This Day in History: 2023-04-10
APRIL 10th
“Frampton Comes Alive!” is the #1 album in the U.S. 1976
With the onslaught of disco and not much happening in Rock, “Frampton Comes Alive!” becomes the best-selling double LP at the time with the songs “Show Me The Way,” “Baby, I Love Your Way” and “Do You Feel Like We Do.” It sells over 25-million copies.
Nirvana enters the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. KISS, with original members fighting amongst themselves and refusing to perform together, Peter Gabriel and Linda Ronstadt are also inducted. 2014
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A major Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent fan, Brian Setzer is born in Massapequa, Long Island, NY. Setzer fronts the Stray Cats and The Brian Setzer Orchestra in addition to a solo career. 1959
“The Beatles Second Album” is out. The set is mostly covers but does hold “She Loves You.” The album subsequently knocks “Meet The Beatles!” from the #1 spot. It’s the first time an act replaces itself at #1 on the U.S. album chart. 1964
Having quit The Beatles the day before, Paul McCartney makes it official with a public announcement. In a statement, McCartney says he doesn’t know “whether the break will be temporary or permanent.” Ultimately, this only gets him blamed for breaking up the band. 1970
Staind’s Mike Mushok has a birthday. The lead guitarist is from Ludlow, MA. 1970
Chris Carrabba, singer/guitarist for Dashboard Confessional, has a birthday. 1975