Today in Music History 03/17

TiMH March 17

In 1941, Jefferson Airplane/Starship founding member and guitarist Paul Kantner is born.

In 1957, Elvis Presley bought the Graceland mansion for $102,500. The original building had at one time been used by the Graceland Christian Church.

In 1966, guitarist, vocalist, and founder of the Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan is born.

In 1973, Pink Floyd's The Dark Side Of The Moon album entered the American charts.

In 1973, Dr Hook's single "On The Cover Of Rolling Stone" peaked at No.6 on the US chart. The single was banned in the UK by the BBC due to the reference of the magazine.

In 1978, U2 won $850 and a chance to audition for CBS Ireland in a talent contest held in Dublin.

In 1979, Bad Company released the song "Rock & Roll Fantasy" and Styx released "Renegade."

Being what you want to be, initiates the doing what you have to do, which produces the having what you want to have.

©2009 Tom Leu