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8 Reasons Why May 14th is an Important Day in Rock

The magic of May 14. Let’s take a trip through the years and remember some big birthdays, gigs, and album releases that happened on the 14th day of May. May…

Heart release their third studio album, ‘Little Queen.’

The magic of May 14. Let's take a trip through the years and remember some big birthdays, gigs, and album releases that happened on the 14th day of May.

May 14, 1945

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Richard Salwitz, aka Magic Dick, harmonica player extraordinaire for the J. Geils band is born.


May 14, 1952

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David Byrne, lead singer and guitarist of Talking Heads is born.


May 14, 1966

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Mike Inez is born. After playing bass for Ozzy Osborne, Inez joined Alice In Chains in 1993 and is featured on their 'Jar Of Flies' EP.


May 14, 1962

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Bruce Anthony Johannesson, aka C.C. DeVille, guitarist of Poison, is born.


May 14, 1977

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Heart release their third studio album, 'Little Queen.'


May 14, 1979

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Van Halen plays the Orpheum Theatre in Boston.


May 14, 1980

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Def Leppard release their debut album 'On Through The Night.'


May 14, 1982

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The Clash release their fifth studio album, 'Combat Rock.'

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