On This Day in Rock History: March 12
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 – Hundreds of fans queued at the O2 arena in London as Michael Jackson tickets — 2009 – Hundreds of fans queued at the O2 arena in London as Michael Jackson tickets went on sale to the public. The 50-year-old pop veteran had confirmed he [...]
2006 – VH1 aired the first episode of ‘My Reality Breakdown — 2006 – VH1 aired the first episode of ‘My Reality Breakdown’ on UK TV featuring the former Partridge Family and child star Danny Bonaduce. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
2006 – German-language act Wir Sind Helden wins th… — 2006 – German-language act Wir Sind Helden wins the group national rock/pop category at the 15th annual Echo Awards, held at Berlin’s Estrel Convention Center. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
2006 – Bob Geldof is honored with a special achiev… — 2006 – Bob Geldof is honored with a special achievement accolade at the German industry’s annual Echo Awards in Berlin. The veteran Irish musician and humanitarian is lauded for masterminding [...]
2006 – Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour tops the U.K. album… — 2006 – Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour tops the U.K. album charts with On An Island. The No. 1 British single is Chico’s “It’s Chico Time,” which holds steady [...]
2004 – Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker breaks his … — 2004 – Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker breaks his right foot while in Australia, forcing the cancellation of the band’s planned tour of the continent, as well as several shows in [...]
2004 – Muddy Waters: A warrant is issued for the arrest of Rosalind Morganfield… — 2004 – A warrant is issued for the arrest of Rosalind Morganfield, the daughter of blues giant Muddy Waters, in Gainesville, Fla. Morganfield is wanted for the murder [...]
2003 – Yoko Ono places an ad in The San Francisco… — 2003 – Yoko Ono places an ad in The San Francisco Chronicle reading “Imagine Peace … Spring 2003.” Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
2003 – Elvis Costello fills in as host on… — 2003 – Elvis Costello fills in as host on The Late Show when David Letterman falls ill. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
2003 – Ryan Adams ends his war of words with the White Stripes… — 2003 – Ryan Adams ends his war of words with the White Stripes by declaring their new album Elephant, “may be the best rock ‘n’ roll record ever [...]
2003 – The Chinese government forbids the Rolling Stones… — 2003 – The Chinese government forbids the Rolling Stones from playing the songs “Brown Sugar”, “Honky Tonk Women”, “Beast Of Burden” and “Let’s Spend The Night Together” during [...]
2001 – Judy Garland’s ‘Over The Rainbow’ was voted the Song Of The Century — 2001 – Judy Garland’s ‘Over The Rainbow’ was voted the Song Of The Century in a poll published in America. Musicians, critics and fans compiled the list by the RIA. [...]
2001 – Vince Gill and Amy Grant welcome the arriva… — 2001 – Vince Gill and Amy Grant welcome the arrival of a baby girl, Corrina Grant Gill, at a Nashville area hospital. Corrina weighs 7 lbs. 9 1/4 oz. and [...]
2000 – In London, Multi-platinum R&B quartet Desti… — 2000 – In London, Multi-platinum R&B quartet Destiny’s Child plays its first live date since the Feb. 18 naming of Farrah Franklin and Michelle Williams as the group’s new members. Share [...]
2000 – Canadian music newcomer Chantal Kreviazuk d… — 2000 – Canadian music newcomer Chantal Kreviazuk dominates Canada’s Juno Awards, which honor the best in Canadian music. She captures the trophy in the best female artist juried category and [...]
1999 – Violinist and conductor Lord Yehudi Menuhin… — 1999 – Violinist and conductor Lord Yehudi Menuhin dies. He is 83. Menuhin began his recording career in 1928 with Victor in the U.S. A year later, he moved to [...]
1999 – Infuriated by a scathing review of a concer… — 1999 – Infuriated by a scathing review of a concert he gave in Moscow in December, Mstislav Rostropovich declares he will never play in Russia again. “I will give concerts [...]
1999 – A private funeral for Dusty Springfield, wh… — 1999 – A private funeral for Dusty Springfield, who died earlier in the week of breast cancer, is held at St. Mary’s Church in Henley-on-Thames, England. Complying with the singer’s [...]
1998 – Rock act Korn serves a cease-and-desist dem… — 1998 – Rock act Korn serves a cease-and-desist demand to the Michigan assistant principal who suspended a student for wearing a T-shirt carrying the band’s name. Attorneys for the Immortal/Epic [...]
1998 – Cathay Pacific Airways announces that it ha… — 1998 – Cathay Pacific Airways announces that it has banned Liam Gallagher, singer of British rock band Oasis, after a fracas on a flight from Hong Kong to Australia. Passengers [...]
1998 – English reggae singer Judge Dread, who caused… — 1998 – English reggae singer Judge Dread, who caused a stir in the ’70s with his smutty series of “Big Six” singles, dies onstage in Canterbury after suffering [...]
1996 – Nancy Sinatra donates her white go-go… — 1996 – Nancy Sinatra donates her white go-go boots to the Hard Rock Cafe in Beverly Hills, California. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1995 – Boyz II Men were at No.1 on the US album — 1995 – Boyz II Men were at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘II.’ Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1995 – The Spin Doctors played a gig at singer Chris Barron’ — 1995 – The Spin Doctors played a gig at singer Chris Barron’s old School in Princeton and raised $10,000 (£5,882) towards a trip to France and the UK for the [...]
1994 – Swedish group Ace Of Base started a six week ru — 1994 – Swedish group Ace Of Base started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘The Sign’, a No.2 hit in the UK. Share and Enjoy [...]
1994 – Congratulations to Pat Benatar and her husband, Neil Geraldo… — 1994 – Congratulations to Pat Benatar and her husband, Neil Geraldo, who become parents of daughter Hana Juliana. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1993 – Oasis played at the Le Bateau, Liverpool, England — 1993 – Oasis played at the Le Bateau, Liverpool, England in front of 20 people. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1990 – Nirvana and Tad appeared at the Town Pump in — 1990 – Nirvana and Tad appeared at the Town Pump in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1988 – Terrence Trent D’Arby makes… — 1988 – Terrence Trent D’Arby makes his US Top 30 singles chart debut with Wishing Well. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1983 – Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler had her only UK No.1 — 1983 – Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler had her only UK No.1 single with ‘Total Eclipse Of The Heart’. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1983 – U2 scored their first UK No.1 album with ‘War’, which — 1983 – U2 scored their first UK No.1 album with ‘War’, which went on to spend a total of 147 weeks on the chart. The album featured the singles ‘New [...]
1983 – Def Leppard’s Pyromania hits UK LP chart. — 1983 – Def Leppard’s Pyromania hits UK LP chart. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1982 – U2: War UK LP is no. 1… — 1982 – U2: War UK LP is no. 1 chart topper. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1979 – Born on this day, Pete Doherty, guitar, vocals, The — 1979 – Born on this day, Pete Doherty, guitar, vocals, The Libertines, (2004 UK No.1 album ‘The Libertines’). Now fronts Babyshambles Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1977 – Born on this day, Ben Kenny, bassist, Incubus, (2004 US — 1977 – Born on this day, Ben Kenny, bassist, Incubus, (2004 US No.2 and UK No.6 album ‘A Crow Left of the Murder…’, 2006 US No.1 album ‘Light Grenades’). Share and [...]
1977 – The Sex Pistols were involved in a fight at London’s — 1977 – The Sex Pistols were involved in a fight at London’s Speakeasy Club with Bob Harris, presenter of BBC 2’s The Old Grey Whistle Test resulting in one of [...]
1974 – Nilsson and John Lennon are ejected from th… — 1974 – Nilsson and John Lennon are ejected from the Troubador Club in Los Angeles for heckling Tom Smothers’ comedy act. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1974 – John Lennon and Harry Nilsson cause a… — 1974 – John Lennon and Harry Nilsson cause a disturbance at LA Troubador Club. Lennon charged with hitting photographer in the eye. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1973 – The Eagles appeared at Oxford Polytechnic during — 1973 – The Eagles appeared at Oxford Polytechnic during a UK tour, JD Souther was the support act. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1971 – The Allman Brothers Band begins recording t… — 1971 – The Allman Brothers Band begins recording the classic double LP “Live at the Fillmore East.” Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1971 – A London High Court judge rules in favor of Paul McCartney… — 1971 – A London High Court judge rules in favor of Paul McCartney’s action to dissolve the Beatles’ partnership. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1971 – Jethro Tull release Aqualung LP. — 1971 – Jethro Tull release Aqualung LP. Aqualung is the fourth studio album by the rock band Jethro Tull, released in 1971. The first side of the LP contains a series [...]
1971 – Power to the People by John Lennon is released… — 1971 – Power to the People by John Lennon is released. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1969 – Paul McCartney marries Linda Eastman at Mar… — 1969 – Paul McCartney marries Linda Eastman at Marylebone Registry Office in London. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1969 – Jose Feliciano wins a Grammy as Best New Ar… — 1969 – Jose Feliciano wins a Grammy as Best New Artist. Aretha Franklin wins a Grammy for Best Female R&B Performance for “Chain of Fools.” Jose is be known for [...]
1969 – Graham Coxon of Blur is born. … — 1969 – Graham Coxon of Blur is born this day in rock! Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1966 – First album by Love is released in the US. — 1966 – First album by Love is released in the US. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1965 – The Beatles wrap up their location shooting of Help… — 1965 – The Beatles wrap up their location shooting of Help! in the Bahamas. In an interview with The New York Times, Beatles manager Brian Epstein predicts that [...]
1963 – The Beatles played at the Granada Cinema in Bedford. Also on — 1963 - The Beatles played at the Granada Cinema in Bedford. Also on the bill, Chris Montez and Tommy Roe. John Lennon, suffering from a heavy cold, was unable to [...]
1958 – In Philadelphia, singer Billie Holiday… — 1958 – In Philadelphia, singer Billie Holiday is given a year’s probation after pleading guilty to a 1956 charge of narcotics possession. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1957 – Steve Harris (Iron Maiden) is born… — 1957 – Steve Harris (Iron Maiden) is born this day in rock! Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1957 – Marlon Jackson (Jackson Five) is born… — 1957 – Marlon Jackson (Jackson Five) is born this day in rock! Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1949 – Born on this day, Mike Gibbins, drummer with Badfinger — 1949 – Born on this day, Mike Gibbins, drummer with Badfinger, (1970 UK No.4 & US No.7 single ‘Come And Get It’). Gibbins died on 4th Oct 2005. Share and Enjoy [...]
1949 – Born on this day, Bill Payne, Little Feat, two Top 40 a — Little Feat 1949 – Born on this day, Bill Payne, Little Feat, two Top 40 albums during the 70’s, best-known songs ‘Dixie Chicken’ and ‘Sailin Shoes’. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1948 – James Taylor is born in Boston. His biggest… — 1948 – James Taylor is born in Boston. His biggest hit is the million-selling No. 1 song You’ve Got a Friend in 1971. Lyrics: Just yesterday morning they let me know you [...]
1942 – Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane/Starship… — 1942 – Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane/Starship is born in San Francisco. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
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