Ken Calvert

Beggars Banquet is the 7th UK and 9th US studio album by the English rock band the Rolling Stones, released on December 6, 1968 by Decca Records in the United Kingdom and London Records in the United States. It was the first Rolling Stones album produced by Jimmy Miller.

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On December 6, 1977 Running on Empty, the fifth album by American singer-songwriter Jackson Browne, is released featuring songs themed around life on the road, the entire album was recorded on tour, either live on stage, or in locations associated with tour.

Denny Laine, British musician who co-founded The Moody Blues and Paul McCartney's Wings, dies at 79 The acclaimed singer and guitarist died Tuesday morning .

We remember Little Richard (Richard Penniman) on his birthday December 5, 1932. US musician, singer, and songwriter. Described as one of the "Architects of Rock and Roll". He was most celebrated starting w/ his frenetic piano playing, pounding back beat and raspy shouted vocals.

Ringo Starr's drum kit sold for a record $2.2 million at Julien’s Auctions on December 5, 2015. Ringo played the Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl kit in over 200 performances According to AFP, Jim Irsay, owner of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts put in the winning bid for the drum kit.

December 4. 1971 the Montreux Casino in Switzerland burnt to the ground during a gig by Frank Zappa. The incident is immortalized by Deep Purples 's 'Smoke On The Water' using a mobile recording studio rented from the Rolling Stones and known as the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio.

On December 3, 1977 Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours album relinquishes its No. 1 spot on the albums chart to Linda Ronstadt’s Simple Dreams. Rumors spent 29 total weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Chart. Simple Dreams is the eighth studio album by the American rock singer Linda Ronstadt.

On December 3, 1965 The Who released their debut studio album My Generation in the UK. In the United States, it was released on Decca Records as The Who Sings My Generation in April 1966, with a different cover and a slightly altered track listing.

On December 2, 1972, the Temptations earn the last of their four chart-topping hits when “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone” reaches #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Over the course of their storied career, the Temptations placed 38 hit records in the pop top 40.

On December 2, 2012 The surviving members of Led Zeppelin received the prestigious Kennedy Centre Honors at a dinner at the White House for their significant contribution to American culture and the arts.

On December 1, 1967, The Jimi Hendrix Experience released their 2nd studio LP Axis: Bold as Love. Hendrix expressed dismay regarding the cover art, which depicts him and the Experience as various forms of Vishnu. He wanted the cover it highlighted his American Indian heritage.

On December 1, 1971 "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" is released as a single by John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band with the Harlem Community Choir. It was the seventh single release by John Lennon outside his work with the Beatles.

November 29, 2001 George Harrison succumbs to lung cancer at age 58. His final hours are spent with his wife, son, and musician Ravi Shankar at his side.

60 yrs ago today, November 29, 1963, I Want to Hold Your Hand" by the The Beatles was released in the UK (December 26, 1963 US). Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney, and recorded on October 17, 1963. It was the first Beatles record to be made using four-track equipment.

On November 28, 1974 John Lennon, dressed in a black suit and playing a black Fender Telecaster, joined Elton on stage to perform his chart-topping record along with a version of 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds' and 'I Saw Her Standing There'.

On November 28, 1969 Let It Bleed, the 8th British and 10th American studio album, by the English rock band the Rolling Stones is released in the United States and shortly thereafter by Decca Records in the United Kingdom. And, the year 1969 delivered again.

Happy Birthday James Marshall Hendrix - November 27, 1942 . Most will say the world’s greatest guitar player. The singer, songwriter had the 1967 UK No.6 single 'Hey Joe', the 1970 UK No.1 single 'Voodoo Chile', and the 1968 US No.1 and UK No.6 album 'Electric Ladyland'.

On November 27, 1970 George Harrison released All Things Must Pass which includes the hit singles 'My Sweet Lord' and 'What Is Life', as well as songs such as 'Isn't It a Pity' and the title track that had been turned down for inclusion on releases by the Beatles.

On November 25, 1976 Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Ringo Starr, Muddy Waters, Ronnie Wood, The Staple Singers, Ronnie Hawkins, Dr. John, Paul Butterfield, Neil Diamond plus others join The Band for The Last Waltz. A concert for the ages.