TRIVIA
Today’s Question: Fifty years ago today (February 24th, 1975), Led Zeppelin released their sixth studio album, Physical Graffiti.
Although the title of the Physical Graffiti standout “Kashmir” is taken from a region in South Asia, what country has Robert Plant said he was actually in when he wrote the song’s lyrics?
a) England
b) Egypt
c) Morocco
d) Australia
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ANNIVERSARIES
2007-Sammy Hagar is the grand marshal for The Statler Brothers 300 NASCAR Busch Series race in Fontana, California, the town where he grew up.
2002-Paul McCartney makes a surprise appearance at a George Harrison tribute concert in Liverpool and sings “Yesterday” a cappella.
1999-Lauryn Hill is the big winner at the 41st annual Grammy Awards with five, including Album of the Year for The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Sheryl Crow wins Best Rock Album for The Globe Sessions. Alanis Morissette and The Brian Setzer Orchestra each pick up two Grammys. Aerosmith, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (for the first time in their careers!) also take home statues.
1997-Phil Collins is honored as the NARAS MusiCares Person of the Year.
1993-Eric Clapton sweeps the major categories at the 35th annual Grammy Awards, collecting a total of six awards. His “Tears in Heaven” is named both Record and Song of the Year, while his Unplugged is Album of the Year.
1992-Nirvana singer-guitarist Kurt Cobain marries Courtney Love in Waikiki, Hawaii.
1992-The Postal Service unveils two versions of its proposed Elvis stamp for fans to vote on. The younger Elvis design wins and is issued on January 8th, 1993.
1987-In a year without a clearcut winner at the Grammy Awards, Steve Winwood gets two performance awards plus an engineering win for Back in the Highlife. Paul Simon’s Graceland is named Album of the Year; Bruce Hornsby and The Range is declared Best New Artist. Prince, Eurythmics, Art of Noise and Tina Turner also collect statues.
1986-Welcome Home, a benefit for Vietnam veterans, takes place at The Forum in Los Angeles. Graham Nash, Neil Young, Joe Walsh, Nils Lofgren, John Sebastian and Brian Wilson perform.
1982-Double Fantasy, released by John Lennon and Yoko Ono just weeks before his murder in December 1980, wins Album of the Year at the 24th annual Grammy Awards. Pat Benatar, The Police, Aretha Franklin and Kim Carnes are also winners.
1979-The Police release “Roxanne” as their first US single.
1979-The soundtrack to The Sex Pistols’ Great Rock and Roll Swindle movie is released in the UK. It will not have a US release until the CD era.
1976-The Eagles Greatest Hits 1971 – 1975 is the first album officially certified platinum for selling one-million copies.
1975-Elton John’s “Philadelphia Freedom” single, backed with a live version of “I Saw Her Standing There” featuring John Lennon, is released.
1975-Led Zeppelin releases Physical Graffiti.
1965-The Beatles begin shooting Help!
1965-The Who performs “I Can’t Explain” on the British television show Top of the Pops.
BIRTHDAYS
George Thorogood-65 years old
The singer-guitarist leads the Delaware Destroyers (“Bad to the Bone”). Born in 1950.
Lonnie Turner-Died in 2013
He played bass on the first four Steve Miller Band albums, then returned for Fly Like an Eagle and Book of Dreams. He also played with Dave Mason, Eddie Money and Tommy Tutone. He died April 28th, 2013 from lung cancer and complications from early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at 66. Born in 1947.
Nicky Hopkins-Died in 1994
The peerless English session pianist worked in the studio and on the road with The Rolling Stones, Kinks, Who, Jefferson Airplane and many others. He also recorded on his own. He died after a stomach operation September 6th, 1994 at 50. Born in 1944.
George Harrison-Died in 2001
“The quiet Beatle,” who played lead guitar, sitar and sang, came into his own with his first solo album, All Things Must Pass, and the single “My Sweet Lord.” His spirituality and charitable dedication set him apart from his former bandmates. After surviving a knife attack in his home, Harrison died of cancer on November 29th, 2001, leaving behind a wife and son. (Harrison, who was born a few minutes after midnight, considered his birthday February 25th until 1992, when he decided that he preferred it to be the 24th.) Born in 1943.
Paul Jones (Pond)-73 years old
The original Manfred Mann singer-harmonica player is the voice on their chart-topping “Do Wah Diddy Diddy.” He left the group to go solo and pursue an acting career (starring in 1967’s Privilege) and then formed a group called The Blues Band. He also sings in a reunion band called The Manfreds. Born in 1942.
TRIVIA ANSWER
c) Morocco
