Although leader Ian Anderson denied that it was ever intended to be a concept album, Jethro Tull's breakthrough album, Aqualung, explored the contradictions of institutional religion and contemporary social conditions on an album that would go to be hailed as an all-time classic. Randy Renaud has the story of Aqualung, for its 53rd anniversary, on the Chronicles of Rock. 

Although leader Ian Anderson denied that it was ever intended to be a concept album, Jethro Tull's breakthrough album, Aqualung, explored the contradictions of institutional religion and contemporary social conditions on an album that would go to be hailed as an all-time classic. Randy Renaud has the story of Aqualung, for its 53rd anniversary, on the Chronicles of Rock.

Randy Renaud relives some of the biggest moments in rock music history.

Randy Renaud relives some of the biggest moments in rock music history.

Chronicles of Rock

Randy Renaud uses his unique storytelling ability to relive some of the biggest and most important moments in the history of rock 'n' roll. Important albums, legendary concerts and nights of debauchery all make up the Chronicles of Rock.

Randy Renaud uses his unique storytelling ability to relive some of the biggest and most important moments in the history of rock 'n' roll. Important albums, legendary concerts and nights of debauchery all make up the Chronicles of Rock.

CHOM 97 7 is The Spirit of Rock in Montreal.

CHOM 97 7 is The Spirit of Rock in Montreal.

CHOM 97 7

53 Years Ago This Week, Jethro Tull Released One of the Greatest Albums of the 70's

In 1982, as a stop-gap while Van Halen took a break after a lengthy tour, the band decided to just record a cover version of an old classic. But Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth argued over which one to record. Eddie won the argument, but the turmoil resulted in an incomplete version getting released. But that didn't stop it from becoming the band's first big hit. Randy has the whole story on today's edition of But Did You Know. 

In 1982, as a stop-gap while Van Halen took a break after a lengthy tour, the band decided to just record a cover version of an old classic. But Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth argued over which one to record. Eddie won the argument, but the turmoil resulted in an incomplete version getting released. But that didn't stop it from becoming the band's first big hit. Randy has the whole story on today's edition of But Did You Know.

A heated argument between Dave and Eddie led to Van Halen's first big hit, even though they didn't write it

One of the signature songs of the 80's is 'Heat of the Moment' by Asia. But Did You Know... that it was written at the last minute to satisfy a demand from their record company AND one of the four members resisted recording it because he just didn't like it. Randy has the whole scoop on today's edition of BDYK. 

One of the signature songs of the 80's is 'Heat of the Moment' by Asia. But Did You Know... that it was written at the last minute to satisfy a demand from their record company AND one of the four members resisted recording it because he just didn't like it. Randy has the whole scoop on today's edition of BDYK.

The Asia 80's classic that one of the members didn't want to record

Regardless of genres or eras, are these the great albums of all time? CHOM 97 7 listeners weighed in. What do you agree with? Disagree with? What would you add?

Regardless of genres or eras, are these the great albums of all time? CHOM 97 7 listeners weighed in. What do you agree with? Disagree with? What would you add?

53 Years Ago This Week, Jethro Tull Released One of the Greatest Albums of the 70's

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