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

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 · 4h

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 · 10h

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

Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 10h

I have no doubt I will!

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 10h

Solid pick!

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 10h

Reading that book now

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 15h

#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 · 15h

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 · 15h

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 · 15h

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 · 15h

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 · 15h

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 · 15h

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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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 15h

In The Rock 10/14/1987: Def Leppard sales record: 2 consecutive albums that sell 7 million copies each: currently Pyromania has sold over 10 million units & Hysteria has sold over 25 million copies. Their catalog combined has sold over 100 million albums. #DefLeppard #SuperSales #RockHonorRoll

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 15h

In The Rock 10/14/1978: Rush kick off the Hemispheres Tour at the Kingston Memorial Centre in Kingston, ON. It was Rush’s longest tour. #Rush #CanadianContent #RockHonorRoll

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 15h

In The Rock 10/14/1967: The Who release “I Can See for Miles” which will peak at number nine on the Hot 100 Singles Chart, The Who’s only top ten single in the U.S. #TheWho #RockHonorRoll

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Rock Music Association @rockmusicassoc.bsky.social · 15h

#GarageRockTober In The Rock 10/14/1968: Max Frost and the Troopers hit #29 on the Cashbox Chart with “Shape of Things to Come” from the movie Wild In The Streets. #FakeBandsRealRock #Nuggets #MaxFrostandthetroopers #LSUG #RockHonorRoll

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

#GarageRockTober: The Novas “The Crusher” Bobby Nolan, Jim Ronald, Jim Owens, John Eckley and 13 year old Jeff Raymond got together in Minneapolis in 1964, recording “The Crusher” and “Take 7”, and then they bought a van with their name on it. Legendary! #TheNovas #GarageRock #RockHonorRoll

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

In The Rock 10/13/1978: AC/DC release ‘If You Want Blood (You've Got It)” in the UK. It’s a blistering live document of the band performing in Glasgow, Scotland in April of ‘78. Bon Scott and the lads rip through 10 songs, showcasing their take no prisoners approach to rock. #AcDc #BonScott

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

In The Rock 10/13/1982: INXS release their international breakthrough album ‘Shabooh Shoobah’. It broke the band outside their native Australia and set them up for 80s college rock superstardom. #INXS #RockHonorRoll

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

In The Rock 10/13/1965: The Who record “My Generation”, with Shel Talmy behind the board - their explosive breakout single will peak at number two in the UK. #TheWho #RockHonorRoll

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

In The Rock 10/13/1963: The Beatles make their debut on ITV's 'Sunday Night at The London Palladium', playing live to 15 million viewers. #Beatles #ITV #RockHonorRoll

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

This Week On The Charts 10/13/1973: The Allman Brothers Band peak at #2 on the Singles Chart with “Ramblin’ Man”, their highest charting single in the U.S. #AllmanBros #RockHonorRoll

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

Happy Birthday to Paul Simon, singer, songwriter, guitarist, actor - he began performing with Art Garfunkel in 1956, and he’s appeared on SNL 18 times. Simon has sold over 120 million albums, between his solo work and his his records with Garfunkel. Born In The Rock 10/13/1941. #RockHonorRoll

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

This Week On The Charts 10/13/1979: The Police’s sophomore LP, ‘Reggatta de Blanc’, peaks at #25 on the US album chart. #ThePolice #RockHonorRoll

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