THE ALBUM OF THE DAY
PAUL SIMON...Paul Simon In Concert: Live Rhymin' (1974)
Paul Simon In Concert: Live Rhymin' was released 40 years ago in 1974. It reached number 33 on the U.S. Billboard album charts.
(vinyl, CD, Allmusic review)
ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 6
Hugh
Grundy from The Zombies and Argent is 69; David Gilmour formerly with Pink Floyd
is 68; Chris Broderick of Megadeth is 44; Bobzilla formerly with Hellyeah is 44;
ON THIS DATE
1973 The U.S. Immigration Department cancel John Lennon's visa, starting a 2 year legal battle which Lennon eventually wins
1990 Aerosmith is inducted into Hollywood’s Rock Walk on Sunset Boulevard
2000
Eric Clapton is inducted into the Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame as a solo
artist. It's his third time being inducted, the others as a Yardbird and
a member of Cream. Bonnie Raitt and Scotty Moore are also inducted
2004
David Crosby is arrested on marijuana and gun possession charges in New
York City. Crosby has served time in prison in Texas for a similar
arrest
2006 On An Island by David Gilmour is released
2007 Heaven And Hell begin their world tour in Vancouver, Canada
2007
Jimi Hendrix's estate files a lawsuit against Electric Hendrix for
copyright infringement. The owners of Electric Hendrix are Jimi's
brother Leon and Jimi's drummer Buddy Miles. Also, that same day,
Librarian of Congress adds "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" by the
Rolling Stones to the '06 National Recording Registry. ZZ Top begins
their U.S. tour in Biloxi, Mississippi
2013 Alvin Lee, formerly
with Ten Years After, died from "unforeseen complications following a
routine surgical procedure." Lee was 68.
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