Santana Does It Again (Classic Rock Calendar – April 17, 1970)

They had arguably the best performance at Woodstock, and a critically acclaimed and commercially successful self-titled debut, but could Santana keep it going? When they entered the studio on April 17, 1970, to record “Abraxas,” they proved they could surpass their previous success. Allan looks back in today’s Classic Rock Calendar… Image: PR Photos… Continue Reading

KISS And Make Up (Classic Rock Calendar – April 16, 1996)

It had been over 16 years since the original lineup of KISS was all together. That ended on April 16, 1996 on the deck of the USS Intrepid when Paul and Gene put on the makeup with Ace and Peter and announced their “Alive/Worldwide” reunion tour. Allan looks back in today’s Classic Rock Calendar… Image:…… Continue Reading

Billy’s Bike Accident (Classic Rock Calendar – April 15, 1982)

Billy Joel’s love of motorcyles is evident in several of his songs. But riding one of his own bikes nearly ended his career on this date, April 15, 1982. Allan looks back in today’s Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Graffiti Press / PR Photos… Continue Reading

Wings Fly To The Top (Classic Rock Calendar – April 13, 1974)

Band members quit the day before they went into the studio, the demos and lyrics were stolen, but through it all, Paul McCartney persevered and finally took Wings to #1 on this date, April 13, 1974, with “Band on the Run.” Allan looks back at the tumultuous recording in today’s Classic Rock Calendar. Image: PR…… Continue Reading

Living In Exile (Classic Rock Calendar – April 12, 1972)

The critics hated it when it was originally released, but now it’s regarded as their masterpiece. The Rolling Stones released “Exile on Main St.” on this date, April 12, 1972. Allan looks back in today’s Classic Rock Calendar… Image: PR Photos… Continue Reading

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The First ’80s Rock Star/TV Star Wedding (Classic Rock Calendar – April 11, 1981)

During the ’80s, a lot of the bad boys of rock married the good girls of TV. But the first to do it – and the one to (mostly) outlast all others – happened on this date, April 11, 1981, when Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli got married. Allan looks back in today’s Classic…… Continue Reading

Frampton Comes Alive! Hits #1 (Classic Rock Calendar – April 10, 1976)

It wasn’t just a big album…it was the BIGGEST album! 3 hit singles, 18+ million copies sold, the best selling album of the year…it all began on this date, April 10, 1976, when “Frampton Comes Alive!” hit #1 on the Billboard album charts for the first of ten weeks. Allan looks back in today’s Classic…… Continue Reading

Paul Officially Leaves The Beatles (Classic Rock Calendar – April 9, 1970)

They wouldn’t make the announcement official for another day, but on this date, April 9, 1970, Paul McCartney informed the rest of the Beatles that he was leaving the band. Allan looks back in today’s the Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos… Continue Reading

Aerosmith Brought All Of Their Toys (Classic Rock Calendar – April 8, 1975)

They had two solid albums, but Aerosmith would become superstars with their third “Toys in the Attic,” released on this date, April 8, 1975. Allan looks back in today’s Classic Rock Calendar… Image: PR Photos… Continue Reading