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On November 4th, 1981 – The legendary Black Sabbath released their tenth studio album: Mob Rules. This marked the second studio album with lead singer Ronnie James Dio. Mob Rules was the first Black Sabbath album with Vinny Appice on drums, replacing Bill Ward.

On this day in 1984 – The UK’s Hawkwind released their live album: This Is Hawkwind, Do Not Panic. This live release contained a 12″ full LP and a 12″ EP.

On November 4th, 1985 – Hawkwind releases their fourteenth studio album: The Chronicle of the Black Sword.

On this day in 1989 – Aerosmith peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 Album Chart with Pump. This was their second top ten album in the United States. Aerosmith went on to sell seven million copies of Pump, in the United States.

JEFF SCOTT SOTO

Born on November 4th, 1965, in Brooklyn, New York was Jeff Scott Soto. Happy Birthday, Jeff! Alright! Jeff Scott Soto is a lead vocalist, musician, songwriter and lyricist. Besides his successful solo music career, Jeff’s extensive and impressive resume boasts many prominent artists and/or bands he has sung for: Yngwie Malmsteen, Journey, Axel Rudi Pell, Talisman, W.E.T., Takara and Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

TROY MCLAWHORN

Born on November 4th, 1968, in North Carolina was Troy McLawhorn. Happy Birthday, Troy! Whoa! Troy McLawhorn has been a notable guitarist for Evanescence, Seether, doubleDrive and Dark New Day.

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