HC's Rock Rewind - July 8 — 21

by Anne Erickson

One of rock and roll’s most influential bands signed their first recording contract, a Rolling Stones classic topped the singles charts, and members of The Monkees reunited for the first time in nearly two decades. Read on for a look back at other significant moments that shaped rock and roll during this historically eventful week.

Events

1962 – The Rolling Stones make their live debut, performing at London’s legendary Marquee Club.

1962 – The Beach Boys sign their first recording contract, inking a deal with Capitol Records.

1964 – The Beatles film, A Hard Day’s Night, premiers in Liverpool. More than 200,000 fans turn out to celebrate.

1965 – The Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” begins a four-week run at Number One on the U.S. singles charts. The song goes on to become the biggest hit of the year.

1967 –  The Who begin their first large-scale U.S. tour, performing as opening act for Herman’s Hermits.

1967 – Arlo Guthrie takes the stage of the Newport Folk Festival and delivers the debut performance of “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree.”

1968 – Eric Clapton announces the breakup of Cream, while the band is in the midst of its final tour.

1969 – Funeral services are held for Rolling Stones co-founder Brian Jones.

1969 – David Bowie’s single, “Space Oddity,” is rush-released to coincide with the first moon landing, which takes place nine days later.

1969 – Blind Faith perform their first show in the U.S., a sellout at Madison Square Garden.

1970 – The soundtrack album for the film, Woodstock, tops the charts.

1972 – Smokey Robinson performs his final show as a member of The Miracles.

1974 – David Bowie plays the first of five shows that will be used in the making of his David Live album. All the shows were staged at the Tower Theatre in Philadelphia.

1978 – The Rolling Stones’ Some Girls album tops the U.S. charts.

1980 – Bob Marley and the Wailers begin what will ultimately be Marley’s final U.K. tour.

1985 – The Live Aid benefit concerts are staged in Philadelphia and London. The array of performers include Paul McCartney, David Bowie, The Who, Elton John, and Queen, among many others.

1989 – The Monkees are honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. All four members of the band reunite for the ceremony.

1996 – A Guinness World Record for the largest-ever jam session is set when more than 2,000 guitarists perform a cover of “Heartbreak Hotel” for 75 minutes. Chet Atkins and Skunk Baxter are among the participants

2007 – Rod Stewart is awarded the CBE Order of the British Empire in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

2014 – Johnny Winter plays his last show, staging a performance at the Lovely Days Festival in Wiesen, Austria.

2016 – Joe Perry suffers a cardiac event onstage during a performance with members of The Hollywood Vampires. Perry is rushed to the hospital -- fortunately he makes a full recovery.

Releases 

1970 – Supertramp:  Supertramp

1971 – Funkadelic:  Maggot Brain

1972 – Chicago: Chicago V

1972 – Harry Nilsson: Son of Schmilsson

1973 – Queen: Queen

1973 – Bob Dylan:  Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (soundtrack)

1973 – Grand Funk Railroad: We’re an American Band

1974 – Neil Young:  On the Beach

1975 – Fleetwood Mac:  Fleetwood Mac

1979 – The Kinks: Low Budget

1981 – Def Leppard: High ‘n’ Dry

1983 – Robert Plant: The Principle of Moments

1983 – Big Country: The Crossing

1986 – Bob Dylan: Knocked Out Loaded

1988 – UB40: UB40

1988 – Brian Wilson: Brian Wilson

1990 – Iggy Pop: Brick by Brick

1990 – Poison: Flesh and Blood

1992 – Frank Zappa: You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5

1993 – Matthew Sweet: Altered Beast

1994 – The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge

1994 – Alice Cooper: The Last Temptation

1997 – Sarah McLachlan: Surfacing

2000 – Motley Crue: New Tattoo

2001 -- Blackmore's Night: Fires at Midnight           

2002 – Robert Plant: Dreamland

2002 – The Flaming Lips: Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots

2005 – Tony Iommi: Fused

2009 – The Dead Weather: Horehound

Deaths

Clarence White (The Byrds) – July 14, 1973

Minnie Riperton – July 12, 1979

Chris Wood (Traffic) – July 12, 1983

Nico (The Velvet Underground), July 8, 1988

Arthur Kane (New York Dolls) – July 13, 2004

Rob Grill (The Grass Roots) – July 11, 2011

Jerry Ragovoy – July 13, 2011

Tommy Ramone – July 11, 2014

Births

Jai Johanny Johanson (The Allman Brothers Band), July 8, 1944

Andy Fletcher (Depeche Mode), July 8, 1961

Joan Osborne, July 8, 1963

Beck, July 8, 1970

Bon Scott (AC/DC), July 9, 1946

John "Mitch" Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix Experience), July 9, 1947

Jim Kerr (Simple Minds), July 9, 1959

Courtney Love (Hole), July 9, 1964

Jack White (The White Stripes), July 9, 1975

Woody Guthrie – July 14, 1912

Lowman “Pete” Pauling (The 5 Royales) – July 14, 1926

Mavis Staples – July 10, 1939

Desmond Dekker – July 16, 1941

Ronnie James Dio – July 10, 1942

Roger McGuinn – July 13, 1942

Stephen Bladd (J. Geils Band) – July 13, 1942

Jerry Miller (Moby Grape) – July 10, 1943

Christine McVie – July 12, 1943

Linda Ronstadt – July 15, 1946

Arlo Guthrie – July 10, 1947

Roky Erickson – July 15, 1947

Peter Banks (Yes, Flash) – July 15, 1947

Artimus Pyle (Lynyrd Skynyrd) – July 15, 1948

Dave Smalley (The Raspberries) – July 10, 1949

Greg Kihn – July 10, 1949

Eric Carr (Kiss) – July 12, 1950

Philip Taylor Kramer (Iron Butterfly) – July 12, 1952

Bob Casale (Devo) – July 14, 1952

Johnny Thunders – July 15, 1952

Stewart Copeland – July 16, 1952

Neil Tennant (Pet Shop Boys) – July 10, 1954

Ian Curtis (Joy Division) – July 15, 1956

Marky Ramone – July 15, 1956

Joe Satriani – July 15, 1956

Peter Murphy (Bauhaus) – July 11, 1957

Sandy West (The Runaways) – July 10, 1959

Richie Sambora – July 11, 1959

Suzanne Vega – July 11, 1959

Dan Murphy (Soul Asylum) – July 12, 1962

Tonya Donelly (Belly) – July 14, 1966

Jason Bonham – July 15, 1966

John Petrucci (Dream Theater) – July 12, 1967

Week of July 15th -21nd

Elvis Presley made his first-ever studio recordings, Santana celebrated a milestone, and a former Beatle kicked off his debut solo tour. A spate of classic albums was released as well, including landmark records by Rod Stewart, Talking Heads, and Guns N’ Roses. Read on for a look back at other significant moments that shaped rock and roll during this historically eventful week. 

Events

1953 – Elvis Presley drops into Memphis Recording Service—later renamed Sun Studios—and pays $3.98 to make his first-ever recordings. He records two songs: “My Happiness” and “That’s When Your Heartaches Begin,” as a gift for his mother.

1954 – The Newport Jazz Festival makes its debut at the Newport Casino in Rhode Island.

1955 – Chuck Berry’s debut single, “Maybellene,” is released on Chess Records.

1963 – The first U.S. Beatles album, titled Introducing the Beatles, is pressed up by Vee-Jay Records. The album receives its official release in January of 1964.

1968 – Cream’s Wheels of Fire hits #1 on the U.S. album chart.

1968 – The Beatles’ animated film, Yellow Submarine, makes its premiere in London. In the film, the band members are voiced by professional actors.

1974 – Joey Ramone becomes the lead singer for the Ramones.

1975 – Paul McCartney & Wings’ “Listen to What the Man Said” reaches #1 on the U.S. singles chart.

1975 – Bob Marley and the Wailers’ performance at the Lyceum Theatre in London is recorded using the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio. Later that year, the performance is released as an official album—titled simply Live!

1976 – Classic rock icons Deep Purple split up at the end of a U.K tour. Eight years will pass before the band gets back together.

1978 – Def Leppard make their live debut, performing before an audience of 150 at a school in Sheffield, England.

1981 – “Roy Orbison Day” is declared in Odessa, Texas.

1986 – Santana mark their 20th anniversary with a comprehensive reunion, with all current and former members coming together to stage a concert in San Francisco.

1987 – Keith Richards signs a contract with Virgin Records as a solo artist.

1989 – Ringo Starr kicks off his first tour since The Beatles ceased touring in 1966. He and the first incarnation of his All-Starr Band perform in Dallas, Texas.

1991 – The Lollapalooza Music Festival is staged for the first time. Jane’s Addiction, Nine Inch Nails, and Living Color are among the many participating bands who perform in select locations in North America.

2012 – Surviving Who members Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey announce they’re reviving the band’s 1973 rock opera, Quadrophenia, for a tour.

Releases

1964 – The Beatles: Something New

1965 – The Lovin’ Spoonful: Do You Believe in Magic?

1966 – John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers: Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton

1969 – The Doors: The Soft Parade

1971 – Black Sabbath: Master of Reality

1971 – The Moody Blues: Every Good Boy Deserves  Favour

1971 – Deep Purple: Fireball

1972 – Rod Stewart: Never a Dull Moment

1972 – T. Rex: The Slider

1972 – Jefferson Airplane: Long John Silver

1973 – Carlos Santana & John McLaughlin: Love Devotion Surrender

1973 – Mott the Hoople: Mott

1977 – Elvis Costello: My Aim is True

1978 – Talking Heads: More Songs about Buildings and Food

1980 – Joy Division: Closer

1981 – ZZ Top: El Loco

1984 – Stryper: The Yellow and Black Attack

1987 – Guns N’ Roses: Appetite for Destruction

1990 – Mother Love Bone: Apple

1991 – Squeeze: Play

1992 – Sonic Youth: Dirty

1995 – Megadeth: Hidden Treasures

1995 – Elliott Smith: Elliott Smith

1996 – The Black Crowes: Three Snakes and One Charm

1996 – Fiona Apple: Tidal

1999 – Robyn Hitchcock: Jewels for Sophia

2003 – Prince: N.E.W.S.

2003 – Cheap Trick: Special One

2006 – Black Stone Cherry: Black Stone Cherry

Deaths

Danny Cedrone (Bill Haley & His Comets) – July 17, 1954

Billie Holiday – July 17, 1959

Bobby Fuller – July 18, 1966

John Coltrane – July 17, 1967

Lefty Frizzell – July 19, 1975

Harry Chapin – July 16, 1981

Nico – July 18, 1988

Chas Chandler – July 17, 1996

Gus Dudgeon – July 21, 2002

Long John Baldry – July 21, 2005

Gordon Waller (Peter and Gordon) – July 17, 2009

Jon Lord (Deep Purple) – July 16, 2012

Johnny Winter – July 16, 2014

Births

Screamin’ Jay Hawkins – July 18, 1929

Ian Stewart (Rolling Stones) – July 18, 1938

Spencer Davis – July 17, 1939

Dion DiMucci – July 18, 1939

Lonnie Mack – July 18, 1941

Martha Reeves – July 18, 1941

John Lodge (Moody Blues) – July 20, 1943

Danny McCulloch (The Animals) – July 18, 1945

Henry McCullough – July 21, 1943

Alan Gorrie (Average White Band) – July 19, 1946

Bernie Leadon (Eagles) – July 19, 1947

Brian May – July 19, 1947

Carlos Santana – July 20, 1947

Ron Asheton (The Stooges) – July 17, 1948

Geezer Butler – July 17, 1949

Wally Bryson (The Raspberries) – July 18, 1949

Nicolette Larson – July 17, 1952

Allen Collins (Lynyrd Skynyrd) – July 19, 1952

Ricky Skaggs – July 18, 1954

Terry Chambers (XTC) – July 18, 1955

Howie Epstein (Tom Petty & Heartbreakers) – July 21, 1955

Paul Cook (Sex Pistols) – July 20, 1956

Keith Levene (The Clash, PIL) – July 18, 1957

Chris Cornell – July 20, 1964

Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam) – July 20, 1966

Andrew Stockdale (Wolfmother) – July 20, 1976

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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