Sunday, February 28, 2010

February 28

ON THIS DATE
1942 Brian Jones of the Rolling Stons is born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. Jones died in 1969
1970 Led Zeppelin had to change their name to the Nobs for a show in Copenhagen in order to avoid a lawsuit from the family of airship creator Ferdinand Von Zeppelin
1976 At the Grammys: The Eagles - "Lyin' Eyes' Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group
1984 At the Grammys: The Police - "Every Breath You Take" Best Pop Performance and Song of the Year, "Synchronicity" Best Rock Performance
1996 At the Grammys: Hootie And The Blowfish - Best New Artist, Allman Brothers Band - "Jessica" Best Rock Instrumental
2007 The Doors receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. John Densmore does not attend the ceremonies as he is still angry with Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger

IN CONCERT
Friday, April 23 ALICE IN CHAINS City Of Palms Park Ft. Myers
Sunday, April 25 POP EVIL State Theatre St. Petersburg
Tuesday, April 27 POP EVIL Backbooth Orlando
Wednesday, May 5 SALIVA Firestone Live Orlando

IN THE NEWS
METALLICA – Rare 1982 Demo Of “Hit The Lights”
West Palm to give Ozzy Osbourne key to city on Friday
Disabled AC/DC Fan Impaled At Brisbane Concert

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