Today in Acoustic-Rock History

1966 – Jimmy Hendrix changes his first name to “Jimi.”

1968 – The Moody Blues’ “Tuesday Afternoon” peaks at #24 on the singles chart.

1971 – Paul McCartney receives gold records for “Another Day” and “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey.”

1980 – Elton John signs a long-term exclusive, worldwide recording contract with Geffen Records. This marks the first time his records will be released on the same label around the world.

1991 – Stevie Nicks’ greatest hits collection, “Timespace,” enters the chart.

2000 – Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks reform as Genesis for a one-off performance at the London Hilton during the British Music Roll of Honour gala, organized by the Music Managers Forum.

BIRTHDAYS:

Leonard Cohen 1934

Don Felder (Eagles) 1947