Monday, April 29, 2013

April 29, 2013

Check out the rock genre New Releases

THE ALBUM OF THE DAY
JEFFERSON AIRPLANE...Thirty Seconds Over Winterland  (1973)
Thirty Seconds Over Winterland was released 40 years ago in April 1973.  It reached number 52 on the U.S. Billboard album charts.  This is a live album recorded in 1972.  I recommend it with a 2 1/2 out of 5 stars.  I have never really got into Airplane.  They always sound like they can't sing in harmony and this album is no different.  However, the lack of good vocals doesn't take away from their playing.  They can jam!  Just check out the 11 minute "Feels So Good."  It's a great track.  But then check out "When The Earth Moves Again."  Man, they sound terrible. I thought "Trial By Fire" was a good track with some cool guitar. To sum it all up, this album would rock if it were all instrumental
(CD, vinyl, Allmusic review)


ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR APRIL 29
Klaus Voorman of Manfred Mann is 75; Mike Hogan of The Cranberries is 40;

ON THIS DATE

1970 George Harrison announces the Beatles will eventually reunite
1976 Bruce Springsteen tries to climb over the fence at Elvis Presley’s Graceland estate in an attempt to see Presley. He is escorted off the premises by guards
1998 Aerosmith postpone the remaining 14 shows on their North American tour after Steven Tyler has a knee injury during a show in Anchorage, Alaska
1999 Tommy Lee quits Mötley Crüe to spend more time with his new band Methods of Mayhem
2002 Scott Stapp has a car accident in Orlando forcing Creed to cancel their remaining dates on their tour
2007 My Chemical Romance cancel a State College, Pennsylvania, concert after band members and road crew are hospitalized with food poisoning following their concert a day earlier in Williamsburg, Virginia
2008 Mudcrutch by Mudcrutch is released
2008 Nine Lives by Steve Winwood is released
2008 Songs From The Sparkle Lounge by Def Leppard is released

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