188 Classic Rock

Happy birthday to Brian Wilson, born on 20th June 1942. American singer, songwriter with The Beach Boys who scored the 1966 UK & US No.1 single ‘Good Vibrations’, plus over 25 other UK Top 40 singles. The 1966 classic album Pet Sounds is widely considered to be one of the most influential albums in music history. Wilson released and toured the ‘lost’ Beach Boys ‘Smile’ album in 2004.

Publié le 19 Juin 2022

June 20th 1924, Born on this day, Chet Atkins, guitarist, 1960 UK No.46 single ‘Teensville’. Recorded over 100 albums during his career, major influence on George Harrison and Mark Knopfler. Atkins died on June 30th 2001, aged 77.

Publié le 19 Juin 2022

Happy birthday ANN WILSON! (June 19, 1950)

Publié le 18 Juin 2022

June 18th 1963, Born on this day, American musician Dizzy Reed, best known as the keyboardist for Guns N’ Roses. with whom he has played, toured, and recorded since 1990.

Publié le 17 Juin 2022

June 18th 1942, Born on this day, Carl Radle, bassist with Derek and the Dominoes, who had the 1972 UK No.7 single ‘Layla’. He died of kidney failure June 30th 1980, aged 38. Also worked with George Harrison and Delaney And Bonnie.

Publié le 17 Juin 2022

Today we remember the late great Clarence Anicholas Clemons, Jr. (January 11, 1942 – June 18, 2011)

Publié le 17 Juin 2022

June 18th 1961, Born on this day, Alison Moyet

Publié le 17 Juin 2022

Publié le 17 Juin 2022

June 17th 1944, Born on this day, Chris Spedding, session guitarist. Worked with Donovan, David Essex, Lulu, Dusty Springfield, Jack Bruce, Eno, Bryan Ferry, The Wombles. Solo, (1975 UK No.14 single ‘Motor Biking’). Also a member of The Sharks.

Publié le 16 Juin 2022

Happy birthday Gregg Alan Rolie (born June 17, 1947, Seattle, Washington, United States) is an American singer and keyboardist. Rolie served as lead singer of the bands Santana, Journey and Abraxas Pool – all of which he co-founded.

Publié le 16 Juin 2022