1750 – b. 1685 Johann Sebastian Bach, German composer and organist, one of the greatest composers in music history. He influenced alot of great musicians… in the rock genres… one of which was Ingwie Malmsteen.
1900 – Although jazz legend Louis Armstrong always claimed to have been born on this date, later scholarship established that his birthday was on August 4, 1901. Louis Armstrong (4 August 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo or Sachimo and Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer. Coming to prominence in the 20s […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1901 – Trumpeter Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong is born in New Orleans. He wins a Grammy in 1965 as Best Male Vocal Performance for “Hello Dolly,” a Lifetime Achievement Grammy in 1972, and is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in
1906 – Saucy singer, stripper, and early rock chick Josephine Baker is born in St. Louis.
1915 - Les Paul, the jazz musician whose name became synonymous with the electric guitar, is born in Waukesha, Wis., as Lester Poifus. Biography He was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin to George and Evelyn Polsfuss. The family name was first simplified by his mother to Polfuss before he took his stage name of Les Paul. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1917 – The first jazz record is released in the U.S. Nick LaRocca’s Original Dixieland Jazz Band calls it “The Dixie Jazz Band One Step.”
1917 – Scott Joplin (Maple Leaf Rag) dies this day in rock history!
1917 – Singer Lena Horne is born in Brooklyn, N.Y. She begins her career as a dancer at Harlem’s Cotton Club. She wins a Grammy as best pop vocal performance (female) for the 1981 album “Lena Horne: The Lady and her Music Live on Broadway.”
1919 – Born on this day, Max Yasgur, owner of the Woodstock farm where the 1969 festival was held. Yasgur died of a heart attack on 8th February 1973 aged 53.
1924 – Born on This Day In Rock, Dora Bryan, singer, (1963 UK No.20 single “All I Want For Christmas Is A Beatle”). Dora Bryan was born as Dora May Broadbent in Southport, Lancashire, England. Recognised for her distinctive speaking voice became a trademark of her performances. Her father was a salesman and she attended […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1926 – Poet and friend of Bob Dylan and the Clash Allen Ginsberg is born this day in rock history!
1927 – John Lennon biographer and Professor Longhair liner-notes author Albert Goldman is born in Dormont, Pa. After completing critically abhored books on Elvis and Lennon, and inspiring the U2 song “God Part II,” he dies in 1994.
2010 – The Rolling Stones re-release, “Exile On Main Street” — 2010 – The Rolling Stones re-release, “Exile On Main Street”, and hit the UK No. 1 Album chart for the first time in 16 years on This Day in Rock. [...]
2009 – Amy Winehouse’s cancellation at the Island Records 50th anniversary Gala — 2009 – Amy Winehouse’s cancellation at the Island Records 50th anniversary Gala, Led to the event falling off the calendar on This Day in Rock. Wow, She must’ve had that [...]
2006 – Brad Paisley wins three of the evening’s to… — 2006 – Brad Paisley wins three of the evening’s top awards at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards. His “Time Well Wasted” (Arista Nashville) is named album of the [...]
2006 – The king of Sweden presented the surviving members of Led Zeppelin — 2006 – The king of Sweden presented the surviving members of Led Zeppelin with the Polar Music Prize in Stockholm recognising them as “great pioneers” of rock music. Robert Plant, [...]
2005 – Clifford Antone, who ran Austin’s famous music club Antone’s, die… — 2005 – Clifford Antone, who ran Austin’s famous music club Antone’s, dies aged 56. Since opening in 1975, Antone’s played host to blues stars like B.B. King, Buddy [...]
2003 – Moody’s Investor Service warns $55 million worth David Bowie… — 2003 – Moody’s Investor Service warns $55 million worth David Bowie Bonds may be downgraded due to the record industry’s sales slump.
2003 – Singer/songwriter Liz Phair embarks on her … — 2003 – Singer/songwriter Liz Phair embarks on her first tour in several years with a string of acoustic performances opening for the Flaming Lips.
2002 – Singer/songwriter Umberto Bindi, whose hits… — 2002 – Singer/songwriter Umberto Bindi, whose hits were considered symbols of Italy’s post-World War II economic boom dies in Rome of Cardiac problems. He is 70.
2002 – Buddy Guy is among the multiple winners at … — 2002 – Buddy Guy is among the multiple winners at the W.C. Handy Awards, mounted by the Blues Foundation in Memphis. Guy wins for contemporary male artist of the year [...]
2002 – British tenor Russel Watson takes two major… — 2002 – British tenor Russel Watson takes two major honors at the third annual Classical Brit Awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall. His album “Encore” is named Rover album of [...]
2002 – winners at the 47th Ivor Novello awards included, Dido for Songwriter — 2002 – winners at the 47th Ivor Novello awards included, Dido for Songwriter of the year, Best song went to U2, ‘Walk On.’ Kylie Minogue won The Dance Award and [...]
2002 – ‘Up For Grabs’ opened at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre featuring Madonna — 2002 – ‘Up For Grabs’ opened at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre featuring Madonna in the lead role. The first night crowd complained that the singer was lacking in vocal power and [...]
2002 – Cliff Richard announced plans to launch a new wine “Vida Nova” — 2002 – Cliff Richard announced plans to launch a new wine “Vida Nova”. 27,000 bottles of the Portuguese red from the grapes of his 25 acre estate would go on [...]
2000 – Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins annou… — 2000 – Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins announces that the Seattle-based rock group will officially break up at year’s end. Corgan claims that he and his bandmates are tired [...]
2000 – “Binaural,” Pearl Jam’s long-awaited sixth … — 2000 – “Binaural,” Pearl Jam’s long-awaited sixth studio album hits U.S. store shelves.
2000 – Oasis release a statement saying that songwriter Noel Gallagher… — 2000 – Oasis release a statement saying that songwriter Noel Gallagher has left the band’s European tour. It’s believed he had fought with brother and bandmate Liam over [...]
1998 – Teen heart-throb group Hanson notches a sel… — 1998 – Teen heart-throb group Hanson notches a sellout in less than 20 minutes in the Detroit market for a June 29 show at the Pine Knob Amphitheatre.
1992 – a statement issued by Freddie Mercury’s attorneys stated that Mercury — Queen 1992 – a statement issued by Freddie Mercury’s attorneys stated that Mercury had bequeathed the majority of his estate (£10 million/$17 million) to his long-time friend Mary Austin.
1991 – photographer Michael Lavine took what would be the publicity shots — 1991 – photographer Michael Lavine took what would be the publicity shots for Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ album at Jay Aaron Studios in Los Angeles. The idea for the front cover shot [...]
1987 – The Beastie Boys and Run DMC opened their UK tour in London. — 1987 – The Beastie Boys and Run DMC opened their UK tour in London.
1982 – The UK Musicians Union moved a resolution to ban synthesizers — 1982 – The UK Musicians Union moved a resolution to ban synthesizers and drum rhythm machines from sessions and live concerts fearing that their use would put musicians out of [...]
1980 – Saxon and Tygers Of Pan Tang kicked off a 22-date UK tour at Bristol — 1980 – Saxon and Tygers Of Pan Tang kicked off a 22-date UK tour at Bristol Coliston Hall. Tickets, £2.00-£3.00.
1979 – Tom Petty files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy p… — 1979 – Tom Petty files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The filing is partly the result of a dispute with Petty’s record label, which had been purchased by MCA.
1978 – Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band kicked off their 117 — 1978 – Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band kicked off their 117 show Darkness Tour at Shea’s Buffalo in Buffalo, New York.
1975 – “Moms” Mabley (Loretta Mary Aiken) dies a… — 1975 – “Moms” Mabley (Loretta Mary Aiken) dies at the age of 78. The comedienne places 13 albums on Chart Toppers’s pop chart.
1975 – Led Zeppelin started a three night run at Earl’s Court, London — 1975 – Led Zeppelin started a three night run at Earl’s Court, London, England. Tickets cost £1 ($1.70) – £2.50 ($4.25).
1974 – George Harrison announced the launch of his own record — 1974 – George Harrison announced the launch of his own record label, ‘Dark Horse.’ Distribution Harrison had recorded for the Parlophone and Apple labels under a contract terminated in 1976. All his [...]
1973 – Jefferson Airplane were prevented from giving a free concert — 1973 – Jefferson Airplane were prevented from giving a free concert in Golden Gate Park when San Francisco authorities passed a resolution banning electronic instruments. The group later wrote ‘We [...]
1971 – Iron Butterfly breaks up. The group’s bigge… — 1971 – Iron Butterfly breaks up. The group’s biggest hit is “In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida,” a No. 30 song in 1968. But is one of the most immulated drum solos of all time! Iron [...]
1970 – The Grateful Dead gives its first performan… — 1970 – The Grateful Dead gives its first performance outside the U.S., a four-hour set at the Hollywood Rock Festival in the U.K.
1970 – The Beatles album ‘Let It Be’ started a three week run at No.1 on the UK chart — 1970 – The Beatles album ‘Let It Be’ started a three week run at No.1 on the UK chart, featuring ‘The Long And Winding Road’, ‘Across The Universe’ and ‘Let [...]
1970 – Paul McCartney’s debut solo album, ‘McCartney’, started a — 1970 – Paul McCartney’s debut solo album, ‘McCartney’, started a three-week run at No.1 on the US album chart.
1967 -Philip James Selway, drums, Radiohead, is born on This Day in Rock! — 1967 -Philip James Selway, drums, Radiohead, is born on This Day in Rock! Studio albums Year Details Peak chart positions Certifications (sales thresholds) UK [6] AUS [7] BEL [8] BEL [9] CAN [10][11] FRA [12] GER [13] IRL [14] NLD [15] US [11] 1993 Pablo Honey Released: 22 February 1993 Label: EMI[I] Format: CD, CS, LP 22 86 38 28 42 108 — — 61 32 UK: Platinum AUS: Gold CAN: 2x [...]
1967 – Pink Floyd went into the studio and recorded ‘See Emily Play — 1967 – Pink Floyd went into the studio and recorded ‘See Emily Play’, the group’s second single and written by original frontman Syd Barrett.
1965 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Help Me Rhon… — 1965 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Help Me Rhonda,” The Beach Boys.
1964 – Ella Fitzgerald became the first artist to have a hit with a Beatles — 1964 – Ella Fitzgerald became the first artist to have a hit with a Beatles cover when ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ entered the UK chart.
1963 – The Beatles, touring with Roy Orbison, performed at the Odeon — 1963 – The Beatles, touring with Roy Orbison, performed at the Odeon Cinema, Nottingham, England.
1960 – The Everly Brothers started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles — 1960 – The Everly Brothers started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Cathy’s Clown’, it spent seven weeks at No.1 in the UK.
1947 – Born on this day, Bill Hunt, Electric Light Orchestra, (1979 UK — 1947 – Born on this day, Bill Hunt, Electric Light Orchestra, (1979 UK No.3 & US No.4 single ‘Don’t Bring Me Down’, plus 26 other Top 40 hits).
1946 – Born on this day, Daniel Klein, bass, J Geils Band, (1982 US No. — 1946 – Born on this day, Daniel Klein, bass, J Geils Band, (1982 US No.1 & UK No.3 single ‘Centrefold’).
1945 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Sentimental … — 1945 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Sentimental Journey,” Les Brown Orchestra/Doris Day.
1944 – Raymond Fulwood, Parliament, Funkadelic, is born on This Day in Rock! — 1944 – Raymond Fulwood, Parliament, Funkadelic, is born on This Day in Rock! Funkadelic had 1978 US No.16 album “One Nation Under A Groove”.
1943 – Born on this day, Norman Johnson, Chairmen Of The Board, (1970 UK — 1943 – Born on this day, Norman Johnson, Chairmen Of The Board, (1970 UK & US No.3 single, ‘Give Me Just A Little More Time’).
1934 – Robert Moog, inventor of the synthesiser, is born on This Day in Rock. — 1934 – Robert Moog, inventor of the synthesiser, is born on This Day in Rock. He built his first electronic instrument, a theremin – aged 14 and made the MiniMoog, [...]
1928 – Rosemary Clooney, American singer, is born on This Day in Rock! — 1928 – Rosemary Clooney, American singer, is born on This Day in Rock! She has the 1954 UK No.1 single “This Ole House”. She suffered from bi-polar disorder died on 29th [...]
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