On November 1, 1973, KISS signed their first record contract, becoming the first band signed to Neil Bogart’s Casablanca Records. #KISS
On October 31, 1970, Led Zeppelin had the number one album in the US with “Led Zeppelin III”. It would hold the top spot for four weeks. #LedZeppelin
Happy 81st birthday to the great Henry Winkler who was born on this day in 1945. #HenryWinkler
Happy 78th birthday to Kate Jackson, who was born on this day in 1948. #KateJackson
Remembering Duane Allman, the brilliant guitarist and founder of the Allman Brothers Band who passed away on October 29, 1971, following a motorcycle accident. He was just 24 years old. #DuaneAllman
On October 28, 1977, Queen released their sixth studio album, “News of the World”. It would reach number three and has sold 10 million copies worldwide. #Queen
On October 28, 1978, the made-for-tv movie “KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park” aired on NBC. #KISS
On October 27, 1973, Gladys Knight & the Pips had the number one single in the US with “Midnight Train to Georgia”. It would remain number one for two straight weeks.
On October 27, 1975, Bruce Springsteen made history by becoming the first rock star to land on the cover of both Time and Newsweek in the same week. #BruceSpringsteen
Happy 81st birthday to the amazing Jaclyn Smith who was born on this day in 1945. #JaclynSmith
On October 25, 1975 The Mary Tyler Moore Show’s infamous “Chuckles Bites the Dust” episode aired. TV Guide ranked the episode #3 on ‘TV’s Top 100 Episodes of All Time’.
On October 25, 1978, John Carpenter’s “Halloween”, starring Donald Pleasence and Jamie Lee Curtis, opened in theaters. #Halloween
On October 24, 1975, Elton John released his tenth studio album, “Rock of the Westies”. It debuted at number one and is certified platinum. #EltonJohn
On October 24, 1973, “Kojak” starring Telly Savalas premiered on CBS. It would air for 5 seasons and 117 episodes.
On October 22, 1976, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band released the album “Night Moves”. It would reach number 8 and is certified six times platinum. #BobSeger
On October 22, 1974, KISS released their second studio album, “Hotter Than Hell”. #KISS
On October 21, 1977, Meat Loaf released ‘Bat Out of Hell’. It would peak at number 14 and has sold over 43 million copies worldwide. #MeatLoaf
On October 20, 1973, George Jefferson, played by Sherman Hemsley, made his first appearance on “All in the Family”.
Remembering the great Tom Petty on what would have been his 76th birthday. #TomPetty
On October 19, 1973, The Wailers released their sixth studio album, “Burnin’”. It was the last to feature Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer together. #BobMarley
