November 17

 

John and Yoko’s “Double Fantasy” was released today in 1980...

 

“Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs” by Derek and the Dominos was released today in 1970...

 

Gordon Lightfoot was born today in 1938...

 

Jeff Buckley was born on this day in 1966...

 

Soul singer Jimmy Ruffin died on this day in 2014 at age 78...

 

Today in 1990, David Crosby had a motorcycle accident where he broke his shoulder, left leg, and ankle...

 

On this night in 1970, Elton John played live in a recording studio which would eventually become his first live album 17-11-70 (11-17-70 in the U.S.)...

 

Remembering the birthday today of Gene Clark (The Byrds) in 1944...

 

Tommy Bolin’s “Teaser” was released today in 1975