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Beggars Banquet is the 7th UK and 9th US studio album by the English rock band the Rolling Stones, released on December 6, 1968 by Decca Records in the United Kingdom and London Records in the United States. It was the first Rolling Stones album produced by Jimmy Miller.
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On November 10, 1975 the ‘Fitz’ the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank. The American Great Lakes freighter sank in a Lake Superior gale with the loss of 29 souls. Launched on June 7, 1958 she was the largest ship on the Great Lakes. The 'Fitz" was immortalized in song by Gordon Lightfoot.
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Tom Petty married Dana York on June 3, 2001. The minister was Richard Penniman, AKA Little Richard. "He did yell, 'Shut up!' at one point," Petty chuckled. "He was really nervous, but so was I. He gave a long talk about love and its characteristics. He was pretty inspirational."
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On November 29, 2001 Beatles' guitarist George Harrison passed away at the age of 58, while resting at a friend's home in Los Angeles. His last words were reported to have been, "Love one another." Paul McCartney said: 'I am devastated and very, very sad'.
#GeorgeHarrison
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We say Happy Birthday to
@peterframpton
(April 22, 1950) British-American rocker with Humble Pie. As a solo artist he scored big with the 1976 live release Frampton Comes Alive! Frampton has worked with David Bowie, George Harrison & Harry Nilsson. He's touring this summer 2023.
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September 29, 1989 Bruce Springsteen drops in at Matt's Saloon in Prescott, Arizona, and jams with the local act The Mile High Band for about an hour. A few weeks later, Matt's bartender Brenda receives a $100,000 check from Springsteen to help cover her medical bills.
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April 10, 1976 Peter Frampton went to
#1
on the Billboard chart with 'Frampton Comes Alive', one of the biggest selling 'live' LPs in rock history. In 1976 it sold over 6 million copies in the US. Frampton Comes Alive! was voted album of the year. It stayed on the chart for 97wks
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Happy Birthday to our old friend Bob Seger (May 6, 1945). Brilliant song writer/musician and the proud son of Michigan. A career that began w/ the Decibels and Town Criers but launched w/ the album Live Bullet, recorded over two nights in Detroit's Cobo Arena in September 1975.
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It’s my ol’ buddy Don Henley’s Birthday! Singer, songwriter & drummer with the Eagles, who had the 1977 US No.1 'Hotel California', plus 5 US No.1 LPs. The Eagles 'Greatest Hits 1971-1975' is the 2nd biggest selling LP in the world with sales over 30m. Love 'The Boys of Summer'.
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On September 30, 2016 a 10-year-old Michael Fenerty, attended Bruce Springsteen’s book signing with his Dad, Mike, at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Already getting Springsteen's signature on "Born To Run," why not ask the singer to sign Michael's excuse note for school? Cool.
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Found this great shot of Eddie Van Halen having a Big Mac in Detroit circa March 10, 1978. Van Halen opened for Ronnie Montrose and headliners Journey at the Masonic Auditorium. Still can't believe he's passed. So sad.
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July 3, 1967 A private party was held at the Speakeasy Club in London for The Monkees. Guests included: John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Dusty Springfield, Eric Clapton, Lulu and all the members of Manfred Mann, The Who & Procol Harum. 'Hey Hey We're the Rock Stars'.
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Happy Birthday Roy J. Bittan (July 2, 1949) American musician best known as a long-time member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. Nicknamed "The Professor", Bittan joined the E Street Band in 1974. He plays the piano, organ, accordion and synthesizers.
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It was 42 years tonight that I had the pleasure of introducing Bruce Springsteen to Bob Seger at Pine Knob. Without a doubt, my favorite photo. I love rock and roll!
@BobSeger
@Paulhaider1974
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On November 10, 1975 today the ‘Fitz’ the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank. The American Great Lakes freighter sank in a Lake Superior storm with the loss of the entire crew of 29. When launched on June 7, 1958, she was the largest ship on North America's Great Lakes. Sad day.
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July 7, 1984 Bruce Springsteen hits No.1 on the US LP chart with 'Born In The USA'. The LP spent a total of 139 wks on the chart. It’s one of 3 LPs to produce 7 Top-10 US singles. It was replaced by ‘Purple Rain’ by Prince. There were only 5
#1
LPs in '84, the fewest in history.
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On September 8, 1976 Riding the wave of his Frampton Comes Alive! album, Peter Frampton
@peterframpton
gets invited by President Gerald Ford to spend the day at the White House.
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'The Skies Are Crying' for all Detroit sports fans and anyone who had the chance to meet the finest human being I've not only partnered with, but a friend that only comes once in a lifetime. I'm a better person because of Jamie Samuelsen. Please, pray for his beautiful family.
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June 2, 1978 Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen, is released. The LP marked the end of a 3-yr gap between LPs. I was with CBS when 'Darkness' dropped. It was an iconic moment for me when on September 2, 1978 I introduced Bruce Springsteen to Bob Seger at Pine Knob.
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On April 3, 1988 The Traveling Wilburys record "Handle With Care" in Malibu, Florida. The Quintet is comprised of Nelson (George Harrison), Lucky (Bob Dylan), Otis (Jeff Lynn), Charlie (Tom Petty) and Lefty (Roy Orbison). There will never ever be another band like the 'Wilburys'.
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February 7, 1969 The Who recorded 'Pinball Wizard' at Morgan Studio's, London. The song is one of the band's most famous live songs, being played at almost every concert. It was on their 1969 rock opera album Tommy & was released as a single in 1969 and reached No. 19 in the US.
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Happy Birthday to the late great Charlie Watts (June 2, 1941) English drummer. Charlie joined The Rolling Stones in 1963 and played percussion on over 35 Top 40 singles and albums. Watts also played occasional gigs with Charlie Watts and his Big Band. He is missed terribly. RIP
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Happy Birthday Charlie Watts (1941), English drummer who joined The Rolling Stones in 1963 and had the US No.1 single 'Satisfaction' and over 35 Top 40 singles and albums. Watts was elected into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame. Drummers and musicians, describe Charlie's style.
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On October 22, 1976 Bob Seger releases Night Moves, his first studio album to make an impact outside of Michigan. Night Moves is the ninth studio album by American rock singer-songwriter Bob Seger, and his first studio album to credit the Silver Bullet Band. Game changer for Bob.
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On June 2, 1978 Bruce Springsteen releases Darkness On The Edge Of Town. It's his first album in almost three years due to a legal dispute with his ex-manager Mike Appel. It was a thrill to work that tour. On September 2, 1978 I introduced Bruce to Bob Seger at Pine Knob.
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Bill Pitman, a guitarist and bassist in the legendary Wrecking Crew of Los Angeles session musicians, has died at the age of 102. Pitman played on albums by Sam Cooke, Nancy Sinatra, the Monkees, James Brown, the Beach Boys and the list would fill this entire page.
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On April 12, 1976 ‘Live’ Bullet is released by Detroit, MI rockers Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band. It was recorded at Detroit's Cobo Arena during the heyday of that arena's time as an important rock concert venue. It's credited with launching Seger's national popularity.
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Bruce Springsteen was often the opening act for bands that would come through the Jersey Shore. One noteworthy evening took place at Asbury Park, N.J.'s Sunshine In on July 11, 1971 when the nine-piece Bruce Springsteen Band opened for Humble Pie. Fifty years ago!
@peterframpton
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Happy birthday to Linda Ronstadt (July 15, 1946) who had the 1975 US
#1
single 'You're No Good' plus over 15 other US Top 40 hits. She has earned 11 Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, two Academy of Country Music awards, an Emmy Award, and an ALMA Award. Cheers Linda!
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I'm in shock as I post this. My dear friend Alto Reed passed away today of colon cancer. So many memories. Such a joy to be around. The open on "Turn The Page" will forever give me the chills. Losing a good friend is so hard. Damn, I'm sad. God speed Alto (Tommy). RIP my friend.
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Happy Birthday Robin Trower (March 9, 1945) English rock guitarist and vocalist who, with Procol Harum , had the 1967 US No.5 'A Whiter Shade Of Pale'. He formed the Robin Trower Band in 1973 and has since released over 20 albums. Bridge Of Sighs is a MUST OWN.
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On June 7, 1977 Led Zeppelin played the first of six sold out nights at Madison Square Garden, in New York City during their 11th and final North American tour. Playing a 3-hour set, tickets cost $8.50 - $10.50. "Whole Lotta Love" and "Rock and Roll" were the encore selections.
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It was an iconic moment for me when on September 2, 1978 I introduced Bruce Springsteen to Bob Seger at Pine Knob. At that time I was working for Columbia Records. Bruce had played Detroit the night before. We had an off night so off we went.
Thomas Weschler/photographer
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On May 11, 1981 We lost Bob Marley, the uncontested King Of Reggae. Marley died of a brain tumor at 36. He was given a state funeral and buried near his birthplace in St. Ann's Parish, Jamaica. Marley's contributions to music increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide.
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On January 16, 1973 Bruce Springsteen played Villanova University, Philadelphia, to an audience of 25 fans. Due to a strike at by Villanova's newspaper, The Villanovan, the concert went unadvertised. This is probably the smallest crowd they ever played in front of.
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On March 3, 1978 Van Halen begin their first world tour, opening for Journey at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. The band, which released their debut album three weeks earlier, had been playing clubs for about four years. A total of 174 shows total over a 10-month period.
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On January 9, 1967 More of the Monkees, the second studio album by the The Monkees, was released on Colgems. It displaced the band's own debut album from the top of the Billboard chart and remained at No.1 for 18 weeks—the longest of any Monkees album.
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September 4, 1976 Fleetwood Mac's self-titled LP hits
#1
a year after its release knocking off Peter Frampton's ‘Frampton Comes Alive’. It's the band's 1st LP with Lindsey Buckingham & Stevie Nicks.
@peterframpton
would return to
#1
(one week later) and continue another 5wk run.
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I retired from radio in October, 2017. I miss it. I miss the parking lot, the building, my peers, the mic and especially the thrill of my first break. I miss the listeners the most!
#NationalRadioDay
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The Monterey International Pop Music Festival was a 3-day concert event held June 16 to18, 1967 in Monterey, CA. The festival is famous for the 1st major US appearances by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, the Who and the first large-scale performance by Janis Joplin & Otis Redding.
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Really sad to learn that Canadian folk music icon Gordon Lightfoot died at 84 causes unknown. "He is our poet laureate, he is our iconic singer-songwriter," said Rush singer Geddy Lee in the 2019 documentary Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind. He will be missed. RIP.
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January 29th 1992 we lost Willie Dixon. American blues singer & guitarist. His classics, 'You Shook Me', 'I Can't Quit You Baby', 'Hoochie Coochie Man', 'I Just Want to Make Love to You' & 'Little Red Rooster' have Infuenced The Rolling Stones, Cream, The Yardbirds & Led Zeppelin
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Happy Birthday George "Buddy" Guy, (July 30, 1936) US blues guitarist & singer. Acclaimed pioneer of the Chicago blues sound. He’s influenced guitarists including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, Gary Clark Jr. & John Mayer.
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April 30, 1977 Led Zeppelin broke a new world attendance record at a concert when they played to 76,229 people at a gig at the Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan. The Who held the previous record at the same venue with 75,962 people.
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On February 9, 2012 Paul McCartney finally got his own star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, becoming the last of the four Beatles to get the honor. His star was placed outside the Capitol Records building, alongside those of band members John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
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Happy Birthday to Detroit born Alice Cooper (Vincent Furnier) February 4, 1948 singer songwriter who formed the Earwigs, and then Alice Cooper. Had the 1973 US No.1 LP Billion Dollar Babies. Cooper's live shows are celebrated and 'Coop' also hosts a successful radio program.
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Happy Birthday Steve Perry, born January 22, 1949. Perry brought a radically new sound to the band Journey. Despite grumblings from fellow bandmates & fans, Journey began to garner radio airplay and a good media buzz over the LP Infinity. Perry's was ultimately fully accepted.
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On February 13, 1967 The Monkees announced that from now on they would be playing on their own recordings instead of session musicians. Dolenz and Jones had to take bass & drum lessons. In 1967 The Monkees sold 35MM albums, twice as many as the Beatles & Rolling Stones combined.
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On May 31st 1966 filming began on The Monkees first TV series. Inspired by the success of the Beatles, TV producers Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider came up with the idea of the sit-com 'The Monkees' which they sold to Screen Gems Television in 1965.
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January 17, 1966 NBC-TV bought The The Monkees series, placing it on their 1966 autumn schedule. The series centered on the adventures of The Monkees, a struggling rock band from Los Angeles, CA and introduced a number of innovative new-wave film techniques to TV. 'Here we come'.
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On September 4, 1971 At a Bruce Springsteen show at the Student Prince in Asbury Park, New Jersey, the E Street Band comes together when sax player Clarence Clemons joins the band on stage for the first time, a story recounted in the song "Tenth Avenue Freeze-out."
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May 22, 1967 The Monkees' 3rd LP, "Headquarters" was released. It was their 1st LP recorded primarily by the 4 members of the group and would reach
#1
in the US for one week before being bumped to 2nd place for 11 consecutive weeks by "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band".
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We remember the Birthday of our late friend Eddie Money (March 21, 1949 – September 13, 2019), American singer and songwriter who had success in the 1970s and 1980s + with 11 Top 40 songs including "Baby Hold On", "Two Tickets to Paradise", "Think I'm in Love" and "Shakin'".
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We lost a genius on August 27, 1990, when Stevie Ray Vaughan was killed in a helicopter crash near East Troy, Wisconsin, at age 35. He was one of the most influential blues guitarists of the 1980s, described by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as "the second coming of the blues".
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Sad news. Veteran guitarist Tim Bachman has died aged 71, his son Ryder has announced. Bachman, who was the co-founding guitarist and vocalist for Canadian rock band Bachman-turner Overdrive died on Friday April 28, 2023 after suffering from complications with cancer. RIP
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February 25, 1980 Bob Seger released Against the Wind, his the 11th studio LP and his 4th which credits the Silver Bullet Band. About half of the tracks feature the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. It spent 6 weeks at No 1 on the Billboard chart, knocking off Pink Floyd's The Wall.
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May 22, 1967 The Monkees' 3rd LP, "Headquarters" was released. It was their 1st LP recorded primarily by the 4 members of the group and would reach
#1
in the US for 1 week before being relegated to second place for 11 consecutive weeks by "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band".
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I'd like to say so long to an old friend. Gone to soon. You had so much more to give. New memories to create and new friends to make. I grew up up with you. I made best friends. You changed my life. Actually, two words did. "Joe Duuuuumars". Thank you!
#ThePalaceOfAuburnHills
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We remember and say Happy Birthday to John Alec Entwistle, October 9, 1944 UK musician and bassist for the rock band The Who. Entwistle's music career spanned over four decades. Nicknamed "The Ox" and "Thunderfingers", he was the band's only member with formal musical training.
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April 19, 1969 "Good Times, Bad Times," the 1st Led Zeppelin single peaked of
#80
in America. For the lead guitar solo, guitarist Jimmy Page fed the output from his Fender Telecaster guitar through a Leslie speaker to create a swirling effect. Bonham's drumming is astonishing.
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Happy Birthday Jimmy Page (January 9, 1944) guitarist, producer, member of The Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin formed The Honeydrippers w/ Robert Plant & Jeff Beck. As a session guitarist played on ‘Here Comes The Night’ by Them, Who's 'Can't Explain' & ‘It’s Not Unusual’ by Tom Jones.
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November 12, 1966 The Monkees' self-titled debut album hits
#1
in the US where it will stay for 13 weeks. It was displaced by the band's 2nd LP, More of the Monkees, for 18 weeks, the longest of any Monkees LP. Combined, the first two LPs were at the top for 31 consecutive weeks.
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On June 20, 2019 David Gilmour of Pink Floyd auctioned off 127 guitars from his collection and raised a total of $21,490,750. ‘The Black Strat’, the guitarist, singer & songwriter’s iconic Fender Stratocaster, sold for $3,975,000. All proceeds went to benefit charitable causes.
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October 31, 1970 Led Zeppelin's third album, "Led Zeppelin III" reached the top of the US album chart. Their first L.P. had hit number 10 and their second had gone to number 7.
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We say Happy Birthday to Geddy Lee. He is best known as the lead vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist for the Canadian rock group Rush. Lee was made an Officer of the Order of Canada on May 9, 1996. The trio was the first rock band to be so honored, as a group.
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I always found this interesting. On the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated (November 22, 1963) William Clay Ford bought the Detroit Lions for 6 million dollars.
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August 20th is National Radio Day. Today we recognizes the great invention of the radio. Celebrate the news, information, music, and stories carried across the airwaves. My stops included: W4 WABX KOME WRIF WJR WLLZ and WCSX)
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September 25, 1980 John Bonham, drummer with Led Zeppelin, died at 32 after a heavy drinking session. ‘Bonzo’ was found dead at guitarists Jimmy Page's house of what was described as asphyxiation. Bonham had some classic cars and mammoth houses in his day. Never be another.
#GOAT
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Simply put...I'm in shock. RIP to one of the greatest of all time. Damn, this is so sad. RIP Eddie Van Halen.
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On September 21, 1979 Bruce Springsteen debuts his song "The River" at a show in Madison Square Garden. He is performing as part of Musicians United For Safe Energy (MUSE) in a protest against nuclear power.
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Bob Seger went in to the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 14, 2012. Acknowledged by fans & musicians as one of the defining voices of American music. His vivid portraits of working class lives convey the hope and heartbreak implicit in the American dream.
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On April 20, 1991 we lost Steve Marriott vocalist of the Small Faces & Humble Pie in a house fire in Essex. Known for his work with the Small Faces who had the hit single 'Itchycoo Park'. Marriott was inducted posthumously into the Rock Hall in 2012 as a member of Small Faces.
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October 26, 1973 The Who released Quadrophenia. Like their 1969 album Tommy, it is a rock opera, this time centered on the character Jimmy, a mod on a search for meaning. Quadrophenia is the only Who LP entirely composed by Pete Townshend.
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December 15, 1974 Young Frankenstein opens. Aerosmith takes a break from recording Toys in the Attic and sees it. They laff hysterically when Igor (Marty Feldman) tells Dr. Frankenstein (Gene Wilder) to "walk this way" They now have the title to the track they've been working on.
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February 11, 1967 The Monkees set a new record when their 2nd LP 'More Of The Monkees' went from
#122
to the top of the US chart. The LP then stayed in pole position for 18 weeks. Combined, the first two Monkees LPs were at the top of the Billboard chart for 31 consecutive weeks.
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On November 29, 1986 "Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band Live / 1975-85" started a seven-week run at
#1
on the Billboard album chart. Springsteen's long-awaited and highly anticipated live album generated advance orders of more than 1.5 million copies.
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April 23, 1971 The Rolling Stones released Sticky Fingers. The band's 1st release on their own label. The cover was designed by Andy Warhol and thought to be Mick Jagger. The photograph was actually actor Joe Dallesandro. VH1 named it the "No. 1 Greatest Album Cover" of all time.
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Happy Birthday Alex Lifeson (Alexandar Živojinović) OC (August 27, 1953) Canadian musician/songwriter/record producer & guitarist of Rush. Made an Officer of the Order of Canada on May 9, 1996. The trio was the first rock band to be so honored. Gibson Les Paul Axcess player.
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On May 3, 1980 Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band started a six-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Against The Wind'. Released on Feb. 25, 1980, Against the Wind knocked Pink Floyd's The Wall out of the top spot on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart.
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November 10, 1975 The SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank. The American Great Lakes freighter sank in a Lake Superior storm with the loss of the entire crew of 29. When launched on June 7, 1958, the largest ship on North America's Great Lakes. It remains the largest to have sunk there.
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December 30, 1974 Bob Dylan records "Tangled Up In Blue," "Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts," and "If You See Her, Say Hello." I was absolutely blown away by Blood On The Tracks. First listen had me questioning, what I perceived to be, a new vocal approach and fresh sound.
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Sad to hear about the loss of Mike Clark. The success of the Drew and Mike Show will forever remain in a limited group of outstanding Detroit morning programs. Thoughts go out to his family and many friends.
#mikeclark
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Happy Birthday Linda Ronstadt - July 15, 1946. Born in Tucson, AZ. Lead singer of the Stone Poneys. On April 10, 2014, inducted into the Rock and Roll HOF. In July 2019, selected as a Kennedy Center Honoree. 11 Grammys, three AMA's and two Academy of Country Music awards.
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We remember Glenn Frey on his birthday. Born in Detroit on November 6, 1948 and died on January 18, 2016. Guitar, vocals, and co-founder of the Eagles. The Eagles had the monster 1977 US No.1 single 'Hotel California', plus 5 US No1 albums and an abundance of hits. Sorely missed.
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June 9, 1967 The Monkees kicked off their summer tour to an audience of over 17,000 at the Hollywood Bowl in CA at the height of Monkeemania. Just five days earlier, The Monkees had attended the 19th Primetime Emmy Awards where the group's television series took home two awards.
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March 22, 1975 Led Zeppelin began a six-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with Physical Graffiti the group's 4th US No.1 LP. On the day of its release in the US, the LP shipped a million copies – no other album in the history of Atlantic Records had generated so many sales.
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Gotta say, I didn't see this coming. 106.7 flipped to Classic Rock at 5:00 pm. They've dusted off the iconic WLLZ call letters and are once again "Detroit's Wheels". Detroit will always support great rock n' roll radio.
#WLLZDetroit
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I can’t begin to tell you what a punch in the gut it was to hear of the passing of Fred McLeod. Sadness can’t describe it. Fred was big part of my early radio career and our time together with the Detroit Pistons. His love for his wife Beth, children and sports. Rest in peace.
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On November 27, 1970 George Harrison released All Things Must Pass. The collection included 'Isn't It a Pity' and the title track that had been turned down for inclusion on releases by the Beatles. The triple album would go on to be certified 7x Platinum by the RIAA in the US.
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Happy Birthday to Detroit’s Bob Seger. Seger scored big with the 1977 hit 'Night Moves', the 1987 US No.1 single 'Shakedown' from the film Beverly Hills Cop II, and the 1980 breakthrough LP Against The Wind. Seger has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Nice perm Ken.
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On July 12, 1979 Chicago disc jockey Steve Dahl held the infamous Disco Demolition between games of the Tigers-White Sox baseball doubleheader at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Dahl burned Disco records brought by fans who received discount admission. Burn it and they will come.
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Happy Birthday Patti Smith (December 30, 1946) Easter was her most commercially successful record containing the single "Because the Night" co-written by Bruce Springsteen. Smith met Fred "Sonic" Smith, guitar player for Detroit rock band MC5 & they were married on March 1, 1980.
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On October 26, 1973 The Who release Quadrophenia in the UK (the American debut is a week later). Like their 1969 album Tommy, it is a rock opera, this time centered on the character Jimmy, a mod on a search for meaning. A Who classic.
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We say Happy Birthday to Geddy Lee (July 29, 1953). He is best known as the lead vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist for the Canadian rock group Rush. Lee was made an Officer of the Order of Canada on May 9, 1996. The trio was the first rock band to be so honored, as a group.
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Happy Birthday to the late Walter Carl Becker (February 20, 1950 – September 3, 2017) was an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He was best known as the co-founder, guitarist, bassist, and co-songwriter of the jazz rock band Steely Dan. Incredible band.
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We remember Mike Nesmith on his Birthday, (December 30, 1942 – December 10, 2021) Musician, songwriter, actor. Known as a member of the Monkees and co-star of the TV series The Monkees. His songwriting credits include "Different Drum," a hit for Linda Ronstadt & the Stone Poneys.
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April 30, 1977 Led Zeppelin broke a new world attendance record at a concert when they played to 76,229 people at a gig at the Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan. The Who held the previous record at the same venue with 75,962 people.
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On September 3, 1982 The 3-day US Festival in San Bernardino, CA took place featuring, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, The Police, The Cars, Talking Heads, The Kinks, Ramones, B52's, Grateful Dead, Pat Benatar, Jackson Browne. Apple Computer's Steven Wozniak bankrolled the festival.
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On May 6, 1965 In their Clearwater, Florida hotel room, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards work out the opening guitar riff of "Satisfaction" following Richard's purchase of a Gibson fuzz-Tone Box earlier that day. It is second on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list.
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RRR! Tim Allen
@ofctimallen
is back home tonight to perform a benefit concert for Forgotten Harvest. My old buddy stopped by and I said let's roll some tape!
#TimAllen
#ForgottenHarvest
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