This Week In Classic Rock History

Mar 8 – 14: Historic events this week from Bad Company, Boston, Allman Brothers Band and Mad Season

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MARCH 8, 1974: FREE/MOTT THE HOOPLE MEMBERS PERFORM AS BAD COMPANY

One of the greatest & most successful supergroups in rock history features members of Free and Mott the Hoople.

The majority of the songs from their first live gig would later appear on their debut album.

The set included \”Bad Company\”, \”Can\’t Get Enough\” and the Mott the Hoople holdover, \”Ready for Love.\”

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MARCH 9, 2007: BRAD DELP DIES

Brad Delp sang on Boston\’s classic first three albums, which included all of their biggest hits.

The reasons for his suicide remain private, though he left a note stating he\’d battled depression & suicidal thoughts since his teens.

The next day, Boston\’s website was set to a black background with words that read:

We\’ve just lost the nicest guy in rock and roll

He was 55.

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MARCH 12, 1971: NIGHT #1 OF ALLMAN BROS AT FILLMORE EAST

Allman Brothers Band\’s classic live album, At Fillmore East, was recorded over 2 nights at the titular legendary theater in New York.

The live collection features 7 songs and 78 minutes worth of astounding southern rock.

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MARCH 14, 1995: SUPERGROUP MAD SEASON RELEASE THEIR ONLY ALBUM

Mad Season were a supergroup consisting of members of Alice In Chains and Pearl Jam.

The busy schedules of each members\’ main bands, and the deteriorating health of singer Layne Staley, resulted in the band only releasing one studio album.

Above quickly went Gold based on the strength of their hit song, \”River of Deceit\”.

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