Dec 14:
The Clash released ‘London Calling’ in 1979
Dec 15:
The Beatles released ‘Beatles ‘65’ in 1964
The Who released ‘The Who Sell Out’ in 1967
Status Quo released ‘Piledriver’ in 1972
Dec 17:
David Bowie released ‘Hunky Dory’ in 1971
Dec 18:
The Beach Boys released ‘Wild Honey’ in 1967
T-Rex released their self-titled debut album in 1970
Dec 20:
The Rolling Stones released ‘Hot Rocks’ in 1971
Birthdays:
Dec 14:
Cliff Williams (1949) Bassist & backing vocalist for AC/DC
76 years old today
Spider Stacy (1958) Co-founder of the Pogues, singer, songwriter, actor
67 years old today
Dec 15:
Alan Freed (1921-1965) Influential DJ who popularized the term ’rock and roll’
Would have been 104 years old today
Dave Clark (1939) Founder, leader, co-songwriter of the Dave Clark Five
86 years old today
Paul Simonon (1955) Bassist & vocals for the Clash, songwriter, visual artist
70 years old today
Dec 16:
Benny Andersson (1946) Composer, songwriter, vocals, keyboardist for ABBA
79 years old today
Dec 17:
Mike Mills (1958) Founding member, bass guitarist, backing vocalist of R.E.M.
67 years old today
Dec 18:
Keith Richards (1943) Original member of the Rolling Stones, rhythm & lead guitarist
82 years old today
Elliot Easton (1953) Founding member, lead guitarist, & backing vocalist of the Cars
72 years old today
Dec 20:
Peter Criss (1945) Co-founder, original drummer, & vocalist for KISS
80 years old today
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