On this day in rock history, significant milestones from three iconic artists stand out. In 1980, Canadian rock band Rush released ‘Permanent Waves’, their seventh studio album. This album marked a significant shift in their music style, blending progressive rock with more radio-friendly elements. It featured hit singles “The Spirit of Radio” and “Freewill,” propelling the album to become their first to reach the top 5 on the U.S. album chart. This release solidified Rush’s status as a major player in the rock music scene.
A decade later, in 1990, legendary guitarist Eric Clapton commenced a remarkable 18-night concert run at the Royal Albert Hall in London. This was part of his extensive ‘Journeyman World Tour,’ which spanned over two and a half years and included a staggering 165 dates. These performances showcased Clapton’s exceptional talent and endurance, reaffirming his place as one of rock’s most enduring figures.
However, this day also brings a somber note. In 2016, the rock world lost Glenn Frey, a founding member of the Eagles, at the age of 67. Frey passed away while recovering from intestinal surgery. As a pivotal figure in the Eagles, Frey’s contributions to rock music, particularly in the 1970s, were immense. His passing was a significant loss to the music industry and fans worldwide, reminding us of the lasting impact these artists have on rock history.
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- In 1964, The Beatles made their US chart debut with “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” which eventually spent seven weeks at number one.
- On the same day in 1974, Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke of Free, along with members of Mott the Hoople and King Crimson, formed the band Bad Company.
- In 1989, Stevie Wonder became the youngest living person to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the age of 38. The ceremony also included inductions for The Rolling Stones, The Temptations, Otis Redding, and Dion DiMucci.
- In 1991, the Rock in Rio Two festival opened in Brazil, featuring major acts like Guns N’ Roses, Joe Cocker, and Prince.
- Additionally, on January 18, 1977, an inauguration event for Jimmy Carter featured performances by Linda Ronstadt, John Lennon, Paul Simon, Gregg Allman, The Marshall Tucker Band, and The Charlie Daniels Band.
- The day also saw the release of iconic songs and albums, like Johnny Paycheck’s hit “Take This Job and Shove It” in 1978, and Warren Zevon’s album “Excitable Boy” in the same year.
- In 1986, the collaboration of Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Gladys Knight resulted in “That’s What Friends Are For” reaching number 1 in the US.
- In a record-setting event, Tina Turner’s 1986 concert in Rio de Janeiro attracted 182,000 people.
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