Classic Rock: A Journey Through Timeless Music

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TODAY IN ROCK AND ROLL HISTORY - 05/17/1980 ( lemmy.world )

Peter Criss dropped out of KISS and was replaced by drummer Eric Carr. Carr was first heard on the concept album, "The Elder" in 1981. Both Ace Frehley and Criss had been opposed to the idea of "The Elder" and when it bombed, Frehley also quit the band. Criss had co-written KISS' biggest hit single, "Beth", and the band had...

TODAY IN ROCK AND ROLL HISTORY - 05/11/1981 ( lemmy.world )

Bob Marley, the uncontested King Of Reggae, died of a brain tumor at the age of 36. Seven months earlier he had collapsed on stage during a concert in the US. He was given a state funeral and buried near his birthplace in St. Ann's Parish, Jamaica. His last words were reported to have been, "Money can't buy life."

TODAY IN ROCK AND ROLL HISTORY - 05/05/1968 ( youtu.be )

After months of internal dissension, Buffalo Springfield play their final concert in Long Beach, California. Richie Fury would go on to form Poco and Stephen Stills teamed up with David Crosby and Graham Nash in Crosby, Stills And Nash. Buffalo Springfield would get back together in 2010 and tour in 2011.

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