Rock Music History For January 21

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Rock Music History For January 21

Written on March 1, 2011 by Retro Rebirth in Richie Havens, Today In Rock History

Happy Birthday Richie Havens! Musicians Born On January 21 1925 Benny Hill (Ernie – The Fastest Milkman in the West) 1938 Wolfman Jack 1941 Richie Havens (USA folk/protest singer) 1942 Edwin Starr (War) 1948 Peter Kircher (Status Quo) 1952 Billy Ocean 1965 Jason Mizell (Run-DMC) 1966 Wendy James (Transvision Vamp) 1976 Emma Bunton (Spice Girls)…

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Happy Birthday Tony Iommi!

Written on February 20, 2011 by Retro Rebirth in Black Sabbath, Today In Rock History

Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath born on February 18, 1946 Click Here For More Rock Music History Keep On Rocking! – Retro Rebirth www.RetroRebirth.com If you liked this article then make sure you subscribe to the feed via RSS Watch lots of vintage retro videos on our YouTube channel. You can also follow me on…

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Captan Beefheart and his Magic Band

Written on February 18, 2011 by Retro Rebirth in Captain Beefheart, Today In Rock History

On February 18, 1971 Captan Beefheart and his Magic Band make their live New York debut at Unganos. Click Here For More Rock Music History Have a groovy vintage retro sunshine day! – Retro Rebirth www.RetroRebirth.com If you liked this article then make sure you subscribe to the feed via RSS It’s Free and easily…

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Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash record together

Written on February 17, 2011 by Retro Rebirth in Bob Dylan, Today In Rock History

On February 17, 1969 Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash record together in Nashville. Only one song released – Girl from the North Country on Nashville Skyline. Click Here For More Rock Music History Have a groovy vintage retro sunshine day! – Retro Rebirth www.RetroRebirth.com If you liked this article then make sure you subscribe to…

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Rock Music History For February 13

Written on February 13, 2011 by Retro Rebirth in The Monkees, Today In Rock History

Happy Birthday Peter Tork! Musicians Born On February 13 1919 Tennessee Ernie Ford (16 tons) 1925 Gene Ames (Ames Brothers) 1945 King Floyd (New Orleans) 1946 Peter Tork (Monkees) 1950 Peter Gabriel (Sledgehammer) 1952 Edward John Gagliardi (Foreigner) 1956 Peter Hook (New Order) 1961 Les Warner (Cult) 1961 Tony Butler (Big Country) 1961 Henry Rollins…

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Rock Music History For February 12

Written on February 13, 2011 by Retro Rebirth in The Doors, Today In Rock History

Happy Birthday Ray Manzerak! Musicians Born On February 12 1867 Len Spencer (First US recording star) 1935 Ray Manzerak (Doors) 1935 Gene McDaniels (Tower of Strength) 1949 Stanley Knight (Black Oak Arkansas) 1950 Steve Hackett (Genesis, 1970-9) 1968 Chynna Phillips (Wilson Phillips) 1970 Jim Creegan (Barenaked Ladies) Number 1 In The Charts On February 12…

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Rock Music History For February 11

Written on February 11, 2011 by Retro Rebirth in Gene Vincent, Today In Rock History

Happy Birthday Gene Vincent! Your Spirit Lives On… Musicians Born On February 11 1908 Josh White (blues singer) 1935 Gene Vincent (Vincent Eugene Craddock) 1939 Gerry Goffin (US songwriter) 1940 Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett (Monster Mash) 1953 Alan Rubin (Blues Brothers) 1963 Sheryl Crow 1974 D’Angelo 1979 Brandy Deaths On February 11 Number 1 In The…

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Rock Music History For February 10

Written on February 10, 2011 by Retro Rebirth in Today In Rock History

Happy Birthday Roberta Flack! Musicians Born On February 10 1937 Don Wilson (Ventures) 1939 Roberta Flack 1943 Ral Donner (Chicago) 1962 Robbie Neville Deaths On February 10 1997 Brian Connolly ( Sweet ) Number 1 In The Charts On February 10 1958 Elvis Presley: Don’t/I Beg of You US 45 1968 Four Tops: Greatest Hits…

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Rock Music History For February 9

Written on February 10, 2011 by Retro Rebirth in Carole King, Today In Rock History

Happy Birthday Carole King! Musicians Born On February 9 1939 Barry Mann (Who Put the Bomp) 1941 Bruce Bennett (Shadows) 1942 Carole King (Tapestry) 1942 Mark Mathis (Newbeats) 1944 Barbara Lewis (Baby I’m Yours) 1951 Dennis ‘Dee Tee’ Thomas (Kool and the Gang) 1960 Holly Johnson (Frankie Goes to Hollywood) Jimmy Pursey (Sham 69) Deaths…

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Rock Music History For February 8

Written on February 8, 2011 by Retro Rebirth in Today In Rock History

Happy Birthday Vince Neil! Musicians Born On February 8 1931 James Dean (James Byron) 1941 Tom Rush 1944 Jim Capaldi (Traffic) 1946 Adolpho ‘Fito’ de la Para (Canned Heat) 1950 Ted Turner (Wishbone Ash) 1961 Vince Neil (Motley Crue) Deaths On February 8 1990 Del Shannon (Runaway) Number 1 In The Charts On February 8…

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