This Day In Rock n'Roll History 2/23

1979 – The first tour of the U.S. and Canada by Dire Straits opens at the Paradise Club in Boston.
1978 – The Eagles win Grammys for the “Hotel California” album and “New Kid in Town” single.
1978 – Kenny Rogers’ “Lucille” wins a Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance.
1969 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Everyday People,” Sly & the Family Stone.
1963 – Keyboard player Robert Collins is born.