HC's Rock Rewind: March 13 - 26
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HC's Rock Rewind
A look back at the past two weeks in Rock History
by Team HC
March 13th - 19th
Historically speaking, this week in rock music has been marked by a trove of memorable events. The Rolling Stones began work on one of their greatest albums, Jefferson Airplane reformed under a new name, and the Sex Pistols announced they were reuniting. A spate of classic albums was released as well, including landmark records by Bob Dylan, Jethro Tull and Iggy Pop. Read on for a look back at other significant moments that shaped rock and roll during this historically eventful week.
Events
1965 – Eric Clapton leaves The Yardbirds, citing his unhappiness with the band’s shift toward a more commercial style.
1965 – Petula Clark performs on American television for the first time, singing “Downtown” and “I Know a Place” on The Ed Sullivan Show.
1966 – Pink Floyd appear for the first time at London’s legendary Marquee Club.
1967 – Steve Winwood reveals plans to form Traffic.
1968 – The Rolling Stones gather at Olympic Studios in London to begin sessions for the Beggars Banquet album.
1968 – Otis Redding’s “(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay” begins a five-week run atop the U.S. singles chart, making it the first posthumous Number One single in U.S. history.
1968 – The Bee Gees appear on American television for the first time, performing on The Ed Sullivan Show.
1969 – Tommy Roe’s “Dizzy” begins a four-week run atop the U.S. singles chart.
1972 – Carole King’s Tapestry album receives “Album of the Year” honors at the Grammy Awards ceremony.
1972 – T. Rex play the first of two shows filmed by Ringo Starr for inclusion in the Apple-funded documentary film, “Born to Boogie.”
1976 – Jefferson Airplane reform under the new name, Jefferson Starship.
1976 – Deep Purple’s Mark IV lineup (David Coverdale, Ian Paice, Jon Lord, Tommy Bolin and Glenn Hughes) stage their final show, performing at the Empire Theatre in Liverpool.
1976 – The film The Man Who Fell to Earth, which stars David Bowie as an alien from another planet, premieres in London.
1977 – The Clash released their debut single, “White Riot.”
1982 – Metallica make their first major live appearance, performing in Anaheim, California.
1982 – Bob Dylan is admitted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
1983 – Bon Jovi is formed by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Alec John Such.
1988 – Mick Jagger kicks off his first-ever solo tour, appearing in Osaka, Japan.
1994 – Original Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman is replaced by Darryl Jones.
1996 – The Sex Pistols announce they are reuniting for their 20th anniversary “Filthy Lucre Tour.”
2002 – The Ramones are inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
2013 – Jimi Hendrix posthumously achieves his highest chart debut since 1969, with the album People, Hell & Angels. The album enters the charts at Number Two.
Releases
1962 -- Bob Dylan: Bob Dylan
1967 – Grateful Dead: The Grateful Dead
1969 – Free: Tons of Sobs
1970 – Tyrannosaurus Rex: A Beard of Stars
1971 – James Taylor: Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon
1971 – Jethro Tull: Aqualung
1975 – Kiss: Dressed to Kill
1975 – America: Hearts
1976 – Kiss: Destroyer
1976 – Marvin Gaye: I Want You
1976 – The Doobie Brothers: Takin' It to the Streets
1977 – The Band: Islands
1977 – Emerson, Lake & Palmer: Works Volume 1
1977 – Iggy Pop: The Idiot
1978 – Elvis Costello and the Attractions: This Year's Model
1979 – Bad Company: Desolation Angels
1980 – Def Leppard: On Through the Night
1981 – The Who: Face Dances
1982 – Asia: Asia
1982 – Richard and Linda Thompson: Shoot Out the Lights
1984 – The Cars: Heartbeat City
1988 – Talking Heads: Naked
1990 – Ozzy Osbourne: Just Say Ozzy
1992 – No Doubt: No Doubt
1993 -- Coverdale-Page: Coverdale-Page
1994 -- Mötley Crüe: Mötley Crüe
1995 – Goo Dolls: A Boy Named Goo
1995 -- Collective Soul: Collective Soul
1995 – Annie Lennox: Medusa
1996 -- The Beatles: Anthology, Volume 2
1997 – Aerosmith: Nine Lives
1998 – Van Halen: Van Halen III
2001 – Eric Clapton: Reptile
2003 – The Allman Brothers Band: Hittin' the Note
Deaths
Tammi Terrell – March 16, 1970
T-Bone Walker – March 16, 1975
Paul Kossoff (Free) – March 19, 1976
Randy Rhoads – March 19, 1982
Ric Grech (Traffic, Blind Faith) – March 17, 1990
Doc Pomus – March 14, 1991
John Phillips (The Mamas and the Papas) – March 18, 2001
Ola Brunkert (ABBA) – March 17, 2008
Alex Chilton – March 17, 2010
Ronnie Hammond (Atlanta Rhythm Section) – March 14, 2011
Scott Asheton (The Stooges) – March 15, 2014
Mike Porcaro (Toto) – March 15, 2015
Daevid Allen (Gong, Soft Machine) – March 13, 2015
Andy Fraser (Free) – March 16, 2015
Births
Lightnin’ Hopkins – March 15, 1912
Nat King Cole – March 17, 1919
D.J. Fontana – March 15, 1931
Mike Stoller – March 13, 1933
Quincy Jones – March 14, 1933
Charlie Pride – March 18, 1938
Neil Sedaka – March 13, 1939
Phil Lesh – March 15, 1940
Paul Kanter (Jefferson Airplane) – March 17, 1941
Wilson Pickett – March 18, 1941
Jerry Jeff Walker – March 15, 1942
Sly Stone – March 15, 1944
John Sebastian – March 17, 1944
Walter Parazaider (Chicago) – March 14, 1945
Howard Scott (War) – March 15, 1946
Paul Atkinson (The Zombies) – March 19, 1946
Ry Cooder – March 15, 1947
Michael Bruce (Alice Cooper) – March 16, 1948
John Hartman (The Doobie Brothers) – March 18, 1950
Scott Gorham (Thin Lizzy, Supertramp) – March 17, 1951
Ricky Wilson (The B-52’s) – March 19, 1953
Billy Sheehan – March 19, 1953
Nancy Wilson (Heart) – March 16, 1954
Dee Snider – March 15, 1955
Adam Clayton (U2) – March 13, 1960
Brett Michaels – March 15, 1963
Jerry Cantrell – March 18, 1966
Billy Corgan – March 17, 1967
Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray) – March 15, 1968
Michael Bland – March 14, 1969
March 20th - 26th
It’s a big week in rock history. From the birth of Aerosmith main man Steven Tyler to the release of classic albums from AC/DC and Iron Maiden, the week of March 20 through 26 is one to celebrate. Keep reading for some major events, historic record releases and births and deaths taking place March 20 through 26.
Events
1945 – Billboard published the first LP Chart was officially published in the U.S.
1961 – The Beatles played their first evening concert at The Cavern Club in Liverpool.
1969 – John Lennon married Yoko Ono in Gibraltar.
1975 – Led Zeppelin’s Physical Graffiti reached No. 1 on the U.S. album chart and enjoyed a six-week run. It was their fourth No. 1 album in the U.S.
1978 – The Police inked with A&M Records.
1981 – REO Speedwagon reached No.1 on the U.S. singles chart with Keep on Loving You.
1984 – Strawberry Fields opened in Central Park. Yoko Ono bought it in memory of her late husband, John Lennon.
1986 – Guns N' Roses inked their major-label record deal with Geffen Records.
1991 – R.E.M. snagged their first U.K. No.1 album with Out of Time.
Births
Jimmie Vaughan, March 20, 1949
Chester Bennington, March 20, 1976
Solomon Burke, March 21, 1940
Deryck Whibley, March 21, 1980
Randy Hobbs, March 22, 1948
Damon Albarn, March 23, 1968
Jimmy Miller, March 23, 1942
Chad Butler, March 24, 1974
Elton John, March 25, 1947
Jeff Healey, March 25, 1966
Rufus Thomas, March 26, 1917
Steven Tyler, March 26, 1948
James Iha, March 26, 1968
Kenny Chesney, March 26, 1968
Deaths
Dan Hartman, March 22, 1994
Rod Price, March 22, 2005
Neil Aspinall, March 23, 2008
Buck Owens Jr., March 25, 2006
Duster Bennett, March 26, 1976
Randy Castillo, March 26, 2002
J. Pero, March 20, 2015
Releases
1963, The Beatles: Please Please Me
1963, The Beach Boys: Surfin' U.S.A.
1965, Bob Dylan: Bringing it All Back Home
1970, Jimi Hendrix: Band of Gypsys
1972, Deep Purple: Machine Head
1974, Eagles: On the Border
1975, Lynyrd Skynyrd: Nuthin' Fancy
1976, Wings: Wings at the Speed of Sound
1976, Thin Lizzy: Jailbreak
1977, AC/DC: Let There Be Rock
1979, Van Halen: Van Halen II
1980, Van Halen: Women and Children First
1982, Iron Maiden: The Number of the Beast
1983, ZZ Top: Eliminator
1985, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Southern Accents
1986, Van Halen: 5150
1990, Gary Moore: Still Got the Blues
1991, Mr. Big: Lean Into It
1994, Pantera: Far Beyond Driven
1995, Monster Magnet: Dopes to Infinity
1996, Stone Temple Pilots: Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop
2003, Linkin Park: Meteora
2008, The Raconteurs: Consolers of the Lonely
2014, Wolfmother: New Crown
-HC-
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