HC's Rock Rewind — May 27 - June 9
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HC's Rock Rewind
A look back at the past two weeks in Rock History
by Anne Erickson
Week of May 27th - June 3rd
May 27 through June 3 brought some timeless rock albums to the world, from Bruce Springsteen's Born in the U.S.A. to the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. That's not to mention the births of Ronnie Wood and Tom Morello. Keep reading for some major releases, historic events and notable births and deaths happening May 27 – June 3.
Events
1959 - Atlanta's Herndon Stadium hosts one of the first outdoor rock concerts. The lineup includes Ray Charles, Jimmy Reed and B.B. King.
1961 - Chuck Berry opens the Berryland amusement park in Wentzville, Missouri.
1961 - Jimi Hendrix officially joins the U.S. Army.
1964 - The Rolling Stones hit New York to kick off their first U.S. tour.
1975 - Ronnie Wood performs his first show as the guitarist for the Rolling Stones. It was on his 28th birthday.
1976 - The Who set the Guinness Book record for "World's Loudest Rock Band" with a show in London measuring 126 decibels. Guinness eventually stops certifying the record, due to hearing loss.
1983 - Kiss play their final concert in their makeup. Well, until 1996, that is, when they start playing with painted faces again.
1997 - Jeff Buckley’s body is discovered floating in a harbor running into the Mississippi River. He had disappeared the week before while taking a swim in a Memphis harbor.
Releases
Bob Dylan, Down in the Groove, 1988
The Beatles, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 1967 (U.S. release)
David Bowie, David Bowie, 1967
Bruce Springsteen, Darkness on the Edge of Town, 1978
The Rolling Stones, Still Life, 1982
Bruce Springsteen, Born in the U.S.A., 1984
Sting, The Dream of the Blue Turtles, 1985
Metallica, Load, 1996
Deaths
Jeff Buckley, May 29, 1997
John Kahn (The Jerry Garcia Band), May 30, 1996
David Ruffin (The Temptations), June 1, 1991
Boyd Bennett, June 2, 2002
Vince Welnick (Grateful Dead), June 2, 2006
Bo Diddley, June 2, 2008
Leon Redbone - May 30, 2019
Births
Pete Sears (Jefferson Starship) – May 27, 1948
Neil Finn (Crowded House) – May 27, 1956
Susan Ballion (Siouxsie Sioux) – May 27, 1957
Neil Finn (Crowded House) – May 27, 1958
Sean Kinney (Alice In Chains) – May 27, 1966
John Fogerty – May 28, 1945
Noel Gallagher, May 29, 1967
Mel Gaynor (Simple Minds), May 29, 1960
Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave), May 30, 1964
Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul and Mary), May 31, 1938
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), May 31, 1938
Pat Boone, June 1, 1934
Ron Wood (The Rolling Stones, The Faces), June 1, 1947
Alan Wilder (Depeche Mode), June 1, 1959
Simon Gallup (The Cure), June 1, 1960
Mike Joyce (The Smiths), June 1, 1963
Alanis Morissette, June 1, 1974
Charlie Watts (The Rolling Stones), June 2, 1941
Steve Brookins (.38 Special), June 2, 1951
Pete Farndon (The Pretenders), June 2, 1952
Fabrizio Moreti (The Strokes), June 2, 1980
Dave Alexander (The Stooges), June 3, 1947
Billy Powell (Lynyrd Skynyrd), June 3, 1952
Kerry King (Slayer), June 3, 1964
Mike Gordon (Phish), June 3, 1965
Week of June 3rd - 9th
This week in Rock Rewind, the world’s greatest pop group undertook their first recording session, The Rolling Stones replaced one of their founding members, and one of New York’s most influential bands reunited after 24 years. A trove of classic albums was released as well, including landmark records by David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, and The Cars. Read on for a look back at other noteworthy moments that shaped rock and roll during this historically eventful week.
Events
1962 -- The Beatles undertake their first recording session at Abbey Road studios. “Love Me Do” was among the four tracks recorded.
1963 -- The Rolling Stones release their first single, a cover of Chuck Berry’s “Come On.”
1964 – The first single to feature David Bowie is released. Titled “Liza Jane,” the recording is credited to “David Jones and the King Bees.
1966 – Great Britain’s “Melody Maker” magazine reports the formation of supergroup Cream.
1969 – Blind Faith play their first show, staging a concert in London’s Hyde Park.
1969 – The Rolling Stones replace Brian Jones with Mick Taylor.
1971 – Grand Funk Railroad topples a record previously head by The Beatles for the highest gross proceeds for a concert staged at New York’s Shea Stadium.
1974 – Keyboardist Rick Wakeman leaves prog-rock band Yes to begin a solo career.
1974 – Paul McCartney & Wings’ single “Band on the Run” hits Number One on the U.S. charts.
1975 – Elton John’s ninth studio album, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, becomes the first LP to enter the U.S. album chart at Number One.
1989 – The Doobie Brothers kick off a reunion tour. The tour is the first to feature the band’s original lineup since 1975.
1993 – The Velvet Underground reform for their first show in 24 years, performing at London’s Wembley Arena.
1993 – A ground-breaking ceremony is held in Cleveland for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum.
2006 – Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and Robert Plant met and rehearsed songs for a benefit tribute for Atlantic Records’ co-founder Ahmet Ertegun. It was the first time the three had played together since their 1995 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
2013 – Judas Priest’s Rob Halford announces the band will be reforming after a two-year absence.
2016 – All four members of ABBA perform together for the first time since 1982. The performance occurs at a private event to commemorate 50 years since songwriting partners Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson first met.
Releases
1960 – Roy Orbison: “Only the Lonely” (single)
1965 – The Rolling Stones: “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” (U.S.)
1967 – Moby Grape: Moby Grape
1969 – Elton John: Empty Sky
1969 – Three Dog Night: Suitable for Framing
1970 – Bob Dylan: Self Portrait
1972 – David Bowie: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
1974 – Bill Wyman: Monkey Grip
1975 – Eagles: One of These Nights
1977 -- The J. Geils Band: Monkey Island
1978 – Rolling Stones: Some Girls
1978 – The Cars: The Cars
1979 – Wings: Back to the Egg
1979 – The Knack: Get the Knack
1980 – Bob Marley & The Wailers: Uprising
1981 – The Psychedelic Furs: Talk Talk Talk
1983 – The Kinks: State of Confusion
1985 – Bob Dylan: Empire Burlesque
1985 – R.E.M.: Fables of the Reconstruction
1985 – Talking Heads: Little Creatures
1989 – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble: In Step
1986 – Genesis: Invisible Touch
1991 – Lynyrd Skynyrd: Lynyrd Skynyrd 1991
1994 – Boston: Walk On
1995 – Soul Asylum: Let Your Dim Light Shine
1998 – John Fogerty: Premonition
1999 – Shelby Lynnne: I Am Shelby Lynne
2000 – Alice Cooper: Brutal Planet
2002 – David Bowie: Heathen
2007 -- Paul McCartney: Memory Almost Full
2007 – Bruce Springsteen with The Sessions Band: Live in Dublin
2011 – Def Leppard: Mirror Ball
Deaths
Stan Getz – June 6, 1991
Conway Twitty – June 5, 1993
Ronnie Lane – June 5, 1997
Dee Dee Ramone – June 5, 2002
Dave Rowberry (The Animals) - June 6, 2003
Ray Charles – June 10, 2004
Billy Preston – June 6, 2006
Marvin Isley – June 6, 2010
Stuart Cable (Stereophonics) – June 7, 2010
Dr. John - June 6, 2019
Births
Les Paul – June 9, 1915
Jackie Wilson – June 9, 1934
Levi Stubbs – June 6, 1936
Gary U.S. Bonds – June 6, 1939
Tom Jones – June 7, 1940
Jon Lord (Deep Purple) – June 9, 1941
Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night) – June 8, 1942
Michelle Phillips (The Mamas & The Papas), June 4, 1944
Clarence White (The Byrds) – June 7, 1944
Boz Scaggs – June 8, 1944
Freddie Stone (Sly & the Family Stone) – June 5, 1946
Dave Alexander (The Stooges), June 3, 1947
Nancy Sinatra, June 4, 1940
Laurie Anderson – June 5, 1947
Tom Evans (Badfinger) – June 5, 1947
Mick Box (Uriah Heep) – June 9, 1947
Pete Sears (Jefferson Starship) – May 27, 1948
Trevor Bolder – June 9, 1950
Billy Powell (Lynyrd Skynyrd), June 3, 1952
Richard Butler (Psychedelic Furs) – June 5, 1956
Prince Rogers Nelson – June 7, 1958
Steve Vai – June 6, 1960
Mick Hucknall (Simply Red) – June 8, 1960
Tom Araya – June 6, 1961
Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran) – June 8, 1962
Kerry King (Slayer), June 3, 1964
Mike Gordon (Phish), June 3, 1965
Dave Navarro – June 7, 1967
James Shaffer (Korn) – June 6, 1970
Stefan Lessard (The Dave Matthews Band), June 4, 1974
Matt Bellamy (Muse) – June 9, 1978
Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy) – June 5, 1979
-HC-
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Anne Erickson holds years of bylines in Gannett Media publications, as well as music magazines Premier Guitar, Guitar Edge and more. She also hosts radio shows with iHeartRadio and has been syndicated in Seattle, Dayton, Central Coast California and beyond. Anne is a loyal Spartan and holds a Master’s degree from MSU. She resides in Lansing, Michigan.A
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