Today in Rock History – 8th NOVEMBER:

BIRTHDAYS
1944: Bonnie Bramlett (Delaney & Bonnie)
1946: Roy Wood (The Move / Wizzard)
1947: Minnie Riperton
1949: Bonnie Raitt
1954: Rickie Lee Jones
1957: Porl Thompson (The Cure / Page & Plant)
1985: Jack Osbourne

EVENTS
1971: Led Zeppelin released their untitled fourth album.

1972: Lou Reed released his second album, ‘Transformer’, which was produced by David Bowie and arranged by Mick Ronson.
1974: Queen released their third album, ‘Sheer Heart Attack‘.
1975: Tommy Bolin made his first live appearance with Deep Purple, at a concert in Honolulu.
1975: David Bowie made his US TV debut, performing “Fame”, on the Cher CBS-TV show.
1980: Motorhead released their ‘Ace of Spades‘ album.
1990: Eric Clapton played a concert at Mt. Smart Supertop, Auckland ~ I was there!
2022: Death of singer, Dan McCafferty of Nazareth [aged 76].

Some very talented women share birthdays today ~ Bonnie Raitt (75) who is a great songwriter / singer / excellent guitarist, the late Minnie Riperton with her incredible vocal range, and Rickie Lee Jones (70), who has recorded some gorgeous albums in her time. Rickie’s songs are atmospheric, often quiet and emotional ~ they sound so good on vinyl! But the one that is going to suit watching on a video best is… you guessed it ~ Chuck E!