🎸CLASSIC ROCK🎸 74 Best Albums of '74 | Elton John's Flops | Pat Benatar's New Adventure

What's Happenin' Classic Rock Fans?,

Today, we've got some stories from Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo diving into the world of children's literature to Elton John's Broadway dreams crashing faster than a bad drum solo. So let’s dive into the latest and greatest in the world of classic rock!

🤔 Rock Trivia Question: 

Which classic rock band had a member who was also a trained architect?

📰 Classic Rock News

• Discover the Tragic Story Behind "A Day In The Life": If you’ve ever wondered about the inspirations behind one of The Beatles' most iconic tracks, now’s your chance to dive deep into the story of “A Day In The Life.” —check out the video here: The Tragic True Story of A Day In The Life.

• Top 74 of ‘74: Hold onto your bell-bottoms! Rolling Stone just dropped a list of the 74 Best Albums of 1974! Among the gems are classics from The Eagles, David Bowie, and Queen. Can you believe that 1974 was such a powerhouse year? Dive into this treasure trove of nostalgia and see if your favorites made the cut! Check out the full list here!

• Elton’s Big Flop: Elton John's $25 million Broadway show has just announced its closing just five days after opening night! Talk about a short run! It seems like even Rocket Man couldn't save this one. Curious about what went wrong? Watch the trainwreck here!

• Grandma & Grandpa Rock!: In a twist that could only happen in the world of rock, Pat Benatar and her husband Neil Giraldo have penned a children’s book inspired by their adventures as grandparents! It promises to be as heartwarming as it is entertaining. Get the scoop on their new venture here!

📅 On This Day in Rock History

• 1963: The Beatles released their first album in the U.S., "Introducing... The Beatles." Relive the magic here!

• 1975: Led Zeppelin performed at the Forum in Los Angeles, delivering one of their most legendary shows. Hear the Live Bootleg here!

• 1995: The Rolling Stones released their live album "Stripped," featuring raw performances from their tour. Experience it here!

🎂 Rock Star Birthdays

• Steven Van Zandt (Age 73): Born on November 22, 1950, Steven Van Zandt, also known as Little Steven, is an iconic musician, songwriter, and actor. Best recognized as a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, he plays guitar and mandolin and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. Celebrate his birthday by revisiting some classic E Street Band hits!

• Tina Weymouth (Age 73): Also born on November 22, Tina Weymouth is the innovative bassist for Talking Heads and co-founder of the funk group Tom Tom Club. Known for her unique style and contribution to the new wave movement, Tina has left an indelible mark on rock music. Honor her birthday by checking out some of her most memorable bass lines!

🕊️ Remembering a Legend

• Michael Hutchence (1997): The charismatic lead singer of INXS passed away at 37, leaving behind a legacy of hits like "Need You Tonight." Remember Michael Hutchence with INXS classics!

🎧 Essential Track for Today

Today’s essential track is “Heartbreaker” by Pat Benatar. This powerhouse anthem is all about love's ups and downs, showcasing Pat's incredible vocal range. It’s a song that’ll make you want to belt it out at the top of your lungs! Listen to it here!

🔦 Deep Track Spotlight

Let’s shine a light on “The Last Resort” by The Eagles. This hauntingly beautiful song reflects on the American dream and its disillusionment. It’s deep, it’s poignant, and it deserves more love than it gets. Give it a listen here!

🌈 Rock & Roll Inspiration

🤔 Trivia Answer: 

The band is Pink Floyd! Guitarist David Gilmour studied architecture before fully committing to music.

Also bonus points if you guessed Micky Dolenz of the Monkees who was going to architecture school during the filming of the pilot. He thought he’d fall back on showbiz if he didn’t make it as an architect.

Double bonus points if you said "Colin Blunstone lead singer of the Zombies”.

Have a Rockin’ Day!
Hippy Pete