ELVIS COSTELLO...Spike (1989)
Spike was released 25 years ago in February 1989. It reached number 32 on the U.S. Billboard album charts.
(vinyl, CD, Allmusic review)
ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR FEBRUARY 28
Donnie Iris is 71; Pat Monahan of Train is 45;
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
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