Classic Rock Almanac - November 7

November 7 in classic rock history:

• 1958 - Eddie Cochran's "Summertime Blues" debuts in the UK, four months after its US release; it will become one of rock's most covered songs
• 1967 - Elton John (known at the time by his real name, Reginald Dwight) and Bernie Taupin sign their first songwriting deal, with DJM Publishing
• 1974 - Hard rocker Ted Nugent (ex-Amboy Dukes) becomes national squirrel shooting champion

Today's Birthdays:
Johnny Rivers - 1942
Joni Mitchell - 1943
Tommy Thayer - KISS - 1960