February 28, 2011

The ALBUM OF THE DAY
ALICE IN CHAINS...Facelift (1990)
(CD, Allmusic review)

The debut CD from Alice In Chains reached number 42 on the U.S. Billboard album chart. First off, let me just say that "Man In The Box" is the best song the band has ever done. That track alone is worth purchasing the CD. The rest of the album doesn't compare to "Man In The Box" but there are still some good tracks here, including "Sea Of Sorrow" and "Bleed The Freak". Alice In Chains, in my opinion, was the best new hard rock/grunge band to come out of the 90's (I know most folks disagree). If you've never heard this one check it out, it rocks. Some of the songs are kinda slow but still have that 'edge'. Recommended


ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR FEBRUARY 28
Pat Monahan of Train is 42;

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