On This Day, November 8, 1971: Led Zeppelin releases their fourth studio album Wednesday, November 8 by ABC NewsOn This Day, November 8, 1971 …Led Zeppelin released their fourth studio album, which became known as Led Zeppelin IV.The album featured what became their signature tune, “Stairway to Heaven,” along with such future classics as “Going to California,” "The Battle of Evermore," “When the Levee... Read More.
On This Day, October 30, 1971: John Lennon hits #1 with ‘Imagine’ Monday, October 30 by ABC NewsOn This Day, October 30, 1971...John Lennon topped the Billboard album chart with his sophomore solo album, Imagine.The album, co-produced by Lennon, Yoko Ono and Phil Spector, was Lennon’s first solo #1 record, and spent 47 weeks on the chart. It also went to #1 in the U.K.Imagine is best known for its... Read More.
On This Day, August 14, 1971: The Who release ‘Who’s Next’ Monday, August 14 by ABC NewsOn This Day, August 14, 1971… English rockers The Who released their iconic album Who’s Next, featuring such future Who classics as “Baba O’Riley,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” and “Behind Blue Eyes.”The album was originally conceived as another rock opera, Lifehouse, following their 1969 hit Tommy. Pete Townshend eventually scrapped the whole... Read More.
On This Day, June 22, 1971: Joni Mitchell releases ‘Blue’ Thursday, June 22 by ABC NewsOn this day, June 22, 1971...Joni Mitchell released her quintessential confessional singer/songwriter LP Blue, now considered one of the greatest albums of all time.The album included the track “River,” which went on to become a holiday standard, and “A Case of You,” as well as songs... Read More.
Stephen Stills dropping new album, ‘Stephen Stills Live at Berkeley 1971’ Wednesday, March 1 by ABC NewsStephen Stills is revisiting his first solo tour for a new album. Stephen Stills Live at Berkeley 1971 is set to drop April 28, featuring archived songs hand-picked by Stephen.The 14 previously unreleased live performances on the album were recorded August 20 and 21, 1971, at Berkeley... Read More.
Aerosmith’s collection of rare 1971 rehearsal recordings to get wide release in April Friday, February 11 by ABC NewsAerosmith's 1971: The Road Starts Here, a collection of seven recently rediscovered rare live performances that was first issued as a limited-edition vinyl disc and cassette for the 2021 Record Store Day Black Friday event, will get its official... Read More.