Today in Acoustic-Rock History

1969 – Traffic’s album, “Last Exit” hits #19 in the US.

1975 – Elton John headlines a bill at Wembley Stadium that also features the Eagles, The Beach Boys, and Joe Walsh.

1975 – James Taylor’s “How Sweet It Is” is released.

1981 – Donald Fagen and Walter Becker announce the break-up of Steely Dan. The band will reform for a nationwide tour in 1993, and release “Two Against Nature” in 2000.

BIRTHDAYS:

Ray Davies (Kinks) 1944

Joey Kramer (Aerosmith) 1950

Nils Lofgren 1951