The Rock ‘n’ Roll Doctor

b. April 13, 1945. Should be a damn holiday. Listen to Lowell George and my Little Feat playlist on Amazon Music #lowellgeorge #birthday #music #musicsky #musiciansky #littlefeat #therocknrolldoctor #70srock #rock #rockmusic #80srock #altcountry #southernrnb

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April 12, 1972

Stephen Stills and Manassas drop a goddamn masterpiece. Listen to Steve Stills & Manassas on Amazon Music ... #stevestills #manassas #countryrock #folkrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #70srock

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Heavy Horses

Heavy Horses, released on April 10, 1977, is the middle album of Jethro Tull's folk-rock trilogy. Its bookends are Songs From The Wood (1977) and Stormwatch (1979). Check out Heavy Horses (2003 Remaster) by Jethro Tull on Amazon Music #jethrotull #heavyhorses #70srock #rock #rockmusic #folkrock #progrock #music #musicsky #musiciansky #iananderson

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Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll

Rainbow release their third album and last with Ronnie James Dio at the helm on April 9, 1978. The album is often cited as a strong influence on formation of the power metal genre, especially on its fantasy-themed lyrics and aesthetics. Check out Long Live Rock 'n' Roll by Rainbow on Amazon Music #rainbow #70srock #hardrock #cozypowell #ritchieblackmore #ronniejamesdio #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky

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Firefall

Firewall forms in Boulder, Colorado in '74 and proceed to become one of the hottest rock acts of the '70s. Their debut album Firefall is released on April 8, 1976 and spawns two monster radio hits -- You Are the Woman, Livin' Ain't Livin and Cinderella. Listen to the debut album from Firefall on Amazon Music ... #firefall #70smusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #70srock #rockmusic #softrock #classicrock

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Real’s a dream …

April 8, 1975 ~ Aerosmith release Toys In The Attic. It's #228 on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time." The Bad Boys from Boston had arrived. Listen to Toys In The Attic by Aerosmith on Amazon Music ... #aerosmith #toysintheattic #rock #rockmusic #70srock #70smusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #classicrock #toxictwins #stevetyler #joeperry #joehamilton #joeykramer #bradwhitford

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Rio Grande Mud

That Little 'ol Band From Texas released their second album on April 4, 1972. It's most notably known as the album that solidified their sound and their writing process, documenting experiences on the road in their notebooks. Check out Rio Grande Mud by ZZ Top on Amazon Music #zztop #riograndemud #70srock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #bluesrock #countryrock #texasblues

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2112

April 1, 1976 ~ RUSH release what has remained their second best-selling album, 2112. It ranked second on Rolling Stone's reader's poll, Your Favorite Prog Rock Albums of All Time. Check out 2112 by Rush on Amazon Music #rush #2112 #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #70srock #progrock #geddylee #neilpeart #alexlifeson

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Machine Head

They all came out to Montreux on the Lake Geneva shoreline ... Its DNA runs through the heavy metal genre that followed. Deep Purple released Machine Head on March 31, 1972. Check out Machine Head by Deep Purple on Amazon Music #deeppurple #machinehead #70srock #rock #bluesrock #hardrock #rockmusic #musicsky #musiciansky

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The Hoople

March 29, 1974 ~ Mott The Hoople release their 4th and final album with Ian Hunter at the helm ... Listen to The Hoople by Mott The Hoople on Amazon Music ... #mottthehoople #TheHoople #70srock #classicrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #glamrock #ianhunter

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Has anybody seen the bridge?

March 28, 1973 ~ Led Zeppelin release Houses Of The Holy. The album is ranked at number 278 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Check out Houses of the Holy (Remaster) by Led Zeppelin on Amazon Music #ledzeppelin #housesoftheholy #70srock #rock #rockmusic #classicrock #music #musicsky #musiciansky #robertplant #jimmypage #johnpauljones #johnbonham #progressiverock

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You’re Never Alone With A Schizophrenic

March 27, 1979 ~ Ian Hunter releases his 4th solo album, considered by many to be his best work. Legend has it band-mate and co-producer Mick Ronson came up with the title inspired by some graffiti off a bathroom wall. Listen to You're Never Alone With A Schizophrenic on Youtube Music ... #ianhunter #youreneveralonewithaschizophrenic #clevelandrocks #70srock #rock #rockmusic #maxweinberg #mickronson #mottthehoople #music…

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Sir Elton John

B. March 25, 1947 Listen to my Elton John playlist on Amazon Music ... #eltonjohn #birthday #70srock #80srock #90srock #music #musicsky #musiciansky #rockmusic

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Band of Gypsys

Jimi Hendrix releases his live album on March 25, 1970 ... the first without his original group, the Jimi Hendrix Experience. It was recorded on January 1, 1970, at the Fillmore East in New York City with Billy Cox on bass and Buddy Miles on drums, frequently referred to as ... the Band of Gypsys. Listen to Band Of Gypsys by Jimi Hendrix on Amazon Music ... #jimihendrix #bandofgypsys #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #70srock #classicrock…

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Nuthin’ Fancy

Their third studio album and produced by Al Kooper -- Lynyrd Skynyrd release Nuthin' Fancy on March 24, 1975. It's their first Top 10 album and their first record with new drummer Artimus Pyle. In late May, guitarist Ed King left the band in the middle of their "Torture Tour". Listen to Nothin' Fancy by Lynyrd Skynyrd on Amazon Music ... #lynyrdskynyrd #nothinfancy #70smusic #70srock #rock #rockmusic #southernrock #countryrock #music #musicsky…

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Roxy Music release their second album …

... and their last with Brian Eno on March 23, 1973. It's #351 on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time." Listen to For Your Pleasure by Roxy Music on Amazon Music ... #RoxyMusic #ForYourPleasure #bryanferry #brianeno #70smusic #music #70srock #rock #rockmusic #glamrock #musicsky #musiciansky

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Bottoms up!

Van Halen release "Van Halen II" on March 23, 1979. The band thanks The Sheraton Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin in the liner notes. A year earlier, the third stop on their maiden tour to support their debut album had them in Madison and The Shuffle Inn.

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He who hesitates is lunch.

If you have a vinyl copy of Eagles, On The Border -- released on March 22, 1974 -- pull it out of the sleeve and check the run-out groove. If you see that phrase, take care of the album. It's valuable for more than just the great tuneage. Check out On the Border (2013 Remaster) by Eagles on Amazon Music #eagles #ontheborder #70srock #70smusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #rockmusic #rock #countryrock #bestofmylove #alreadygone

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“Back To The Clubs”

March 21, 1971 ~ Led Zeppelin made a stop at the Boat Club in Nottingham, England during their "Back To The Clubs" tour. It was -- and still is -- a rowing club and intimate music venue. One can only imagine The Zepp in their prime in that setting. #ledzeppelin #70srock #rock #rockmusic #robertplant #jimmypage #johnpauljones #johnbonham #music #musicsky #musiciansky

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Concrete shoes
Cyanide, TNT (done dirt cheap)
Neck ties, contracts
High voltage (done dirt cheap)

Dirty deeds (do anything you want me to)
Done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds (dirty deeds, dirty deeds)
Done dirt cheap

Yaah

AC/DC
#70sRock
#Mar