On April 17, 1970, “Deram” label released “Cricklewood Green”, the fourth Ten Years After studio album. It was recorded in 1969, at “Olympic Studio 1” in London, and was produced by Alvin Lee.
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All tracks by Alvin Lee.
On April 17, 1970, “Capitol” label released the self-titled, debut Brinsley Schwarz album. It was recorded in 1970, at “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Brinsley Schwarz and Dave Robinson.
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Track listing:
All tracks by Nick Lowe, except where noted.
On April 17, 2003, Earl King died aged 69. He was musician (guitar), singer and songwriter, important figure in the New Orleans R’n’B scene. King wrote two classic blues tracks “Come On (Let the Good Times Roll) covered by Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn, and “Big Chief” covered by Professor Longhair’.
On April 17, 1983, Felix A. Pappalardi Jr. Died aged 43. He was musician (bass), singer, songwriter and producer, best known as member and bass player of the band “Mountain”. Papalardi produced albums “Disraeli Gears” and “Wheels of Fire” by Cream.
On April 17, 1960, Edward Raymond ‘Eddie’ Cochran died aged 22. He was musician (guitar) singer and songwriter, one of the first musicians who started experiments with multitrack recording and overdubbing. His songs “C’mon Everybody”, “Somethin’ Else” and “Summertime Blues”, were big rockabilly hits in the late 50’ and early 60’.
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