This Week In Classic Hits History (11/9-13)

This week, CSN&Y debuts, Rolling Stone debuts, and tragedy strikes the Allman Brothers band almost a year to the day.

November 9th, 1967:

The first issue of Rolling Stone Magazine was published in San Francisco. It featured a photo of John Lennon on the cover, and the first issue had a free roach clip to hold a marijuana joint. The name of the magazine was compiled from three significant sources: the Muddy Waters song, the first rock ‘n’ roll record by Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones.

November 10th, 1973:

Elton John started a eight week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road',  The album had the working titles of Vodka and Tonics and Silent Movies.

November 11th, 1972:

Allman Brothers bass player Berry Oakley was killed when his motorcycle hit a bus at the same intersection as former band member Duane Allman, who had died a year earlier. Oakley was 24 years old.

November 12th, 1990:

Rolling Stone Ron Wood broke both his legs after his car crashed in England. Wood was trying to wave other cars past his when he was run over.

November 13th, 1969:

Crosby Stills Nash & Young played the first of four nights at Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, California.