ROCK & ROLL DIARY

August 2015

Rock & Roll

Diary
By Brian DAngelo

August 2015
100.7 WZLX BOSTONS CLASSIC ROCK

IN THIS ISSUE

The Boys of Summer

By Brian DAngelo

Nobody on the road

Nobody on the beach
I feel it in the air
The summer's out of reach
Empty lake, empty streets
The sun goes down alone
The Boys of Summer by Don Henley
So this is it. Weve made it through June and
July, through Memorial Day and
Independence Day, into the dog days of
summer. Time to get your last beach days and
barbeques in before the kids go back to
school, and the leaves on the trees begin to
change colors.
Dont worry, its not all bad. The Red Sox are
in control of the American League East and
look poised to go deep into the MLB playoffs,
and the Patriots are ready to begin their title
defense after beating the Seattle Seahawks in
Super Bowl XLIX way back in February.
Oh, and there will be music. There will
always be music, you can count on that. This
months concert calendar is jam-packed with
shows for fans of all discernable tastes.
Whether you prefer to kick off your month

with Van Halen at the Xfinity Center, keep

the summer alive with Australian hard-rock
legends AC/DC at Gillette Stadium, or relax
with Willie Nelson at the Blue Hills Bank
Pavilion, there is something for everybody.
Along with Augusts extensive lineup of
shows, we are still anticipating new album
releases from Rush, Fleetwood Mac, and
Guns N Roses.
So this month, instead of getting depressed
about the upcoming change in season, enjoy
every last sunny 80 degree day that we get.
Perfect that golf swing youve been working
on all season, take a weekend trip to the North
or South Shore. Spend a couple of days in the
lakes region in Maine, or camp out on the
banks of the Saco River in New Hampshire.
We are blessed to live in an area where all of
these outdoor activities are at our fingertips.
Make the best of August doing whatever
floats your boat. Literally just floating on a
boat sounds about perfect to me, just
remember to make the best of the weather
while we have it. Im sure none of us need
reminding of Bostons record setting winter of
2015.

Photo: Sunrise at Good Harbor By Brian DAngelo

The Boys of Summer

Editorial
Page 1

Rock & Roll Diary: On this Day

A Breakdown of all the big news that
happened involving your favorite classic rock
artists throughout this month in history.
Page 2

Classic Rock Concert Calendar

All of your favorite classic rock artists on tour
this month, and where to catch them!
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On This Day
August 1, 1971: The concert for
Bangla Desh was staged to raise
money for victims of famine and
war in that country. The show
featured George Harrison, Ringo
Starr, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and
more.

August 9, 1995: Jerry Garcia, leader

of The Grateful Dead, died at a
California rehabilitation center. He
was 53.

August 16, 1977: Elvis Presley was

found dead at his Graceland
mansion. He was 42.

August 3, 1971: Paul McCartney

announced the formation of his new
band, Wings.
August 5, 1967: Pink Floyd released
their debut album, "The Piper at the
Gates of Dawn."
August 8, 1969: The cover photo for
The Beatles' "Abbey Road" album
is taken.

Photo by Lain Macmillan

Jerry Garcia
Photo by Richard E. Aaron

August 15 1969: The Woodstock

Music and Arts Festival began on a
farm in Bethel, New York.

Poster by Arnold Skolnick

Elvis Presley
Photo Credit AFP/Getty Images

August 27, 1990: Guitarist Stevie Ray

Vaughan was killed in a helicopter crash in
Alpine Valley, Wisconsin. He was 35.

Stevie Ray Vaughn

Photo Credit: Sony/BMG

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