February 28, 2013

THE ALBUM OF THE DAY
BONNIE RAITT...Takin My Time  (1973)
Takin' My Time was released 40 years ago in 1973 and reached number 87 on the U.S. Billboard album charts.  The criteria for today was once again to listen to an album I had never heard before.  Folks, I picked an excellent record.  This could be my favorite album from Bonnie (even tho I have not heard them all).  Bluesy, jazzy and just plain cool would be an excellent way of describing the album.  Bonnie delivers some great vocals, as usual.  "Everybody's Cryin' Mercy" is an outstanding track.  Other highlights include "I Feel The Same" and "I Thought I Was A Child" (written by Jackson Browne)  I give a 3 1/2 out of 5 stars and definitely recommend it
(CD, vinyl, Allmusic review)


ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR FEBRUARY 28
Donnie Iris is 70; Pat Monahan of Train is 44;

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
2012  Adam Clayton of U2 sues his former assistant  for misappropriating $7.5 million of his money over a five-year period and seeks full restitution

 ON THIS DATE IN ROCK HISTORY FOR FEBRUARY 29
1968 At the Grammys album of the year honors went to The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"
1972 John Lennon's visa expired, beginning a three year battle for permanent residency status
2000 Dennis Danell of Social Distortion dies of a brain aneurysm. Danell was 38
2012 Davy Jones of the Monkees dies of a hear attack in Indiantown, Florida. Jones was 66