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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 6h

In The Rock 10/14/1983: The Jam release ‘Snap!’ their greatest hits compilation. The double LP spends 30 weeks on the UK album chart, peaking at #2.

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 8h

In The Rock 10/15/2014: Bono apologizes to iTunes users after complaints about U2’s latest album which was added to the libraries of all iTunes users around the world. He described it as "drop of megalomania, a touch of generosity" The Napster guy reportedly just shook his head in confusion.

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 8h

In The Rock 10/15/1965: Jimi Hendrix signs the worst recording contract of all time: PPX Productions pays Hendrix $1 plus 1% of future royalties. #JimiHendrix #WTAF #RockHonorRoll

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 9h

This Week On The Charts 10/15/1988: Bon Jovi begin a four-week run at number one on the Album Chart with ‘New Jersey’, which spawned 5 top ten singles. This was the group’s second album to hit #1. #JoviLife #BonJovi #RockHonorRoll

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 9h

In The Rock 10/15/1955: Buddy & Bob, featuring Buddy Holly open for Elvis at The Big D Jamboree at Lubbock’s Cotton Club, Texas. Talent scout Eddie Crandall is in audience and helps Holly score an audition to record demos for Decca records. #BuddyHolly #Elvis #RockHonorRoll

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 9h

In The Rock 10/15/1988: UB40 top the US singles chart with their version of Neil Diamond’s “Red Red Wine”. #UB40 #RockHonorRoll

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 9h

In The Rock 10/15/1956: Little Richard records “Good Golly, Miss Molly” at J&M Studio, New Orleans, Louisiana. Little Richard picked up the phrase "Good golly, Miss Molly" from DJ Jimmy Pennick. #LittleRichard #RockHonorRoll

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 9h

This Week On The Charts 10/15/2000: Radiohead hit No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Kid A’, their first record to debut at No.1 in the US. #Radiohead #RockHonorRoll

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 9h

In The Rock 10/15/1979: John Lennon and Yoko Ono donate $1,000 for a campaign to provide bulletproof vests for New York City policemen. #JohnAndYoko #RockHonorRoll

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 9h

#GarageRockTober: Thee Midniters “Jump, Jive & Harmonize” East LA by way of Whittier Blvd, formed in the early 60s. They broke out with a cover of “Land of 1000 Dances”, and added horns, congas and keys to the garage mix.

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 9h

In The Rock 10/14/1978: Devo make their national television debut as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, performing “Satisfaction” and “Jocko Homo”. #Devo #SNL #RockHonorRoll

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 9h

In The Rock 10/15/1987: Joe Satriani’s ‘Surfing with the Alien’, his second studio LP, hits the racks in record shops in the states. It rides the album chart for 75 weeks, peaking at number 29, and is certified platinum.

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 19h

Great interview - I’m only up to the Capn Swing section in the book, but been a cars fan since the first LP came out, and was lucky enough to see them live in 1982.

Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 22h

If I recall correctly it was Mehr’s book that nudged us into the 10/14 camp. Wiki is pretty unreliable for release dates.

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 1d

Honestly I recheck this photo every time I see it - Alex is giving St. Hubbins vibes hard!

Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 1d

I have no doubt I will!

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 1d

Solid pick!

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 1d

Reading that book now

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 1d

#GarageRockTober Bantam Rooster “Miss Luxury” Lansing, Michigan, formed in 1994 by Thomas Jackson Potter and Eric Cook, they helped put 2 piece rock on the map, releasing singles and LPs and raising the freak out quotient to at least a 9. #BantamRooster #GarageRockHonorRoll

Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 1d

In The Rock Date Debate Edition 10/14/1985: ‘Tim’, The Replacements’ Sire debut hits college rock like an atomic bomb. It’s a majestic triumph, it’s the beginning of the end. There are conflicting reports on the release date - any Mats fans out there have a diary entry to share? #TheReplacements

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 1d

In The Rock 10/14/1965: The Odeon in Birmingham hosts The Rolling Stones, The Spencer Davis Group, Unit 4 Plus 2, The Checkmates, The Habit, The End and Charlie Dickins for a night of rock. #RollingStones #RockHonorRoll

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 1d

This Week On The Charts 10/14/1989: Mötley Crüe reach number one on the Top 200 Album Chart for the first time with ‘Dr. Feelgood’, it rocks the top slot for two weeks. #MotleyCrue #RockHonorRoll #MötleyCrüe

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 1d

In The Rock 10/14/1977: David Bowie releases “Heroes’, the second of his Berlin Trilogy, a collaboration with the musician Brian Eno and the producer Tony Visconti, featuring guitarist Robert Fripp. The album is later named NME’s Album of the Year. #davidBowie #RockHonorRoll

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 1d

In The Rock 10/14/64: The late, great Charlie Watts marries girlfriend Shirley Shepherd. Their marriage lasted until Charlie’s death in 2021. #CharlieWatts #RollingStones #CharlieIsMyDarling #RockHonorRoll

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 1d

This Week On The Charts 10/14/1957: The Everly Brothers’ “Wake Up Little Susie” tops the charts, despite being banned by some US radio stations for its suggestive lyrics. #EverlyBrothers #DonAndPhil #RockHonorRoll

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