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 …
“If a man, for private profit, tears at the public news, does so with the impatience of one who thinks he actually owns the news you get, it is against the national interest.” ~ Jimmy Breslin
October 17, 1928 – March 19, 2017
Solid Rock … Dire Straits release their third album on October 17, 1980.
“When he sang, the women were screaming and fainting, and it was crazy,” Jackson said. “I loved it. Someone singing real country music and having that effect and sellingall those records, it just made me so happy.” ~ Alan Jackson
October 16, 2016 ~ Randy Travis is inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and leads everyone in a tear-laced rendition of “Amazing Grace.”
.@RandyTravis has just been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. #HonorThyMusic pic.twitter.com/n1WU2OMkY0
— Country Music HOF (@countrymusichof) October 17, 2016
Source: You Can’t Make This Stuff Up …
Zevon releases his 8th album … barely … on October 16, 1991. He had just put out two really strong albums both musically and lyrically yet was having a hard time finding a lable home. Irving Azoff’s Giant label to a swing and released Mr. Bad Example. I think it’s one of Zevon’s most under-rated and under-appreciated albums.
That Lil’ ol’ Band from Texas releases their 9th album on October 16, 1985 …
Another must have …
“Morning Glory on the Vine”—a collection of drawings and watercolors that are paired with handwritten lyrics and bits of poetry—feels like an extension of Mitchell’s already considerable reach.
Source: Joni Mitchell Discusses Her New Book of Early Songs and Drawings | The New Yorker
