On This Day in Rock History: February 8
ALAN FREED, the disc jockey credited with naming rock & roll, was born Albert James Freed on December 15, 1921, near Johnstown, PA. In 1933 the Freed family moved to Salem, Ohio.
This Humble phrase would come to Rock the planet and every living person on it. From Elvis, The Beatles, and Led Zeppelin to Pearl Jam, Nirvana and Jet, the inspiration these rockers provide
leave us with a since of growth and power that can only be felt in Music... Especially Rock.
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2009 – R&B singer Chris Brown was questioned by police in Los Angeles over a complaint — 2009 – R&B singer Chris Brown was questioned by police in Los Angeles over a complaint of assault. The 19-year-old had pulled out of his performance at the Grammy Awards, [...]
2006 – U2 cruises by leading contenders Mariah Car… — 2006 – U2 cruises by leading contenders Mariah Carey and Kanye West to win five awards at the 48th annual Grammy Awards. The band surprises many by winning album of [...]
2006 – Music legend Sly Stone makes his first majo… — 2006 – Music legend Sly Stone makes his first major public appearance since his 1993 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the Grammy Awards in Los [...]
2006 – Linkin Park and Jay-Z perform together at t… — 2006 – Linkin Park and Jay-Z perform together at the Grammy Awards, joining a performance lineup that also features pairings between Madonna and Gorillaz, U2 and Mary J. Blige, Faith [...]
2005 – Keith Knudson drummer with The Doobie Brothers died of pneumonia — Doobie Brothers 2005 – Keith Knudson drummer with The Doobie Brothers died of pneumonia aged 56. Scored the 1979 US No.1 single ‘What A Fool Believes’ and 1993 UK No.7 single [...]
2005 – Legendary Hammond B-3 organ player Jimmy Sm… — 2005 – Legendary Hammond B-3 organ player Jimmy Smith dies Tuesday at his home in Scottsdale, Ariz., apparently of natural causes. He is 79. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
2005 – Kylie Minogue was voted the world’s sexiest woman in her 30’s by UK — Kylie Minogue 2005 – Kylie Minogue was voted the world’s sexiest woman in her 30’s by UK magazine Good Housekeeping. Sade was voted No.4 in the over 40’s with Madonna [...]
2005 – Pete Doherty was released from jail on bail after four nights when — Guitarist Pete Doherty 2005 – Pete Doherty was released from jail on bail after four nights when his manager paid the remaining £100,000 ($170,000) bail to Highbury Corner Magistrates Court, London. [...]
2002 – Bob Wooler died aged 76. He was the resident DJ and booker at — The Cavern Club 2002 – Bob Wooler died aged 76. He was the resident DJ and booker at Liverpool’s Cavern Club during the early 1960’s. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
2002 – The wooden church stage where John Lennon a… — 2002 – The wooden church stage where John Lennon and Paul McCartney first met is saved from demolition when the Liverpool City Council votes to dismantle the stage and store [...]
2002 – Jay Dee Daugherty, longtime drummer for the… — 2002 – Jay Dee Daugherty, longtime drummer for the Patti Smith Group suffers trauma to his leg when his motorcycle is struck head-on by a motorist in lower Manhattan. Share and [...]
2001 – With a total of six prizes, Son By Four are… — 2001 – With a total of six prizes, Son By Four are the big winners at the annual Premios Lo Nuestro Awards, held at the James L. Knight Center in [...]
2001 – Eminem made his live UK concert debut when he appeared at The — 2001 – Eminem made his live UK concert debut when he appeared at The Manchester Arena. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1999 – Universal Music, Warner Music, BMG, Sony Mu… — 1999 – Universal Music, Warner Music, BMG, Sony Music and EMI officially unveil Project Madison, a system developed by IBM Corp. to permit fast, secure distribution of full-length, CD-quality albums [...]
1998 – winners at this years Brit Awards included Finley Quaye who won Best — 1998 – winners at this years Brit Awards included Finley Quaye who won Best British Male Solo Artist, Best British Female Solo Artist went to Shola Ama, The Verve won [...]
1997 – Reef went to No.1 on the UK album charts with their debut — 1997 – Reef went to No.1 on the UK album charts with their debut album ‘Glow.’ Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1997 – LL Cool J went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Ain’t Nobody.’ — Rapper LL Cool J 1997 – LL Cool J went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Ain’t Nobody.’ Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1994 – Oasis were forced to cancel their first foreign tour after they were — Oasis 1994 – Oasis were forced to cancel their first foreign tour after they were deported from Holland. The band were involved in a drunken brawl on a cross-channel ferry resulting [...]
1992 – Wet Wet Wet scored their second UK No.1 album with ‘High On — 1992 – Wet Wet Wet scored their second UK No.1 album with ‘High On The Happy Side.’ Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1992 – UK act Right Said Fred started a three-week run at No.1 on the — 1992 – UK act Right Said Fred started a three-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘I’m Too Sexy’, a No.2 hit in the UK. Share and Enjoy [...]
1990 – US singer Del Shannon died of self inflicted gunshot wounds. — 1990 – US singer Del Shannon died of self inflicted gunshot wounds. (1961 UK and US No.1 single ‘Runaway’, plus 9 US and 12 other UK Top 40 singles). Share and [...]
1990 – Singer Del Shannon dies of a self-inflicted… — 1990 – Singer Del Shannon dies of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1986 – Billy Ocean: When the going Gets Tough UK 45 No. 1 Chart Topper. — 1986 – Billy Ocean: When the going Gets Tough UK 45 No. 1 Chart Topper. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1986 – Billy Ocean started a four week run at No.1 on the UK singles — 1986 – Billy Ocean started a four week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going’, as featured in the [...]
1983 – winners at the second annual Brit Awards held in London included Paul — Paul McCartney 1983 – winners at the second annual Brit Awards held in London included Paul McCartney who won Best British Male Solo Artist, Kim Wilde won Best British Female Solo [...]
1981 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Celebration,… — 1981 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Celebration,” Kool & the Gang. The song is the theme song of the 1981 Super Bowl and is played for the 52 [...]
1981 – R.E.M. made their first ever-recording sessions at Bombay Studios — R.E.M. 1981 – R.E.M. made their first ever-recording sessions at Bombay Studios Smyrna, Georgia. Tracks included ‘Gardening At Night’, ‘Radio Free Europe’ and ‘(Don’t Go Back To) Rockville.’ Share and Enjoy some [...]
1980 – Born on this day, Cameron Muncey, guitarist, Jet, (2003 — Jet 1980 – Born on this day, Cameron Muncey, guitarist, Jet, (2003 Australian No.1 & UK No.14 album ‘Get Born’). Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1980 – the divorce became final between David and Angie Bowie. He won — David Bowie 1980 – the divorce became final between David and Angie Bowie. He won custody of their son Zowie, (now known as Joe), Angie received a £30,000 ($51,000) settlement. Share and [...]
1977 – Born on this day, Dave ‘Phoenix’ Ferrel, bass, Linkin Park, (2002 US No. — Linkin Park 1977 – Born on this day, Dave ‘Phoenix’ Ferrel, bass, Linkin Park, (2002 US No.2 & UK No.4 single ‘In The End’, 2002 US No.2 & 2001 UK No.4 [...]
1975 – The Ohio Players went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Fire — 1975 – The Ohio Players went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Fire’, the groups first of two US No.1’s. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1975 – Bob Dylan went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Blood — Bob Dylan Biograph 1975 – Bob Dylan went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Blood On The Tracks’ his second US No.1 album. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1974 – Born on this day, De Homem Christo, Daft Punk, remixed for Gabrielle — 1974 – Born on this day, De Homem Christo, Daft Punk, remixed for Gabrielle, Chemical Brothers. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1973 – Max Yasgur the owner of the Woodstock farm where the 1969 — Woodstock '94 1973 – Max Yasgur the owner of the Woodstock farm where the 1969 festival was held died of a heart attack aged 53. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1971 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “One Bad Appl… — 1971 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “One Bad Apple,” The Osmonds. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1969 – George Harrison has his tonsils removed at … — 1969 – George Harrison has his tonsils removed at a London hospital. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1969 – ‘TBC’ by The Supremes with Temptations went to No.1 on the — The Supremes 1969 – ‘TBC’ by The Supremes with Temptations went to No.1 on the US album chart. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1964 – appearing on the first night of a UK tour at the Regal, Edmonton — 1964 – appearing on the first night of a UK tour at the Regal, Edmonton, John Leyton, Mike Berry, The Innocents, Jet Harris, Don Spencer, The Leroys and The Rolling [...]
1964 – On their first full day in New York, The Beatles (minus George — 1964 – On their first full day in New York, The Beatles (minus George who had a sore throat), went for a photo-opportunity walk around Central Park. Extra police were [...]
1961 – Vince Neil of Motley Crue is born. … — 1961 – Vince Neil of Motley Crue is born. Neil was born in Hollywood, California to Odie and Shirley Wharton. During the 1960s, his family moved around Southern California from Inglewood [...]
1961 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Calcutta,” … — 1961 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Calcutta,” Lawrence Welk. Welk and his orchestra – which includes a harpsichord – record the song in one take. Share and Enjoy some [...]
1960 – Mark Dinning went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Teen — 1960 – Mark Dinning went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Teen Angel’, a No.37 hit in the UK. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1958 – The Quarry Men appeared at the Wilson Hall in Garston. After the — John Lennon in The Quarry Men Skiffle Group 1958 – The Quarry Men appeared at the Wilson Hall in Garston. After the show Paul McCartney introduced George Harrison to John Lennon, [...]
1948 – Born on this day, Dan Seals, England Dan & John Ford Coley, (1976 US No — 1948 – Born on this day, Dan Seals, England Dan & John Ford Coley, (1976 US No. 2 & UK No. 26 single, ‘I’d Really Love To See You Tonight.)’ Danny [...]
1946 – Born on this day, Paul Wheatbread, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap — 1946 – Born on this day, Paul Wheatbread, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, (1968 UK No.1 & UK No.2 single ‘Young Girl’). Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1943 – Born on this day, Creed Bratton, Grass Roots, (1968 US No — Grass Roots 1943 – Born on this day, Creed Bratton, Grass Roots, (1968 US No.5 single ‘Midnight Confessions’, plus 13 other US Top 40 singles). Background and education Born William Charles Schneider in [...]
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