Happy birthday, to Lesley West, born on October 22, 1945 …
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“An old salt’s sleepin’ his watch away …”
Category: 80s Rock
Sandy
Sandy West. July 10, 1959 – October 21, 2006
Boy
U2 release their debut album on October 20, 1980.
It’s #417 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Charley T.
b. October 20, 1950 …
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The Smithereens third album turns 30 … released on October 18, 1989 …
The Father of Rock ‘n Roll
If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it ‘Chuck Berry …
John Lennon
Chuck Berry
b. October, 18, 1928
Daydream Nation
October 18, 1988 ~ Sonic Youth release their masterpiece. It’s #328 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time and was chosen by the Library of Congress to be preserved in the National Recording Registry in 2005.
Copperhead Road
The Hardcore Troubadour releases his third album on October 17, 1988. Rolling Stone calls it “power twang.” Earle calls it “the world’s first blend of heavy metal and bluegrass.”
Making Movies
Solid Rock … Dire Straits release their third album on October 17, 1980.
The Sensual World
Kate’s 6th and Grammy nominated album turns 30 … released on October 17, 1989 …
