Today in Acoustic-Rock History

1967 – The Hollies record “Carrie-Anne”.

1971 – New York City’s Philharmonic Hall at Lincoln Center announces it will begin presenting rock, pop and jazz concerts as well as its usual classical fare. Among the first non-classical artists booked are Carole King, Kris Kristofferson and Gordon Lightfoot.

1972 – Bruce Springsteen auditions for Columbia Records A&R man John Hammond at his office in New York. He signs with the label a month later.

1972 – “Old Man” by Neil Young peaks at #31 on the singles chart. It is the third and last time Young will crack the Top 40.

1976 – Paul McCartney makes his first concert appearance in America in almost 10 years, as Wings commence their Wings over America tour in Fort Worth, Texas.

1976 – Paul Simon organizes a benefit show at Madison Square Garden for the financially troubled New York Public Library. Phoebe Snow, Jimmy Cliff and the Brecker Brothers pitch in for the concert, which brings in over $30,000 for the institution.

1978 – “FM,” a film about the battle between progressives and regressives at a radio station, debuts in Los Angeles. The soundtrack features Steely Dan, Steve Miller, The Eagles, Neil Young, Billy Joel and Warren Zevon.

BIRTHDAY:

Pete Seeger 1919