Today in Rock History – 7th NOVEMBER:

BIRTHDAYS
1943: Roberta Anderson a.k.a. Joni Mitchell
1964: Liam O’Maonlai (The Hothouse Flowers)
1967: Sharleen Spiteri (Texas)
1996: Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor a.k.a. Lorde

EVENTS
1967: Reg Dwight (Elton John) and his song writing partner, Bernie Taupin signed to DJM publishing.
1969: Pink Floyd released their fourth album, the Live / Studio double LP, ‘Ummagumma’.
1975: Yes bassist / vocalist, Chris Squire released his debut (and only) solo album, ‘Fish Out of Water’.

1981: Ozzy Osbourne released his second album, ‘Diary of a Madman’. It was also the second Ozzy album to feature guitarist, Randy Rhoads, who was tragically killed in a plane crash on the tour that followed.
1983: Yes released ‘90125′.
1985: Yes released ‘9012LIVE: The Solos’.
2014: Pink Floyd released their fifteenth and final studio album, ‘The Endless River’.
2014: Death of bassist, Rick Rosas [aged 65]. He had played for Neil Young, CSNY, Buffalo Springfield, Jerry Lee Lewis, Etta James and more.
2017: Death of drummer, Pentti “Whitey” Glan [aged 71]. “Whitey” was best known for his work in the 1970s with Lou Reed & Alice Cooper, including ‘Rock N Roll Animal’ and ‘Welcome to My Nightmare’.
2017: Death of musician / composer / arranger / conductor, Paul Buckmaster [aged 71]. Paul was involved in many legendary recordings, including sessions with David Bowie, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Miles Davis, Leonard Cohen and lots more.
2016: Death of singer / songwriter / poet, Leonard Cohen [aged 82].
2020: Death of bassist / singer / songwriter, Wayne Stevens a.k.a. Bones Hillman of The Swingers and Midnight Oil [aged 62].
2021: Death of trumpeter / singer / percussionist, Terence Wilson a.k.a. Astro of UB40 [aged 64].

A Very Happy Birthday to Joni Mitchell! Mid-2015, Joni tragically suffered a brain aneurism, but thankfully recovered and has started playing concerts again. We can all celebrate that the brilliant Canadian singer / songwriter / artist has made it to 81 and wish her many happy, productive years ahead!