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On November 6th, 1971 – Sweet releases their debut album, Funny How Sweet Co-Co Can Be. The original band lineup was: Brian Connolly on lead vocals, Andy Scott on guitar/vocals, Steve Priest on bass/vocals and Mick Tucker on drums/vocals.

On this day in 1972 – Deep Purple, at the time named the loudest band by The Guinness Book of World Records, receives a gold album for (their sixth studio album) Machine Head.

On November 6th, 1976 – Blue Öyster Cult hits #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 with their single (Don’t Fear) the Reaper. This hit is featured on their fourth studio album, released in 1976: Agents Of Fortune.

On this day in 1976 – Seattle Washington’s very own Heart hits #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 with their hit Magic Man. This song is featured on the 1976 debut studio album from Heart: Dreamboat Annie. Heart was inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2013.

On this day in KISSTORY – November 6th, 2014 – KISS will be performing for the second time at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, as part of their November residency.

PAUL GILBERT

On November 6th, 1966, Paul Gilbert was born. Happy Birthday, Paul! Man, whoa! Paul Gilbert is famously known as a cofounding member and guitarist of Mr. Big. Paul was also a co-founder and guitarist for Racer X. Paul also boasts a vast and successful catalog of solo albums. Paul’s thirteenth solo studio album, Stone Pushing Uphill Man, was released on August 5th, 2014, via Shrapnel Records.

Above photos: Paul Gilbert Vibrato solo album from 2012 and Guitar DVD Paul Gilbert Presents Shred Alert!!!

COREY GLOVER

On November 6th, 1964, Corey Glover was born in Brooklyn, New York. Happy Birthday, Corey! Who, yeah! Corey Glover is most famously known as the lead vocalist and co-songwriter for Living Colour. Corey also has had a successful solo calling, releasing 1998’s Hymns via LaFace Records. (see above pic).

Corey is also an actor; he portrayed Private Francis in the 1986 Oliver Stone film classic: Platoon.

Above photos: Top is the promo flyer for the 2015 Shiprocked Cruise, taking place this coming February 2nd to 5th. Living Colour Yahoo! Live promo flyer from October 1st of 2014.

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