Released February 17, 1976.
Welcome to another edition of Today in Boston ROCK, where I, Adam 12, spotlight Very Important Days In Rock History. February 17th is one.
Today in Boston ROCK: February 17
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February 17th, 2022
Welcome to another edition of Today in Boston ROCK, where I, Adam 12, spotlight Very Important Days In Rock History. February 17th is one.
February 17, 1972: Billie Joe Armstrong is born in Oakland, CA. Fun fact: the Green Day front man was born with his stage name, which is a claim not many rockers can make. Let’s celebrate Billie’s 50th by looking back at the 25th anniversary of the Hatch Shell riot.
February 17, 1972: Oliver Taylor Hawkins is born in Fort Worth, TX. Wild to think that two of rock’s biggest names over the past 25+ years were both born ON THE SAME DAY. Did you know the Foo Fighters drummer has a side project called Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders? They were the special guest band at the 2006 WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble. I couldn’t find any footage of that gig, but I did find a clip of Taylor at Great Scott in Allston!
February 17, 1977: The Eagles release Their Greatest Hits, an album seemingly everyone has owned a copy of at some point in their life. You know, since it’s sold 38 million copies.
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