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By Dave White, About.com Guide to Classic Rock since 2005

Classic Rock Almanac - November 18

Wednesday November 19, 2008
November 18 in the making of classic rock history:

• 1971 - Procul Harum records what will become their most successful album, Procol Harum Live with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
• 1972 - Danny Whitten (Crazy Horse) dies after overdosing on heroin, at age 29
• 1975 - Bruce Springsteen's first live show in Britain, at the Hammersmith Odeon in London
• 1999 - Doug Sahm (Sir Douglas Quintet) dies of a heart attack at age 57

Today's Birthdays:
Herman Rarebell - Scorpions - 1949
Rudy Sarzo - Quiet Riot, Whitesnake - 1950

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