Sunday, June 15, 2014

June 15, 2014

THE ALBUM OF THE DAY
DIRE STRAITS...Communique
Released: 35 years ago today, June 15, 1979
Highest Chart Position: #11 U.S. Billboard Album Charts
Track Highlights: Lady Writer
(vinyl, CD, Allmusic review)

ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR JUNE 15
Steve Walsh of Kansas is 63; Brad Gillis of Night Ranger is 57; Scott Rockenfield of Queensryche is 51; Dryden Mitchell of Alien Ant Farm is 38; Billy Martin of Good Charlotte is 33;

ON THIS DATE
1974 Geoff Britton becomes the new drummer for Wings
1982 The Pretenders fire Pete Farndon from the band due to his drug problems. Farndon over-dosed the next year
1989 Bleach by Nirvana is released
1999 Supernatural by Santana is released
2004 Live In Boston by Fleetwood Mac is released
2010 Mojo by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers is released
2010 Bingo by the Steve Miller Band is released

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