Ian Anderson Injured: Every Rose has its Thorn: Today in Classic Rock History 10-12-12

Today in Classic Rock History

In 1966

The Jimi Hendrix Experience was formed in London. (and it was AN EXPERIENCE)

Guitarist Denny Laine left the Moody Blues.

In 1970

Bits of a smashed guitar from Pete Townshend and Ian Anderson's flute were among the items Bill Graham auctioned off at the Fillmore East in New York.  Money raised went to peace candidates.

In 1975

The Faces played their last concert, at Nassau Coliseum, Long Island, New York.

In 1977

Santana released the album "Moonflower."

In 1979

Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson was injured at a concert in New York's Madison Square Garden when a fan threw a rose on stage and a thorn hit Anderson in the eye. (How freakish is that?)

In 1988

Poison released the single "Every Rose Has Its Thorn." (OMG... Another thorn reference)

In 1992

AC/DC released the album "Live."

In 1996

The Rolling Stones movie "Rock and Roll Circus" was screened at the New York Film Festival, 28 years after it was filmed. The movie features appearances by several guest artists.  Members of the Stones had originally not wanted the film released because they didn't think their performance was as good as The Who's.

In 2001

Pablo Cruise's Dave Jenkins performed as part of the Voices Of Classic Rock's Red, White, and Rockforver benefit concert series for the USO in Orlando, Florida.

In 2002

Pearl Jam released the album "Riot Act."

In 2004

Eric Clapton was stopped by police in a town near Dijon, France, for speeding.  Radar indicated the rocker was driving 134-miles-per-hour, which was more than 50-miles-per-hour faster than the posted speed limit.  His British license was confiscated, his driving privileges in France were suspended for an indefinite period of time, and had to pay a 922-dollar fine. (and thus Eric proved that the French could not possibly produce a car that could keep up with one made in Britain)

Sum 41 released the album "Chuck."

In 2005

The tax evasion trial of the Isley Brothers' Ronald Isley began in Los Angeles.

U2 announced that while both democratic and republican politicians were using the band's concerts as fundraising events, the group had not endorsed any candidate and had no control over what concertgoers did at the shows.  In addition, the band was denying allegations made by conservative media personality Rush Limbaugh that singer Bono had a mistress.

Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee was burned on his arms and face when the group's pyrotechnic display went off as he was suspended 30-feet over the stage during a show in Casper, Wyoming.  He received outpatient treatment at a local hospital for the injuries, which were described as "minor."

In 2006

U2's Bono and Oprah Winfrey went shopping along Chicago's Magnificent Mile to tape a segment promoting the "Product Red" initiative, which is helping in the fight against AIDS in Africa.  The segment aired on "Oprah Winfrey Show" the next day.

In 2009

Toto, surf music pioneer Dick Dale, Jimi Hendrix's Band of Gypsys bassist Billy Cox, and Charlie Daniels were among those inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame.  Former Allman Brothers Band frontman Dickey Betts, and the Beach Boys' Al Jardine took part in the ceremony, which was held in Nashville.

Blue Cheer frontman Dickie Peterson died at his home in Germany following a lengthy battle with cancer.  He was 61.

In 2010

New releases included the DVD "Ladies & Gentlemen...The Rolling Stones."

In 2011

The Charlie Daniels Band's longtime keyboardist Joel "Taz" DiGregorio was killed in a single-car crash on Interstate 40 just west of Nashville.  He was 67. (I loved his work)

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