HC's Rock Rewind - December 5 - 18
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HC's Rock Rewind
A look back at the past two weeks in Rock History
by Team HC
December 5th - 11th
From the tragic deaths of Dimebag Darrell, John Lennon and Otis Redding’s entire band to the kidnapping of Frank Sinatra, Jr., the week of Dec. 5 through 11 is a tough one in the world of rock ‘n’ roll. Keep reading for some major events, historic record releases and births and deaths taking place Dec. 5 through 11.
Events
1842 - The New York Philharmonic performs for the first time.
1963 - Frank Sinatra, Jr. was kidnapped and later released after a $240,000 ransom payment.
1970 - “Gimme Shelter,” a documentary film about the Rolling Stones' 1969 tour of the U.S., opened.
1972 - Genesis performed their first U.S. concert at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts.
1980 - John Lennon gave his final interview, which was with Jonathan Cott of Rolling Stone.
1984 - The Jacksons performed their last show together in Los Angeles.
2001 - David Crosby and Don Henley headline a benefit show that raises $300,000 for kids of the victims of the 9/11 attacks.
1995 - Four months after Jerry Garcia passes away, the Grateful Dead officially call it quits.
1992 - Rolling Stones bass player Bill Wyman quits the band after more than three decades of service.
2014 - Metallica became the first band to play a concert on all seven continents after performing in Antarctica.
Births
Richard Wayne Penniman (Little Richard), December 5, 1932
Jack Russell (Great White), December 5, 1960
Johnny Rzeznik (The Goo Goo Dolls), December 5, 1965
Glen Graham (Blind Melon), December 5, 1968
Randy Rhoads (Quiet Riot), December 6, 1952
Rick Buckler (The Jam), December 6, 1955
Peter Buck (R.E.M.), December 6, 1956
David Lovering (Pixies), December 6, 1961
Ulf Ekberg (Ace of Base), December 6, 1970
Bobby Osborne (The Osborne Brothers), December 7, 1931
Harry Chapin, December 7, 1942
Gregg Allman (The Allman Brothers Band), December 7, 1947
Tom Waits, December 7, 1949
Tim Butler (The Psychedelic Furs), December 7, 1958
Sammy Davis Jr., December 8, 1925
Jim Morrison (The Doors), December 8, 1943
Gregg Allman (The Allman Brothers Band), December 8, 1947
Warren Cuccurullo (Duran Duran), December 8, 1956
Phil Collen (Def Leppard), December 8, 1957
Paul Rutherford (Frankie Goes to Hollywood), December 8, 1959
Marty Friedman (Megadeth), December 8, 1962
Ryan Newell (Sister Hazel), December 8, 1972
Randy Murray (Bachman-Turner Overdrive), December 9, 1955
Donny Osmond, December 9, 1957
Brian Bell (Weezer), December 9, 1968
Jakob Dylan (The Wallflowers), December 9, 1970
Geoff Barrow (Portishead), December 9, 1971
Tre Cool (Green Day), December 9, 1972
Susan Dey (The Partridge Family), December 10, 1952
Scot Alexander (Dishwalla), December 10, 1971
Meg White (The White Stripes), December 10, 1974
Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe), December 11, 1958
Deaths
Douglas Hopkins (Gin Blossoms), December 5, 1993
Roy Orbison, December 6, 1988
John Lennon, December 8, 1980
Big Walter Horton, December 8, 1981
Marty Robbins, December 8, 1982
Dimebag Darrell, December 8, 2004
Sonny Til (The Orioles), December 9, 1981
Otis Redding and his band mates Phalon Jones, Jimmie King, Ronnie Caldwell and Carl Cunningham all die in a plane crash, December 10, 1967
Rick Danko (The Band), December 10, 1999
Sam Cooke, December 11, 1964
Releases
The Supremes, Meet the Supremes, 1963
The Beatles, We Can Work It Out, 1965 (U.S. release)
The Rolling Stones, Got Live If You Want It, 1966
The Rolling Stones, Beggar's Banquet, 1969
John Lennon, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, 1970
George Harrison, Dark Horse, 1974
Wings, Wings Over America, 1976
Jackson Browne, Running on Empty, 1977
The Offspring, Splinter, 2003
Michael Jackson, Michael, 2010
December 12th - 18th
The end of the year is traditionally a bit light on album releases, but both David Bowie and The Clash released a couple of classic albums during this week. This was also the week that saw the birth of two legendary guitarists - Keith Richards and Billy Gibbons, and sadly the passing of the great Captain Beefheart.
Events
1962 - Bassist Bill Wyman appeared on stage with the Rolling Stones for the first time.
1962 - Bob Dylan visited England for the first time, where he played his first gig in London at the Troubadour Club.
1969 - John Lennon played his final live show ever in the UK. Lennon took the stage with the Plastic Ono Band at the Lyceum Ballroom in London during a Christmas benefit show put on by UNICEF.
1970 - The Doors played their last show with Jim Morrison. It took place at the Warehouse in New Orleans.
1974 - Mick Taylor announced his departure from the Rolling Stones. He was replaced by Ronnie Wood from the Faces, who has remained with the Stones ever since.
Releases
1964 - The Beatles: Beatles '65
1967 - The Who: The Who Sell Out
1967 - The Beach Boys: Wild Honey
1968 - Blood, Sweat & Tears: Blood, Sweat & Tears
1970 - T. Rex: T. Rex
1971 - David Bowie: Hunky Dory
1972 - Status Quo: Piledriver
1974 - Joe Walsh: So What
1980 - The Clash: Sandinista!
1987 - Dinosaur Jr.: You're Living All Over Me
2000 - Tool: Salival (box set)
2008 - Fall Out Boy: Folie à Deux
Deaths
Big Joe Williams (blues musician) - December 17, 1982
Jimmy Nolan (James Brown) - December 18, 1983
Ian Stewart (pianist with the Rolling Stones) - December 12, 1985
Rufus Thomas - December 14, 2001
Zal Yanovsky (The Lovin' Spoonful) - December 13, 2002
Captain Beefheart - December 17, 2010
Births
Chas Chandler (The Animals) - December 18, 1938
Dickey Betts (The Allman Brothers Band) - December 12, 1943
Keith Richards - December 18, 1943
Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge) - December 15, 1946
Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (The Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan) - December 13, 1948
Ted Nugent - December 13, 1948
Cliff Williams (AC/DC) - December 14, 1949
Paul Rodgers (Free) - December 17, 1949
Billy Gibbons - December 16, 1950
Robben Ford - December 16, 1951
Bruce Kulick (Kiss) - December 12, 1953
Mike Mills (R.E.M.) - December 17, 1958
Tom Delonge (Blink 182) - December 13, 1975
Dan Hawkins (The Darkness) - December 12, 1976
Amy Lee (Evanescence) - December 13, 1981
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