The singer/songwriter for the ages — Laura Nyro — born on October 18, 1947. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2010 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.
Legend.
If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it ‘Chuck Berry …
John Lennon
Chuck Berry
b. October, 18, 1928
Look what turns 45 today … Released October 18, 1974. It’s the last album for Mick Taylor — eventually replaced by Ronnie Wood who worked closely on this album. The list of musician credits reads like a who’s who …
The Feat release their fifth on October 17, 1975 …
https://open.spotify.com/album/6D5275lO8hDqBgWS4CkHhn
Happy birthday, Bob …
Hey, look what turns 45 today … Tom Waits releases his second — and my favorite — album, The Heart of Saturday Night, a kind of tribute to Jack Kerouac, on October 15, 1974 …
Rick Nelson plays the “Rock & Roll Spectacular” concert at Madison Square Garden. When he plays some newer songs, the hit-hungry audience boos. Nelson writes the song “Garden Party” about the experience, and it becomes a hit, reviving his career.
October 15, 1973 ~ Fleetwood Mac release “Mystery To Me” …
