1970’s
1971 – The American guitarist, and co-founder and leader of the Allman Brothers Band Duane Allman tragically died following a motorcycle crash. The musician was riding his Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycle on Hillcrest Avenue, in Macon when he lost control attempting to swerve past a truck, with which he collided. He died shortly after in hospital.
1950’s
1957 – That’ll Be The Day by The Crickets started a 3 week spell at the top of the UK Singles Chart. The song was recorded under the Crickets as Buddy Holly was prohibited by Decca records of re-recording any tracks recorded in the 1956 Nashville sessions, of which That’ll Be The Day was one such track.
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 No.784 29/10/2018
The lead-guitarist Dave Davies of The Kinks has released an album of material written between 1971-1979 called Decade. Brother Ray, may have taken most of the plaudits with The Kinks, but these songs, unearthed by Dave’s sons, are worth the wait! davedavies.com |
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The new Robert Plant album Carry Fire is an expression of worldly ways and music experience. The rock god has found his niche, and it works! robertplant.com |