HC's Rock Rewind - Weeks October 10 - 23

HC's Rock Rewind

A look back at the past two weeks in Rock History

by Team HC

This was the week when Dave Grohl played on stage with Nirvana for the first time, and also the week when Credence Clearwater Revival called it quits. This week also marks the 114th anniversary of the formation of a certain mandolin and guitar manufacturing company in Kalamazoo. Read on for some significant events, historic record releases and notable births and deaths happening October 10th through October 23rd.

Week of October 10th - 16th

Events

1902 - The Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co., Ltd. is formed on October 10, 1902. Orville Gibson sold the rights to his name and patent to five businessmen in Kalamazoo, MI, who kept Orville on as a consultant.

1965 - Jimi Hendrix signed his first UK record deal.

1972 - Creedence Clearwater Revival officially called it quits on October 16, 1972 following a rather lackluster reception of their seventh studio album Mardi Gras.

1974 - Blondie played their first gig using their new name "Blondie" at the legendary CBGB's in New York City.

1978 - While playing a show in Philadelphia, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry were injured when someone in the audience threw a cherry bomb on stage, prompting the band to use a safety fence in front of the stage for the remainder of the tour.

1980 - Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham was laid to rest. Bonham passed away on September 25 at only 32 years old.

1990 - Dave Grohl played on stage with Nirvana for the first time. The show took place at the North Shore Surf Club in Olympia, WA.

2009 - Pearl Jam's ninth album Backspacer went to the top of the US charts, proving the Seattle band were still every bit as relevant some 18 years after releasing their debut album Ten.

Releases

1968 - The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Electric Ladyland

1968 - Three Dog Night: Three Dog Night

1969 - Frank Zappa: Hot Rats

1972 - Santana: Caravanserai

1973 - Fleetwood Mac: Mystery to Me

1973 - Grateful Dead: Wake of the Flood

1974 - The Rolling Stones: It's Only Rock 'n Roll

1975 - Deep Purple: Come Taste The Band

1977 - David Bowie: "Heroes"

1978 - Toto: Toto

1979 - Fleetwood Mac: Tusk

1980 - Thin Lizzy: Chinatown

1981 - U2: October

1982 - Kiss: Creatures of the Night

1986 - Billy Idol: Whiplash Smile

1988 - U2: Rattle and Hum

1990 - ZZ Top: Recycler

1991 - Ugly Kid Joe: As Ugly as They Wanna Be

1992 - 4 Non Blondes: Bigger, Better, Faster, More!

1994 - Suede: Dog Man Star

1994 - Korn: Korn

1995 - Green Day: Insomniac

1995 - No Doubt: Tragic Kingdom

1997 - Green Day: Nimrod

1999 - Kenny Wayne Shepherd: Live On

2000 - Slash's Snakepit: Ain't Life Grand

2000 - The Wallflowers: (Breach)

2004 - Sum 41: Chuck

2005 - Sevendust: Next

2008 - Keane: Perfect Symmetry

2013 - Pearl Jam: Lightning Bolt

2013 - Paul McCartney: New

2014 - OK Go: Hungry Ghosts

Deaths

Carey Lander (Camera Obscura) - October 11, 2015

Ricky Wilson (B-52's) - October 12, 1985

John Denver - October 12, 1997

Births

Nico (The Velvet Underground) - October 16, 1938

Paul Simon - October 13, 1941

Robert Lamm (Chicago) - October 13, 1944

Justin Hayward (The Moody Blues) - October 14, 1946

Sammy Hagar - October 13, 1947

Bob Weir (The Grateful Dead) - October 16, 1947

Rick Parfitt (Status Quo) - October 12, 1948

Daryl Hall - October 11, 1949

Midge Ure - October 10, 1953

David Lee Roth - October 10, 1955

A. J. Pero (Twisted Sister) - October 14, 1959

Eric Martin (Mr. Big) - October 10, 1960

Dave Vanian (The Damned) - October 12, 1956

Bob Mould (Husker Du) - October 12, 1960

Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers) - October 16, 1962

John Mayer - October 16, 1977

Week of October 10th - 16th

Historically speaking, this week in rock music has been marked by a trove of memorable events. The most important band in rock history make their television debut, the most influential heavy metal band of the ‘70s kicked off their third U.S. tour, and classic rock favorites Santana made a spectacular comeback. A spate of classic albums was released as well, including landmark records by David Bowie, Bob Seger and U2. Read on for a look back at other significant moments that shaped rock and roll during this historically eventful week.

Events

1959 – Paul McCartney makes his debut appearance with The Quarrymen, performing alongside John Lennon and three other band members.

1960 – Roy Orbison scores his first U.K. Number One hit, with “Only the Lonely.”

1962 – The Beatles make their television debut, performing the songs “Some Other Guy” and “Love Me Do” live on a show titled “People and Places,” in Manchester, England.

1966 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience play their first major public show as a band, appearing at the Olympia Theatre in Paris, France.

1978 – The Police make their U.S. debut, performing at CBGB’s in New York.

1999 – Santana’s Supernatural album tops the charts, giving the group their first Number One album in 28 years.

2001 – Concerts are staged at Madison Square Garden in New York and at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., to raise funds for victims of the 9/11 attacks. David Bowie, Paul McCartney, The Who and Eric Clapton are among the performers.

2008 – Guns N’ Roses release their first new material in nearly a decade, issuing the title track from the new album, Chinese Democracy. Singer Axl Rose is the sole original member of the band.

Releases

1964 – The Rolling Stones: 12 x 5

1966 – The Zombies: “She’s Not There” (single)

1969 – Led Zeppelin: II

1969 – John Lennon and Yoko Ono: Wedding Album

1970 – Bob Dylan: New Morning

1970 – Genesis: Trespass

1971 – The Doors: Other Voices

1973 – David Bowie: Pinups

1973 – Montrose: Montrose

1973 – The Wailers: Burnin’

1974 – KISS: Hotter Than Hell

1976 – Bob Seger: Night Moves

1977 – Lynyrd Skynyrd: Street Survivors

1977 – Meat Loaf: Bat Out of Hell

1979 – Fleetwood Mac: Tusk

1979 – Prince: Prince

1979 -- Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers: Damn the Torpedoes

1980 – U2: Boy

1985 – The Cult: Love

1986 – Iggy Pop: Blah Blah Blah

1987 – INXS: Kick

1988 – Steve Earle: Copperhead Road

1989 – Nine Inch Nails: Pretty Hate Machine

1992 – Keith Richards: Main Offender

1993 – Pearl Jam: Vs.

1998 – Black Sabbath: Reunion

2011 – Coldplay: Mylo Xyloto

Deaths

Derek Bell (The Chieftains) – Oct. 17, 2002

Levi Stubbs (Four Tops) – Oct. 17, 2008

Dee Dee Warwick – Oct. 18, 2008

Glen Buxton (Alice Cooper) – Oct. 19, 1997

Son House – Oct. 19, 1988

Don Cherry – Oct. 19, 1995

Merle Travis – Oct. 20, 1983

Ronnie Van Zant – Oct. 20, 1977

Steve Gaines – Oct. 20, 1977

Shannon Hoon (Blind Melon) – Oct. 21, 1995

Elliott Smith – Oct. 21, 2003

Sandy West (Runaways) – Oct. 21, 2006

Al Jolson – Oct. 23, 1950

“Mother” Maybelle Carter – Oct. 23, 1978

Births

Jim Seals (Seals & Croft) – Oct. 17, 1941

Ziggy Marley – Oct. 17, 1968

Chuck Berry – Oct. 18, 1926

Laura Nyro – Oct. 18, 1947

Gary Richrath (REO Speedwagon) – Oct. 18, 1949

Keith Knudson (Doobie Brothers) – Oct. 18, 1952

Peter Tosh – Oct. 19, 1944

Keith Reid (Procol Harum) – Oct. 19, 1946

Karl Wallinger (The Waterboys, World Party) – Oct. 19, 1957

Patrick Simmons (Doobie Brothers) – Oct. 19, 1948

Jelly Roll Morton – Oct. 20, 1890

Tom Petty – Oct. 20, 1950

Alan Greenwood (Foreigner) – Oct. 20, 1951

Norman Black (Teenage Fanclub) – Oct. 20, 1965

Manfred Mann – Oct. 21, 1940

Steve Cropper – Oct. 21, 1941

Elvin Bishop – Oct. 21, 1942

Lux Interior (The Cramps) -- Oct. 21, 1946

Steve Lukather – Oct. 21, 1957

Bobby Fuller – Oct. 22, 1942

Leslie West – Oct. 22, 1945

Stiv Bators – Oct. 22, 1956

Shelby Lynne – Oct. 22, 1968

Roberto Trujillo – Oct. 23, 1964