Today in Acoustic-Rock History

1961 – Bob Dylan records his first album, “Bob Dylan,” for Columbia Records. The album features the 20-year old singer accompanied by just his guitar and harmonica. The recording is done in one day and production costs run $400. Filling out his income-tax form, Dylan gives his name as Blind Boy Grunt.

1972 – Leon Russell hits #11 with “Tightrope.”

1975 – Elton John receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1976 – Keith Moon plays his last North American show with the Who as he and the band wrap-up an extensive year of touring at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Garden.

1978 – Al Stewart reaches #10 with the single, “Time Passages.”

BIRTHDAYS:

Manfred Mann 1941

Elvin Bishop 1942

Brent Mydland (Grateful Dead) 1952