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The Album That Put Peter Frampton On The Map

Carl Coffey — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:57:01 +0000

One of the best selling rock and roll concert albums of all time was being recorded at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco today June 13, 1975. Peter Frampton played the first of two shows that were used to make his #1, multi-million selling double LP collection “Frampton Comes Alive”.

The Rolling Stones Number One In 1965

Carl Coffey — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:09:45 +0000

The Rolling Stones continue with their tour Thursday night in Toronto, celebrating 50 years of rocking. This week in 1965, The Rolling Stones put out one their most famous tunes “Satisfaction”. For a month it held on to the number one spot on the charts, becoming one of the most popular songs from the 1960’s. [...]

The Who Captured Live And Loud In 1970

Carl Coffey — Thu, 30 May 2013 14:50:37 +0000

One of the greatest live rock albums was released this week back in 1970. The Who’s “Live at Leeds,” recorded at The University of Leeds in England. “Live At Leeds” eventually hit #4 on the album charts with over two million copies sold. It’s been said that this is one of the loudest albums ever [...]

The Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers Revisited

Carl Coffey — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:41:00 +0000

The Rolling Stones continue their “50 Year and Counting” tour with next stop Saturday in Toronto.

This week in 1971 the Stones “Sticky Fingers” album was #1 nationwide. What a great collection of tunes some say one of the best albums the band put out.

Fleetwood Mac's Rumours Album Huge 36 Years Ago

Carl Coffey — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:55:12 +0000

Flashing back to this week in 1977, Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” was hanging on to the position of #1 album in the U.S.A. It would hold on to this ranking for over six months. At last count, “Rumours” has sold over 45 million copies worldwide. You can see Fleetwood Mac in concert on June 12, at [...]

Billy Squier 32 Years Ago Was Rocking

Carl Coffey — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:22:24 +0000

Let’s flashback to May 16, 1981. Billy Squier’s great love song “The Stroke” enters the singles charts on its way to number 17. Billy is hot stuff nationwide.

See for yourself how hot Billy was.

The Eagles Number One Nationwide In 1977

Carl Coffey — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:10:14 +0000

Let’s flashback to this week in 1977 and the #1 single in the U.S.A. was the title track from The Eagles “Hotel California”.

The Rolling Stones 49 Years Ago

Carl Coffey — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:59:11 +0000

Set the “Carl Coffey Rock and Roll Wayback Machine” to May 2, 1964.The Rolling Stones enter the music charts in the U.S.A. for the first time with their cover of Buddy Holly's "Not Fade Away".

The Beatles Headline A Star Studded Concert

Carl Coffey — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:14:47 +0000

May 1st 1966, The Beatles performed their last concert in the United Kingdom, at London’s Wembley Arena for the NME Poll Winner’s Party. Other groups on the bill included The Rolling Stones,The Who, The Yardbirds, The Small Faces, Roy Orbison, Dusty Springfield and The Walker Brothers.

U2′s The Joshua Tree Released 26 Years Ago

Carl Coffey — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:33:15 +0000

April 26, 1987, U2’s fifth studio album "The Joshua Tree" album began the first of nine weeks at #1. The collection of songs has sold over 10 million copies. The album received the GRAMMY Award for Album of the Year

Bob Dylan Makes The Scene 52 Years Ago

Carl Coffey — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:18:02 +0000

On this day in 1961, Bob Dylan played his first professional gig. He was only 19 years old and on stage at Gerde's Folk City in New York City's Greenwich Village. Management at the club where impressed with the young man from Minnesota and asked him to come back and perform some more.

The First Sighting Of Donald Duck

Carl Coffey — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:08:18 +0000
On this day in 1934, Donald Duck made his debut in the cartoon “The Wise Little Hen”. Donald’s outrageous temper made him audience favorite.There were 128 Donald Duck cartoons, but he also appeared in a number of others with Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Chip & Dale. The original voice of Donald was Clarence “Ducky” Nash. [...]

Today Is Girl Scout Day

Carl Coffey — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:44:49 +0000
In 1912 on March 12, Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low from Savannah, Georgia gathered together a group of eighteen girls for the first ever Girl Scout meeting. Daisy thought that girls should have the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. She came up with service projects, outdoor adventures, and enrichment programs to get girls involved [...]

Van Halen Kicks Into Gear 35 Years Ago

Carl Coffey — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:47:42 +0000
On this day in 1978, one of rock and roll’s greatest debut albums Van Halen‘s self-titled album enters the music charts. The collection will end up selling at least 10 million copies. Rock critics at the time greeted the album with negative reviews. Rock dogs nationwide loved what they heard. Take a listen to the [...]

George Harrison Born 70 Years Ago

Carl Coffey — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:02:56 +0000

Up until 1992, George Harrison took for granted that he was born on this day in 1943 February 25th. In 1992 he learned that his birth date was off by one calendar day by about a half hour. So in fact, George's birthday was really yesterday, February 24th. But we still celebrate the occasion today. George would have been 70.

Remembering The Beatles First Number One Hit In America

Carl Coffey — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:01:15 +0000
The British Invasion of rock and roll in the U.S.A. got kicked into high gear this week in 1964.The Beatles reached the #1 spot on the music charts, with the single, I Want to Hold Your Hand. It was the first #1song for the Beatles and this would be the beginning of many more to [...]

The Beatles Take On America

Carl Coffey — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:11:28 +0000
On this day in 1964, Beatlemania got into kicked off in America! The Beatles “I Want To Hold Your Hand” entered the record charts on the way to a seven-week run at #1. Rock and Roll history was getting ready to be made by the Lads from Liverpool.

Peter Frampton Becomes A Superstar 37 Years Ago

Carl Coffey — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:44:03 +0000
January 16,1976 the day Peter Frampton’s career had a turning point big time with the release of “Frampton Comes Alive”. The double LP went to number one spot on the album charts and stayed there for 17 weeks. The first year the collection of live tunes sold 19 million copies worldwide. Take a look at [...]

Jimmy Page Arrives 69 Years Ago

Carl Coffey — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:40:05 +0000

James Patrick Page was born today January 9,1944. When Jimmy Page was 8 years old he picked up his first guitar and the rest is rock and roll history.

Jimmy Page started out in London as studio musician in 1964. Then in 1966 he joined The Yardbirds

It's The Birthday Of The King Of Rock And Roll

Carl Coffey — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:30:39 +0000
Today is birthday of Elvis Presley born January 8,1935 at his parents home in Tupelo, Mississippi. Elvis’s twin brother Jesse, was delivered 35 minutes before him, stillborn. There are so many great stories about Elvis. How about the time Elvis’s mother Gladys took him on his eleventh birthday to the Tupelo Hardware Store and bought [...]