Today in Rock - Mar 5

Alan Clark of Dire Straits is born (1952).

Rock magazine Creem is released for the first time (1969).

Led Zeppelin performs “Stairway To Heaven” for the first time live, at the beginning of their “Thank You” tour in Belfast. It wasn’t well received (1971).

Joni Mitchell throws a party where mutual friend, Rod Stewart meets Swedish model/actress Brit Ekland, and thus began one of the most famous romances in rock history (1975).

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