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Today In Music History: Buffalo Springfield Is Born

Posted at 6:08 AM on March 3, 2010 by Steve Seel (1 Comments)
Filed under: Music History

Birthdays:

Robyn Hitchcock is 57.
Rapper Tone-Loc is 44.

Today in:

1957 - Cardinal Samuel Strich, the head of the Catholic archdiocese of Chicago (the largest in the world), banned rock & roll from Catholic schools and various associated events in his district. He complained about the "tribal rhythms" and "encouragement to behave in a hedonistic manner" inherent in the music. Chicago record retailers reported no apparent drop in sales of the devil's music.
1967 - In Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, The Animals refused to play a slated concert unless they were paid up front. Consequently, over 3,000 fans in the audience broke into a riot, causing about $5,000 in damages. Yes, even Canadians riot.
1995 - R.E.M. drummer Bill Berry underwent surgery to halt bleeding caused by a brain aneurysm. The operation was a success, but he still felt it was best that he retire from the band.
2006 - New age musician Yanni was arrested for domestic battery at his home outside Palm Beach, Fla. He was not charged.

History Highlight:

On this day in 1966, Buffalo Springfield was formed, featuring Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Richie Furay, Dewey Martin and Bruce Palmer. The band lasted for 25 months, releasing a total of three albums but leaving many demo recordings, studio outtakes and live recordings. Despite it's short life, it's considered one of the most influential bands of the 1960s, with most members going on to successful careers and two of them - Stills and Young - becoming superstars. We played the Neil Young penned classic, "Mr. Soul."

Comments (1)

I normally love your program. But what I heard you say today shocked me. Why did you make fun of Ritchie Furay and his name? He not only was in Buffalo Springfiield, he was also in Poco, the Souther Hilman Furay Band and then did solo projects. Why mock him because Stills and Young made more money? Remember you have your favorite artisits and others have theirs. Someone like Furay has perhaps paid more dues to be in the music biz than you two. Keep thinking positive--there is enough mockery of hard working people w/o the Current adding to it. Thanks for listening.

Posted by john | March 3, 2010 9:27 PM

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