Itβs November 14th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:
In 1967, Pink Floyd began their first UK tour at Londonβs Royal Albert Hall, opening for Jimi Hendrix.
In 1970, Santanaβs version of the Fleetwood Mac song βBlack Magic Womanβ was released.
In 2000, Marilyn Manson released his fourth album, Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death). Because the cover depicted the shock rocker on a crucifix, some retail chains banned it.
In 1990, the new issue of Newsweek hit shelves featuring an interview with The Whoβs Pete Townshend where he said he is bisexual. Pete stated, βI know how it feels to be a woman because I am a woman and I wonβt be classified as just a man.β
In 2000, The Offspring gave away one-million dollars of their own money to a lucky fan who entered online and then won a trivia contest.
And in 2004, Bono, Brian MayΒ and Roger TaylorΒ of Queen, Phil Collins,Β Paul McCartney, Snow Patrol plus members of Keane,Β Travis and The Darkness, and others, took part in the recording of a new version of βDo They Know Itβs Christmas.βΒ
And thatβs what happened today in rock history.Β
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(H/T This Day in Music)