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Look back at daily rock history from Joe Rock

Look back at daily rock history from Joe Rock
April 22nd, 1993 The Who on Broadway, 1978 The Blues Brothers debut, 1966 The Troggs go wild and happy birthday to Paul Carrack and Peter Frampton.
April 21st, 2016 we lose Prince, 1977 Elvis kicks off his final tour, 1969 Mick Jagger send a letter to Andy Warhol and 1961 a first for The Beatles.
April 20th, 1992 the Freddie Mercury tribute concert is held, 1991 we lose Steve Marriott and John Fogerty marries again, 1968 deep Purple’s first show.
April 19th, 2012 we lose Levon Helm, 1980 Blondie hit #1, 1969 Led Zeppelin hit a chart peak, and a happy birthday to drummer Rod Morgenstein.
April 18th, 2013 Rush and Queen enter the Rock Hall, 2012 we lose Dick Clark, 1987 Headbanger’s Ball premieres, 1981 members of Yes and Led Zeppelin make music together.
April 17th, 1998 we lose Linda McCartney, 1983 Joe Strummer runs a marathon, 1983 Felix Pappalardi is shot and killed, 1970 Paul McCartney releases his first solo album.
April 16th, 1991 Temple of The Dog make their only release, 1974 Queen make their live US debut, 1971 The Rolling Stones first release on their own label and in 1964 their self-titled debut album comes out.
April 15th 2001 we lose Joey Ramone, 1974 a Lynyrd Skynyrd release, 1972 Billy Joel and a local show, 1971 The Beatles meet Oscar and we say happy birthday to Dave Edmunds
April 14th, 2016 a last for Prince, 1983 Pete Farndon passes. 1980 a Judas priest release and Iron Maiden’s debut, 1975 Ron Wood joins The Stones and happy birthday Ritchie Blackmore
April 13th 1974 Elton takes a fake band to #1, Paul McCartney and Wings on top, 1973 a first for Bob Marley, and happy birthday to Max Weinberg