On March 19, 1971, as "flowers bloomed like madness in the spring," Jethro Tull released their masterpiece, Aqualung. Randy Renaud revisits the story behind its creation, and why Ian Anderson decided to put down the guitar and pick up a flute, on this week's edition of the Chronicles of Rock.

On March 19, 1971, as "flowers bloomed like madness in the spring," Jethro Tull released their masterpiece, Aqualung. Randy Renaud revisits the story behind its creation, and why Ian Anderson decided to put down the guitar and pick up a flute, on this week's edition of 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.

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.

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A 55th Anniversary Celebration of Aqualung By Jethro Tull

On April 23rd, 1971, armed with a brand new guitarist, a sound punched up by a pair of American horn players, and a controversial album cover, The Rolling Stones released their ninth and possibly best album ever. Randy Renaud celebrates the 55th anniversary of Sticky Fingers on the Chronicles of Rock. 

On April 23rd, 1971, armed with a brand new guitarist, a sound punched up by a pair of American horn players, and a controversial album cover, The Rolling Stones released their ninth and possibly best album ever. Randy Renaud celebrates the 55th anniversary of Sticky Fingers on the Chronicles of Rock.&nbsp;

A 55th Celebration of the Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers

On April 2, 1968, Jimi Hendrix came to Montreal to perform for the one and only time. He and the Experience did a concert at the Paul Sauvé arena (that's Jimi backstage at the arena in the photo), but unruly fans kept invading the stage and even  stole some of the band's equipment. Jimi, Mitch Mitchell, and Noel Redding arrived in town the night before, and ended up in an Irish pub. Randy Renaud has the story on today's episode of For The Record. 

On April 2, 1968, Jimi Hendrix came to Montreal to perform for the one and only time. He and the Experience did a concert at the Paul Sauv&eacute; arena (that's Jimi backstage at the arena in the photo), but unruly fans kept invading the stage and even&nbsp; stole some of the band's equipment. Jimi, Mitch Mitchell, and Noel Redding arrived in town the night before, and ended up in an Irish pub. Randy Renaud has the story on today's episode of For The Record.&nbsp;

For the Record: Jimi Hendrix in Montreal

In 1990, before embarking on a new chapter for a new decade, David Bowie decided to give his fans a treat: a greatest-hits-only tour. And for it, he enlisted the help of a Montreal dance troupe, and he came to Montreal to rehearse for it. He would tour through 27 countries, but it began in Quebec City and Montreal in March. Randy Renaud takes you back to 36 years ago when David Bowie reaffirmed his special connection to Montreal. 

In 1990, before embarking on a new chapter for a new decade, David Bowie decided to give his fans a treat: a greatest-hits-only tour. And for it, he enlisted the help of a Montreal dance troupe, and he came to Montreal to rehearse for it. He would tour through 27 countries, but it began in Quebec City and Montreal in March. Randy Renaud takes you back to 36 years ago when David Bowie reaffirmed his special connection to Montreal.&nbsp;

A 55th Anniversary Celebration of Aqualung By Jethro Tull

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