Latest posts tagged with #RockHistory on Bluesky
"they will tear your head apart, and put it back together again" Jon Landau
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#OnThisDay April 7, 1969 #Nazz released their second studio album Nazz Nazz.
#musicsky #rockmusic #rockhistory #60smusic #toddrundgren @toddrundgren.bsky.social
It was 5️⃣2️⃣ years ago #today — April 6, 1974 — that 200,000 music fans descended on Ontario for one of the last rock festivals of the era: #CaliforniaJam One of best-run in rock history, too.
#OnThisDay #70smusic #70s #musicsky #rockmusic #rockhistory
Journey released “Evolution” in 1979, marking a key step in their rise to success. The album featured the hit “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’.”
#Journey #Evolution #ClassicRock #RockHistory #Music #ticosound #latinoamerica
Today marks 32 years since Kurt Cobain’s passing. His music with Nirvana continues to inspire generations worldwide.
#KurtCobain #Nirvana #Grunge #RockHistory #Nevermind #ticosound #latinoamerica
On this day in 2002, Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley died at age 34.
His passing marked the loss of one of grunge’s most distinctive voices, whose haunting style helped define the sound of 1990s rock.
#AliceInChains #LayneStaley #Grunge #90sRock #RockHistory
On this day in 1994, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain died at age 27.
His loss marked the end of one of grunge’s defining voices, whose work on Nevermind and “Smells Like Teen Spirit” helped shape a generation of rock.
#Nirvana #KurtCobain #Grunge #90sRock #RockHistory
#OnThisDay April 5, 1️⃣9️⃣8️⃣0️⃣ #StatusQuo released the compilation album '12 Gold Bars'. It reached number 3 in the UK charts and remained in the charts for 48 weeks. This was longer than any other Quo album.
#musicsky #rockmusic #rockhistory #nowplaying #vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylsky
On this day in 1966, Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr was born.
He helped shape the band’s early sound before his life ended far too soon.
#AliceInChains #MikeStarr #Grunge #90sRock #RockHistory
Black Sabbath released “Cross Purposes Live” in 1995, capturing a unique era of the band. It remains the only live album featuring Tony Martin.
#BlackSabbath #CrossPurposesLive #HeavyMetal #RockHistory #Metal #ticosound #latinoamerica
Jimmy Page playing mandolin on The Battle of Evermore instead of his usual electric guitar work, and created the haunting folk sound that defines this track from the album Led Zeppelin IV.
#LedZeppelin #JimmyPage #BattleOfEvermore #ClassicRock #RockHistory #Mandolin #RobertPlant
🎧 #musicsky #ClassicRock #RandyCastillo #OzzyOsbourne #MotleyCrue #DrumLegend #RockHistory #MetalDrums #MusicShorts #LegendaryDrummer #rockicons youtube.com/shorts/BKzRx...
#OnThisDay April 3, 1995 #Scorpions released 'Live Bites'. It was recorded between 1988 and 1994 in Leningrad (Russia), San Francisco (US), Mexico City (Mexico), Berlin (Germany) and Munich (Germany).
#HeavyMetal #HardRock #MusicSky #RockMusic #RockHistory #90sMusic
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrB3...
#OnThisDay April 3, 1980 #Saxon released their 2nd studio album 'Wheels of Steel'. The album enter the UK charts peaking at number 5 and achieved gold status in the UK.
#HeavyMetal #Metal #NWOBHM #rockmusic #rockhistory #musicsky #80smusic #vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylsky
#OnThisDay April 3, 1975
#Nazareth 'Hair of the Dog'.
#musicsky #hardrock #rockmusic #rockhistory #70smusic
Exodus guitarist Kirk Hammett got the call to audition for Metallica 43 years ago today
#metallica #kirkhammett #guitarist #rockhistory #exodus #heavymetal #killemall #podcast #davemustaine #larsulrich #jameshetfield #cliffburton #aprilfools #audition #thrashmetal #classicrock
David Lee Roth and Van Halen split 41 years ago on April 1, 1985
#vanhalen #davidleeroth #podcast #dlr #eddievanhalen #evh #classicrock #hardrock #rockmusic #guitar #rockhistory #80smusic #musichistory
#OnThisDay April 1, 1983 #CarlosSantana released his third studio album, 'Havana Moon'.
One of Santana's most enjoyable albums.
#musicsky #rockhistory #rockmusic #80smusic #latinrock
Coming in at 14 songs deep, and clocking in at more than 50 minutes, 'London Town' was one of McCartney’s heftiest records. And in some ways it’s one of his most ambitious.
Released on March 31, 1978.
#Wings #PaulMcCartney #musicsky #rockhistory #70smusic #70s
Released 4️⃣6️⃣ years ago (March 31, 1980) 'Animal Magnetism' is one of the best #Scorpions albums. Ft killer tracks such as Make It Real, Don't Make No Promises, Hold Me Tight, The Zoo & Lady Starlight, it paved the way for the upcoming smash hit 'Blackout'.
#HardRock #80smusic #musicsky #rockhistory
#OnThisDay April 1st, 1️⃣9️⃣6️⃣9️⃣ The first #Taste of Rory
#HardRock #classicrock #bluesrock #RoryGallagher
#musicsky #rockhistory
@rorygallagher.com
Ozzy: The Rabies Incident #Shorts #OzzyOsbourne #RockHistory #PrinceOfDarkness #HeavyMetal #MusicLegends #BlackSabbath #RockStories #BeStudio #TrueStory youtube.com/shorts/czBkN...
🎧 #musicsky #ClassicRock
Yes didn’t just make Fragile…
they redefined what a band could be.
Each member recorded a solo piece, not as filler, however as identity.
“This is who I am”… before coming together as a band. #YesBand #Fragile #Roundabout #ProgressiveRock #ProgRock #ClassicAlbums #RockHistory
#RockAndRoll #RockHistory #MusicalLegend #SisterRosettaTharpe #BlackMusic #R&B #AnotherBlackTrailblazer
Long before many modern alt-rock acts, Steve Taylor was crafting bold songs with biting lyrics and unforgettable hooks. Joe and I break down his legacy in this episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBQ7... #MusicDeepDive #RockHistory
Steve Taylor has been pushing boundaries in alternative rock for decades. Joe and I break down his music, lyrics, and influence in this episode. Watch the full discussion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBQ7... #RockHistory #MusicPodcast #AltRock
#OnThisDay March 28, 1983 #FrankZappa released "The Man from Utopia". The album was the second of two to credit #SteveVai with "impossible guitar parts".
#80smusic #80s #musicsky #rockmusic #rockhistory
A marriage crash, a Roland CR-78 & the story of Albert.
A 'rethink' of #Genesis Duke refocused the sound of the band & showcased the new Genesis at their best.
#OnThisDay March 28 1️⃣9️⃣8️⃣0️⃣ #Genesis released 'Duke' maybe their last great album.
#progrock #prog #80smusic #musicsky #rockmusic #rockhistory
#OnThisDay March 28, 1975 #BadCompany released "Straight Shooter". The album reached #3 on both the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200. It was certified gold (500,000 units sold) by the Recording Industry Association of America a month after its release.
#musicsky #rockmusic #rockhistory
