Rock N' Roll Diary

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Rock N’ Roll Diary: May 24

Happy birthday to Bob Dylan. In what year did he make his Bar Mitzvah?

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Rock N’ Roll Diary: May 22

In 1979, the Who’s documentary movie premiered in New York City. In a famous segment from the film, Tom Smothers asks Roger Daltrey where he’s from – what is Daltrey’s response?

2013/05/23

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Rock N’ Roll Diary: May 22

In 1980, 4 of Jimi Hendrix’s Gold albums were stolen from Electric Lady Studios. How many Actual Gold albums does he currently have?

2013/05/22

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Rock N’ Roll Diary: May 21

Paul McCartney released his second album “Ram” on this day in 1971. What was its big #1 hit single in the U.S.?

2013/05/21

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Rock N’ Roll Diary: May 20

Happy birthday to singer Joe Cocker! In 1989, he recorded a live album at what venue in Massachusetts?

2013/05/20

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Rock N’ Roll Diary: May 19

In 1978, Jefferson Starship appeared at the Music Hall. Later that year, Micky Thomas joined as lead vocalist, replacing Grace Slick and Marty Balin. They also added a new drummer, Aynsley Dunbar, who had been in what other Bay Area band?

2013/05/19

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Rock N’ Roll Diary: May 18

Black Sabbath played the Providence Civic Center on this night in 1982. Who was on the lead vocals?

2013/05/18

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Rock N’ Roll Diary: May 17

The Allman Brothers Band played Tufts on this day in 1971. 2 months later they released their iconic “Live at Fillmore East” album. Although it was an essential item in any classic rock library and it made the band famous, how long did it take to go Platinum?

2013/05/17

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Rock N’ Roll Diary: May 16

In 1987, U2 topped the charts with their hit “With or Without You.” To date they’ve had two #1 hits on the U.S. Top 100 chart. Which was the other one? Answer: I Still Haven’t […]

2013/05/16

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Rock N’ Roll Diary: May 15

On this date in 1975, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks performed their first live date with Fleetwood Mac in El Paso. A month later, their recording debut with the band, “Fleetwood Mac, was released. How long did it take to record that eventual #1 album?

2013/05/15

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