Today In Rock History Nov 17
 

Gordon Lightfoot is born. (1938)

Gene Clark, vocalist for the Byrds, is born. (1941)

Alan Freed's trial for allegedly inciting a riot after a Boston show on May 3, 1958, set to start today is put back until January 5, 1959. This is due to investigations into a related charge of violating Massachusetts anti-anarchy laws. (1958)

Davey Jones of the Monkees opens a Greenwich Village, New York boutique, Zilch I. (1967)

An Elton John concert in New York City is broadcast live over WPLJ-FM and is recorded for his 11-17-70 LP. (1970)

Rod Stewart & the Faces release A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse, their third LP together. The group scores its biggest hit, "Stay with Me," which hits #17. The LP does make it to the Top Ten. (1971)

Linda Ronstadt's anthology album "A Restrospective" becomes her eighth gold album. (1978)

Former Jethro Tull bass player John Glas**** dies of a heart attack in London. Though he recorded with Jethro Tull, Glas****'s long battle with heart disease kept him from touring with the band. He was 26. (1979)

U2 frontman Bono pulls a fan onstage in L.A. to sing "People Get Ready" with the group. The fan hands Bono a demo tape. (1987)

David Crosby breaks his left leg, ankle and shoulder in a motorcycle accident in Los Angeles. Police say he was speeding and not wearing a helmet. (1990)

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Chart Toppers On This Day:

1967
INCENSE AND PEPPERMINT ~ THE STRAWBERRY ALARM CLOCK ~ (Lyrics) - YouTube

1976
Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright) - Rod Stewart - YouTube

1985
Starship - We Built This City - YouTube