LRRC EP835: Giacomo Turre, Randy Meisner, Mike Peters, Sammy Hagar vs Alex Van Halen

Loudini: Women are confused about why Ale from the Warning is more popular that her sisters (Psychology of Rock), The Giacomo Turre debacle and what is Gretsch going to do about his signature model, Sammy calls out Alex(Rock Feed), Rockers who walked away i.e. Linda Ronstadt, Sid Barrett, Dan Peak, John Deacon Tom Fogarty Randy Meisner (Rock History Book), South Park sued $100M (Amber Expose’), Most Dangerous Building in Manhattan (Veritasium), Recording FELON, Selling on Reverb, 2025 Fender Standard Strat(Jack Fossett), Marshall Modified Series 1959HW(riffs beards and gear), R.I.P. Ruth Buzzy and Mike Peters

 

Riff of the Week: Hey Hey My My; Neil Young

 

Pittsburgh Kevin: new geetar, AC/DC, this aged great, strat masters documentary

 

Movie Corner: Ash

 

This week in rock history:

 

Certainly! Here's a detailed compilation of significant rock music events that occurred between May 4 and May 10 throughout history, encompassing album releases, chart milestones, notable performances, and intriguing incidents:

🎸 May 4

• 1970 – Kent State Shootings Inspire "Ohio": During an anti-war demonstration at Kent State University in Ohio, National Guard soldiers fired about 67 rounds over 13 seconds, killing four students and wounding nine others. Neil Young reacted to the senseless slayings by writing and recording the song, "Ohio", with Crosby, Stills & Nash, the very next day. (classicbands.com)
  
  
• 1973 – Led Zeppelin's Record-Breaking Tour Begins: Led Zeppelin opened their 1973 US tour, which is billed as the 'biggest and most profitable Rock and Roll tour in the history of the United States.' The group grossed over $3 million. (classicbands.com)
  
  
• 1974 – Grand Funk Railroad Tops Charts: Grand Funk Railroad started a two-week run at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with their version of the 1962, Little Eva hit, "The Loco-Motion". It was only the second time that a cover version had been a #1, as well as the original. (classicbands.com)
  
  
• 1978 – Jefferson Starship's 'Earth' Achieves Platinum Status: On the strength of the US #8 single, "Count On Me", Jefferson Starship received a Platinum record for the album "Earth", their last LP with Grace Slick and Marty Balin. (classicbands.com)
  
  
• 1987 – Paul Butterfield Passes Away: Paul Butterfield, who fronted The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, died of drug-related heart failure at the age of 45. (classicbands.com)
  
  
• 1990 – Angela Bowie Reveals Personal Anecdote: David Bowie's ex-wife, Angela, appears on The Joan Rivers Show where she tells Joan and guest Howard Stern that she once walked in on Bowie and Mick Jagger naked in bed. (classicbands.com)
  
  

🎸 May 5

• 1965 – Beatles at Shea Stadium: The Beatles performed at Shea Stadium in New York, marking one of the most famous concerts in rock history. (This Day In Music)
  
  
• 1973 – Led Zeppelin Breaks Attendance Record: Led Zeppelin performed at Tampa Stadium to a crowd of 56,800 fans, breaking The Beatles' previous record of 55,600 fans for their 1965 Shea Stadium date. (This Day In Music)
  
  

🎸 May 6

• 1965 – Rolling Stones Release 'Got Live If You Want It!': The Rolling Stones released their first live EP, "Got Live If You Want It!", capturing the raw energy of their performances.
  
  

🎸 May 7

• 1977 – Punk Benefit at CBGB's: The Patti Smith Group, David Johansen, Dead Boys, Blondie, Suicide, and Richard Hell & The Voidoids all appeared at a Punk Benefit at CBGB's in New York City. (This Day In Music)
  
  

🎸 May 8

• 1965 – Bob Dylan's 'Subterranean Homesick Blues' Charts: Bob Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues" entered the UK singles chart, marking his first charting single in the UK.
  
  

🎸 May 9

• 1964 – Louis Armstrong's 'Hello, Dolly!' Hits No.1: Louis Armstrong's "Hello, Dolly!" reached No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100, ending The Beatles' 14-week run at the top. (classicbands.com)
  
  

🎸 May 10

• 1963 – Rolling Stones' First Recording Session: The Rolling Stones attended Olympic Studios in London where they recorded Chuck Berry's "Come On" and Muddy Waters' "I Want To Be Loved". (classicbands.com)
  
  
• 1967 – Jimi Hendrix Releases 'Are You Experienced': The Jimi Hendrix album "Are You Experienced" was released in the UK, where it would spend thirty-three weeks on the Official Albums Chart, peaking at #2. (classicbands.com)
  
  
• 1972 – Rolling Stones Release 'Exile on Main St.': The Rolling Stones released the album "Exile on Main St.", which included the single "Tumbling Dice", rising to #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. (classicbands.com)
  
  
• 1974 – Eric Clapton Records 'I Shot The Sheriff': Eric Clapton recorded "I Shot The Sheriff", which would reach #1 in the US and #9 in the UK later that year. (classicbands.com)
  
  
• 1974 – Led Zeppelin Launch Swan Song Records: Led Zeppelin launched their own record label, Swan Song Records, with lavish parties in New York and Los Angeles. (classicbands.com)
  
  
• 1983 – Metallica Begins Recording 'Kill 'Em All': After receiving no interest from any major record labels, Metallica began recording their debut album for Megaforce Records on a budget of just $15,000. (classicbands.com)
  
  
• 1986 – Tommy Lee Marries Heather Locklear: Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee married actress Heather Locklear. (classicbands.com)
  
  

1988 – Prince's 'Lovesexy' Faces Retail Pushback: Several US department stores refused to stock the newly released Prince album "Lovesexy" because of its cover photo, which featured a nude picture of Prince