Happy Thursday! Today we're diving into a really useful guide to George Harrison's solo work and some fascinating tour news from The Rolling Stones, plus catch a rare video of John Lennon and hear the story behind a Jethro Tull classic that defied the odds, and moreâŚ
Have a Rockin Day,
Hippy Pete
A newly released video shows John Lennon and Yoko Ono performing "Attica State" at the Apollo Theater in 1971. The concert was organized to raise funds for the families of those killed during the deadly prison massacreâŚ
TODAY IN CLASSIC ROCK
1957
Simon & Garfunkel (performing as Tom & Jerry) release their first single, "Hey, Schoolgirl," backed with "Dancin' Wild."
1962
The Beatles begin their fifth and final residency at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany, a 13-night stint that would later be released as a live album.
1964
The Beatles release Another Beatles Christmas Record, a spoken-word and musical flexi-disc mailed exclusively to their fan club members.
1965
The Beatles issue The Beatles Third Christmas Record to their fan club, featuring the song "Christmas Day."
1966
The Beatles release their fourth fan club exclusive, Pantomime: Everywhere It's Christmas, a collection of skits and songs.
1967
The Beatles distribute Christmas Time Is Here Again! to their fan club, an elaborate production reminiscent of their Sgt. Pepper era.
1968
The Beatles release their sixth Christmas fan club record, the first to feature separately recorded messages from John, Paul, George, and Ringo rather than a group session.
1969
The Beatles release their seventh and final Christmas record to fan club members, largely recorded individually as the band drifted apart.
1970
Pink Floyd performs Atom Heart Mother with a full orchestra and choir at Birmingham Town Hall in England.
1970
Queen, with early bassist Barry Mitchell, performs a gig at the College of Technology in St. Helens, UK.
1971
Sly and the Family Stone top the Billboard 200 chart with their funk-rock masterpiece There's a Riot Goin' On.
1971
T. Rex hits #1 on the UK album charts with their seminal glam rock album Electric Warrior.
1973
Queen performs at Victoria Hall in Hanley, England, as the supporting act for Mott the Hoople.
1976
Queen releases their fifth studio album, A Day at the Races, in the United States, featuring the hit "Somebody to Love."
1978
Queen performs a sold-out show at The Forum in Inglewood, California, during their massive Jazz Tour.
1980
Queen rocks the Olympiahalle in Munich, West Germany, nearing the end of their European tour.â
