Today in Acoustic-Rock History

1970 – An Elton John concert in New York City is broadcast live over radio station WABC-FM and is recorded for his 11-17-70 LP.

1971 – Rod Stewart & the Faces release “A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse.” It’s their third LP together.

1979 – Former Jethro Tull bass player John Glascock dies of a heart attack in London.

1980 – John Lennon’s Grammy-winning “Double Fantasy” is released.

BIRTHDAYS:

Gordon Lightfoot 1938

Gene Clark (Byrds) 1944

Martin Barre (Jethro Tull) 1946

Jeff Buckley 1966