin IV, House of the Holy, Led Zeppelin II, Led Zeppelin and Led Zeppelin III.
3/29/1980 – Brian Johnson becomes the new lead singer of AC/DC after the tragic loss of Bon Scott.
3/29/1980 – Dark Side of the Moon is on the US charts for the 303rd week.
4/1/1969 – A group of sessions musicians at FAME studios in Alabama open the Muscle Shoals Sound Studios not far away.
4/1/1985 – David Lee Roth official leaves Van Halen to start a solo career.
On April 1, 1970, John Lennon & Yoko Ono played an April Fool’s joke announcing to the press that they would both be undergoing sex-change operations.
On April 2, 1990, Nirvana began working on demo versions of some early tunes including “Dive”, “Pay to Play”, and “Sappy”. They also sketched out some songs that would ultimately end up on their smash blockbuster album Nevermind including “In Bloom”, “Lithium”, and “Polly”. The demos were produced by Butch Vig, who also produced the actual Nevermind album.
On April 3, 2007, Keith Richards denied ever having snorted his own father’s ashes, despite claiming that he did indeed do so on a prior occasion.
On April 4, 1968, Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, Al Khoper, Buddy Guy, Ted Nugent, and Joni Mitchell played an all-night tribute jam in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was tragically assassinated earlier that day.
On April 4, 1996, the late Jerry Garcia’s ashes are scattered at the Ganges River by the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir and Garcia’s widow, Deborah.
And that’s your week in rock history!
https://jbonamassa.com/march-29th-april-4th-this-week-in-rock/
Sunday Mar 30, 2025
Sunday Mar 30, 2025
Loudini: Has Diversity Hurt Music?(Richard The Fourth), Chino Moreno is done with autograph seekers(rock feed), David Bowie’s Swimming Pool Was Possessed(poetic wax), Billy Joel loses his shit in the USSR(david hartley), Imaginary Bass(distort the preamp)
Movie Corner: The Gauntlet, True Crime, Red Letter Media on Bill & Ted, Star Wars Facts,
Riff of the Week: Stone In Love; Neal Schon(Journey)
Pittsburgh Kevin: Carol Kaye, GEL, Sophie Lloyd, So Bad It’s Good: Joey Breaux; Wicked Games
This Week In Rock History:
BORN THIS WEEK IN ROCK
3/22/1943 – Keith Relf (Vocals-Harmonica, The Yardbirds)
3/22/1948 – Randy Jo Hobbs (bass, The McCoys)
3/23/1944 – Ric Ocasek (American songwriter, guitarist, singer, and producer – The Cars)
3/23/1953 – Chaka Khan (American singer and songwriter)
3/24/1935 – Carol Kaye, American session bassist (Beach Boys, Sonny & Cher, Simon & Garfunkel)
3/25/1942 – Aretha Franklin (American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist)
3/25/1947 – Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
3/26/1917 – Rufus Thomas (Blues & Soul Singer-Songwriter)
3/26/1944 – Diana Ross (Lead Vocals, The Supremes)
3/26/1946 – Fred Sheehan (Bass, Boston)
3/26/1948 – Steven Tyler (Lead Vocals, Aerosmith)
3/27/1924 – Sarah Vaughan (Jazz Vocalist)
3/27/1950 – Tony Banks (Keyboards, Genesis)
3/27/1960 – Victor Bailey (bass, Weather Report)
3/28/1948 – John Evan (Keyboards, Jethro Tull)
DIED THIS WEEK IN ROCK
3/22/2005 – Rod Price (guitar, Foghat)
3/22/2017 – Sib Hashian (Original Boston drummer)
3/23/1943 – George Benson (American guitarist, singer, and songwriter)
3/24/1935 – Carol Kaye (prolific recording bass guitarist)
3/25/ 1966 – Jeff Healey (lap steel guitarist & blues singer)
3/25/2009 – Dan Seals (England Dan & John Ford Coley)
3/25/2006 – Buck Owens (Country Musician – Hee Haw Show)
3/26/2005 – Paul Hester (Drummer – Crowded House)
3/26/2002 – Randy Castillo (Drummer – Ozzy Osbourne, Motley Crue)
3/27/2000 – Ian Dury (Ian Dury & the Blockheads)
3/27/2007 – Faustino Oramas (Trova singer, tres guitarist – Buena Vista Social Club)
3/28/2013- Hugh McCracken (Guitarist – Billy Joel, Steely Dan)
MUSIC RELEASES & TOP OF THE CHARTS:
3/22/1965 – Bob Dylan releases Bringing It All Back Home
3/22/1975 – Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin hits #1
3/22/1980 – Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick In the Wall (part II) is #1 on the singles charts.
3/22/1994 – Pantera release Far Beyond Driven, one of the few heavy metal albums to reach #1 in America.
3/22/1987 – Anthrax releases their third album, Among the Living. The cover shows an image of Henry Kane, a character in the film Poltergeist II: The Other Side, which the band finds terrifying.
3/22/1986 – Heart’s “These Dreams” hits #1 in the US. The lyric is written by Bernie Taupin, who is Elton John’s songwriting partner.
3/23/1979 – Wings release “Goodnight Tonight”
3/23/1970 -“Hello Darlin'” single released by Conway Twitty (Billboard Song of the Year 1970)
3/24/1958 – 1958 Elvis Presley joins the army (serial number 53310761)
3/24/1987 – 1987 1st Soul Train Music Awards: Janet Jackson, Luther Vandross win
3/25/1961 – 1961 Elvis Presley performs live on the USS Arizona.
3/25/1971 – 1971 Tom Jones’ “She’s a Lady” goes gold.
3/26/1977 – The Clash release “White Riot”
3/26/1991 – Bob Dylan releases his Bootleg Series Volume 1-3
3/27/1965 – The Who make their U.S. singles chart debut with “I Can’t Explain.”
3/28/1973 – Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon hits #1
3/28/1967 – Van Morrison’s “Brown Eyed Girl” is recorded
3/28/1967 – The Beatles record “Good Morning Good Morning” and “Being For the Benefit of Mr. Kite!”
3/28/1970 – Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young release “Woodstock”
3/28/1973 – Led Zeppelin releases Houses of the Holy
3/28/1995 – Rock band Wilco releases their debut album, AM.
THIS WEEK IN ROCK HISTORY:
3/22/2006 – Aerosmith cancels the rest of their Rockin’ The Joint tour. Reason being to allow lead singer Steven Tyler to have throat surgery to treat strained vocal chords.
3/22/1997 – Paul McCartney’s original birth certificate is sold to a private Beatles collector for $84,146.
3/22/1976 – While campaigning for US President, Jimmy Carter tells NARM (The National Association of Record Merchandisers) that he listened to Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead, and Led Zeppelin while Governor of Georgia.
3/22/1974 – Ten Years After play their final gig, seven years after their first one.
3/25/1964 – The Beatles made their debut on UK TV show Top Of The Pops singing ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ and ‘You Can’t Do That.’ The show had been recorded on March 19th.
3/25/1967 – The Who and Cream made their U.S. concert debut at RKO 58th Street Theatre, New York City as part of a rock & roll extravaganza promoted by DJ Murray the K.
3/25/1983 – Motown Records celebrated its 25 anniversary with a concert in Pasadena, featuring; The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, Jr. Walker, The Commodores, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and The Jackson 5.
3/26/1971 – The Rolling Stones “lips and tongue” logo makes its first appearance on VIP passes.
3/26/1980 – The Wall by Pink Floyd breaks the record for longest running pop album on the charts. The previous record holder was Carole King’s Tapestry.
3/27/1965 – Jeff Beck replaced Eric Clapton in The Yardbirds
3/28/1969 – Joe Cocker plays his first U.S. gig.
3/28/1978 – Alice Cooper appears on The Muppet Show and performs “Welcome To My Nightmare” and “School’s Out.” Adorable? Nightmarish? Both
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
This Week In The World Of Loudini:
Loudini: The Greatest American Hero almost didn’t happen(Rawteur),, Disturbed burns Chicago Bulls(rock feed), Phil Collins vs Jimmy Page(MusicGuru), Trump’s Chibsons(Guitar Max), Robert Plant Singing with Van Halen?(rockfeed), Billy vs Tommy(CineRanter), The Story of Money for Nothing(David Hartley), Loudini’s Audition, Crimson Tide, The Cocoa Puffs Conspiracy
Pittsburgh Kevin: astronauts home, hang on sloopy video by the mccoys, Spinal Tap II, Journey power outage
This Week In Rock History:
3/18/1992 – Donna Summer gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
MARCH 16 – MARCH 22 – BORN THIS WEEK IN ROCK
3/15/1912 – Lightnin’ Hopkins (Blues Singer-Songwriter)
3/15/1940 – Phil Lesh (bass, Grateful Dead)
3/15/1943 – Sly Stone (vocals & multi-instrumentalist, Sly and the Family Stone)
3/15/1947 – Ry Cooder (guitarist & songwriter, multiple genres)
3/15/1955 – Dee Snider (singer, Twisted Sister)
3/16/1948 – Michael Bruce (guitar and keyboards, Alice Cooper Band)
3/17/1919 – Nat King Cole (jazz singer)
3/17/1941 – Paul Kantner (guitar, Jefferson Airplane)
3/17/1951 – Scott Gorham (guitarist, Thin Lizzy, Supertramp)
3/17/1967 – Billy Corgan (singer, Smashing Pumpkins)
3/18/1941 – Wilson Pickett (R&B Superstar)
3/18/1948 – Bobby Whitlock (keys, Derek, and the Dominoes)
3/18/1966 – Jerry Cantrell (guitar, Alice in Chains)
3/19/1930 – Ornette Coleman (Pivotal jazz musician)
3/19/1953 – Ricky Helton Wilson (guitarist for The B-52s)
3/19/1946 – Paul Atkinson (guitarist for The Zombies)
3/20/1936 – Lee “Scratch” Perry (Producer, Bob Marley & the Wailers)
3/20/1951 – Jimmie Vaughan (The Fabulous Thunderbirds)
3/21/1902 – Son House (Blues Singer & Guitarist)
3/21/1930 – Otis Spann (Blues Pianist)
DIED THIS WEEK IN ROCK HISTORY
3/15/1929 – Pinetop Smith (Blues Pianist)
3/15/2014 – Scott Asheton (drums, The Stooges)
3/16/1975 – T-Bone Walker (Blues singer-songwriter)
3/17/1990 – Ric Grech (bass, Traffic, Blind Faith)
3/18/2001 – John Phillips (The Mamas & the Papas)
3/18/2017 – Chuck Berry (Pioneer of Rock N Roll)
3/18/2009 – Eddie Bo dies (New Orleans singer/pianist)
3/19/1976 – Paul Kossoff (Paul Kossoff, Free)
3/19/1982 – Randy Rhoads (guitar, Ozzy Osbourne’s band)
3/20/1988 – Gil Evans (Canadian jazz pianist / Miles Davis)
3/21/1991 – Leo Fender (Guitar Manufacturer / Innovator)
3/21/2011 – Joe Willie “Pinetop” Perkins (Blues Pianist)
3/21/2008 – Klaus Dinger (Kraftwerk and Neu!)
MUSIC RELEASES & TOP OF THE CHARTS:
3/15/1976 – KISS releases Destroyer.
3/17/1965 – “The Last Time” by The Rolling Stones hits the U.K. #1.
3/18/1972 – “Heart of Gold” by Neil Young goes #1
3/19/1962 – Bob Dylan is released.
3/19/1975 – KISS release Dressed To Kill
3/19/1981 – The #1 U.S. single is The J Geils Band’s “Centerfold.”
3/19/1996 – Barenaked Ladies release their third studio album, Born On A Pirate Ship.
3/20/1967 – “Penny Lane” / “Strawberry Fields Forever” goes gold.
3/20/1971 – “Me and Bobby McGee” by Janis Joplin hits #1
3/20/1982 – “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts hit #1
3/21/2000 – Nickel Creek release self-titled album, produced by bluegrass star Alison Krauss.
THIS WEEK IN ROCK HISTORY:
On March 17, 2005, Robert Plant received his Grammy Lifetime Achievement award at Austin’s SXSW festival.
3/18/2008 – Brenda Lee, Gene Pitney, Isaac Hayes, The Ramones, Talking Heads and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
3/18/2008 – Among other artists, Lou Reed, Damien Rice, and Moby take part in the Speak Up! concert (which benefits Iraq war veterans) held at St. Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York.
3/18/1992 – Donna Summer gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
3/19/1975 – The movie version of The Who’s rock opera Tommy premieres in America.
3/19/1982 – Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist Randy Rhoads dies when he takes a plane ride with a pilot who tries to buzz Ozzy’s tour bus. When the wing hits the bus, the plane crashes into a nearby house, killing Rhoads, the pilot, and the tour costume designer/hairdresser.
3/19/1978 – Billy Joel makes his UK concert debut at London’s Theatre Royal.
3/20/2008 – The Eagles launch their world tour in support of their album Long Road Out of Eden.
3/20/1989 – After 37 years on the air, Dick Clark announces he will discontinue hosting his creation, ABC-TV’s highly influential American Bandstand. Meanwhile, the show continues with another host, but folds for good shortly after.
3/20/1976 – Alice Cooper gets married for the first (and only) time. His bride is Sheryl Goddard, a 19-year-old dance instructor who had performed on his Welcome To My Nightmare tour.
3/20/1975 – Patti Smith and Television begin a 7-week residency at CBGB in New York City. While, doing these shows, Smith refines these songs to later appear on her debut album Horses.
3/20/1975 – The first Motown package tour begins in the UK with a show in North London. On the bill are The Supremes, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, and Martha & the Vandellas.
3/21/1994 – Bruce Springsteen wins an Oscar for the song “Streets of Philadelphia” from the Tom Hanks movie Philadelphia.
3/21/2000 – Soul Coughing disbands after eight years and three albums.