November 17
Today in 1970, Elton John broadcast an in-studio concert live from New York City. Elton, drummer Nigel Olssen and bassist Dee Murray played for about 100 fans. It became so popular as a bootleg, the label released their own version five months later, titled “11-17-70.”
Today in 1973, the Who’s second rock opera, “Quadrophenia” entered the charts, eventually making it to #2 on both sides of the Atlantic.
And Happy Birthday to Martin Barre longtime guitarist for Jethro Tull, who’s 74.
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