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February 2009, This Day In Rock
Shock Treatment
You need a little....oooh, Shock Treatment.....well maybe not the movie, but a few shocking facts anyway.
What would the rock world be without shocking moments? Be it deliberate acts for shock value, or events that take the music world, artist and fans alike by surprise. Today before looking at a few number one hits, band hookups and a rock birthday, we're gonna take a peek at some of the shocking moments from February 6th.
One of the most memorable songs from when I was growing up was by Austrian singer Falco with his huge hit from the 80's, Rock Me Amadeus. As I had been exposed to all genres of music, this song was a particular favorite of mine as Mozart has always been one of my favorite composers. The movie Amadeus has always held a fascination for me as well. While in the Dominican Republic, Falco, whose birth name was Johann Holzel, was involved in an accident when his vehicle collided with a bus. After suffering severe head trauma, he passed away at the age of 40.
You will probably think that I'm anti-American for what I am about to say. I HATE motorcycles. I have never liked them, I hate to ride on them, just have no use for them, period. Now, that doesn't mean that I don't think they're pretty or that some aren't amazing looking, because there are some incredible looking bikes out there. But that doesn't change the fact that I think they are dangerous. In 1990, after failing to stop at a stop sign, singer Billy Idol sustained serious injuries, crashing his Harley-Davidson into a car.
I don't think that you can mention the name Marilyn Manson with out thinking Shock Rock. Love him or hate him, the will demand your attention. And in 2001, he was arrested in Bologna, Italy on an indecent exposure charge that spanned back to 1999 when his tour took him through town.
Well, in all honesty, that last one didn't shock me so very much at all. But having looked at those, let's turn our attention to some artists who were on the charts for this day in rock.
In 1965, the number one song in the US was You've Lost That Lovin Feeling by the Righteous Brothers. The song has been played on American radio over 8 million times making it the most played record ever. Of course, my thoughts always turn to Top Gun....how can it not???
Looking at 1982, we'll find that the J Giles Band had the #1 spot with their hit Centerfold, which they would hold for 6 weeks. Their album Freeze Frame hit the US Album Chart the same day with a four week run at #1.
On the same day in the same year (1982) Joan Jett would hit the US Hot 100 Chart with her mega hit I Love Rock and Roll at #63.
And finally, a very happy birthday to Guns N Roses front man Axl Rose, who was born today in 1962.
Have a great weekend....... go find a concert and get your rock fix and maybe you'll discover some shocking moments for yourself.
