October 2009, This Day In Rock
This Day In Rock
Hello Friends and Welcome to This Day In Rock. Lets take that walk down musical memory lane.
On This Day In 1957 Jerry Lee Lewis recorded "Great Balls Of Fire"
On this day in 1966 Cream's drummer Ginger Baker collapsed after a twenty minute drum solo. He was taken to the hospital where he quickly recovered.
In 1976 EMI records offered The Sex Pistols a generous sign on bonus for signing with them.
On this day in 1977 "You Light Up My Life" hits #1 and stays for weeks.
On This day in 1979 "Tusk" by Fleetwood Mac Is released numerous weeks ahead of its original release date due to tracks from the album being leaked to the public.
On this day in 1980 Bob Marley collapses on stage He would die a year later from a Brain Tumor.
Anne Murray won the Country Music Association's Album of the Year Award for "A Little Good News" in 1984.
The Hollywood Walk Of Fame Awarded a star To Chuck Berry on this day in 1987
On this day in 1988 after a whopping 741 weeks (over 14 years!) "The Dark Side of The Moon" by Pink Floyd finally dropped from the billboard 200 album charts.
Well Friends that is all for today. Until tomorrow....
PEACE!!!




