Rock History

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2012 – Oasis Lead vocalist voted greatest frontman of all time on This Day in Rock Music History… What, what , what???! — 2012 – Oasis Lead vocalist voted greatest frontman of all time on This Day in Rock Music History… What???! That’s the problem with polling, it’s based on who, how, and [...]

2011 – Bon Jovi is No. 1 currently in Box Office tours on This Day In Rock! — 2011 – Bon Jovi is No. 1 currently in Box Office tours on This Day In Rock! Billboard magazine reported that Bon Jovi is No. 1 for hot tours today [...]

2009 – Beatle Sir Paul McCartney sold out in seven seconds for a show — 2009 -  Beatle Sir Paul McCartney sold out in seven seconds for a show in Las Vegas. Paul was booked to gig at the grand opening of the New [...]

2005 – Michael Jackson arrived late to his child molestation trial Monday This Day in Rock. — 2005 – Michael Jackson arrived late to his child molestation trial Monday This Day in Rock. Walking slowly and stiffly into the Santa Moria court, in pajamas, getting the support [...]

2005 – a survey carried out by Music Choice concluded — 2005 – a survey carried out by Music Choice concluded that ‘Angels’ by Robbie Williams was the song Britons would most like played at their funeral. Frank Sinatra’s ‘My Way’ [...]

2005 – Germany’s Supreme Court rules that the neo-Nazi… — 2005 – Germany’s Supreme Court rules that the neo-Nazi rock group Landser is a criminal organization. The landmark decision means the group can be collectively persecuted for hate [...]

2005 – Southern rock vocalist Danny Joe Brown dies… — 2005 – Southern rock vocalist Danny Joe Brown dies of complications from diabetes at his home in Florida. He is 53. A Jacksonville, Fla., native, Brown was best known for [...]

2005 – Pop-rock band Orange Range is named domesti… — 2005 – Pop-rock band Orange Range is named domestic artist of the year at the Recording Industry Assn. of Japan’s 19th annual Gold Disc Awards ceremony, held Thursday in Tokyo.

2004 – Randy Travis escapes a bus accident in Lake… — 2004 – Randy Travis escapes a bus accident in Lakeville, Pa., without serious injury. The country act, his wife/manager Elizabeth Travis and tour manager Jeff Davis are traveling along Rt. [...]

2004 – Dave Blood, bassist for Philadelphia rock a… — 2004 – Dave Blood, bassist for Philadelphia rock act the Dead Milkmen, commits suicide. The suicide is reported via a post by Blood’s sister Kathy on the band’s official message [...]

2003 – Yusuf Islam, better known as ’70s troubadour Cat Stevens… — 2003 – Yusuf Islam, better known as ’70s troubadour Cat Stevens, returns to popular music for the first time in 25 years, re-recording his old hit “Peace Train.” [...]

2003 -A Spanish hairdresser pays over a thousand dollars… —   2003  -A Spanish hairdresser pays over a thousand dollars for a lock of hair George Harrison cut off in 1964. The hair will be displayed in Rafael Pages’ [...]

2003 – The White Stripes postpone an Austin… — 2003 – The White Stripes postpone an Austin concert after drummer Meg White slides on some ice and fractures her wrist in two places.

2003 – An eclectic array of artists induct the new… — 2003 – An eclectic array of artists induct the new members into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. No Doubt’s Gwen Stefani inducts the [...]

2002 – Alanis Morissette went to No.1 on the US album — 2002 – Alanis Morissette went to No.1 on the US album chart and No.2 on the UK chart with ‘Under Rug Swept.’

2002 – Wes Scantlin, lead singer of modern rock ac… — 2002 – Wes Scantlin, lead singer of modern rock act Puddle Of Mudd, is arrested for allegedly fighting with his fiancee. Scantlin, 29, of Kansas City, Mo., and Michelle Rubin, [...]

2002 – Soul-jazz organist Shirley Scott dies of he… — 2002 – Soul-jazz organist Shirley Scott dies of heart disease in Philadelphia. She is 67.

2001 – MTV kicks off its series MTVIcon… — 2001 – MTV kicks off its series MTVIcon with an all-star tribute to Janet Jackson featuring ‘N Sync, Pink, and Usher. Janet’s brother Michael sends a the show [...]

2000 – The Daily Mail published pictures of Paul McCartney dancing — 2000 – The Daily Mail published pictures of Paul McCartney dancing with a cowgirl on the bar of a New York club. McCartney sang along to ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ through [...]

2000 – Pretenders singer Chrissie Hynde was arrested for leading — 2000 – Pretenders singer Chrissie Hynde was arrested for leading an animal rights protest against the clothing firm Gap, who were accused of using leather from cows slaughtered ‘illegally and [...]

2000 – Korn drummer David Silveria gets a scare wh… — 2000 – Korn drummer David Silveria gets a scare when he loses the use of his wrist during a show in Fargo, N.D. Former Ozzy Osbourne and Faith No More [...]

1999 – Teen pop sensation Backstreet Boys score a … — 1999 – Teen pop sensation Backstreet Boys score a hat trick to lead winners at the National Association of Recording Merchandiser’s annual Best Seller Awards luncheon. The group’s self-titled debut [...]

1998 – Scott Weiland, lead singer of Alt-Rock grou… — 1998 – Scott Weiland, lead singer of Alt-Rock group Stone Temple Pilots, debuts his solo career with “12 Bar Blues” on Atlantic.

1998 – Eric Clapton’s “Pilgrim” is issued worldwid… — 1998 – Eric Clapton’s “Pilgrim” is issued worldwide.

1998 – “Lucky Numbers,” a new Las Vegas-themed com… — 1998 – “Lucky Numbers,” a new Las Vegas-themed compilation of classic songs by Frank Sinatra, is released. For six months, the set is sold exclusively in the gift shops of [...]

1997 – Lavern Baker, Rock’n'Roll Hall of Famer kno… — 1997 – Lavern Baker, Rock’n'Roll Hall of Famer known for such hits as “Tweedle-Dee” and “Jim Dandy,” dies from complications of diabetes at the age of 67.

1996 – Alanis Morissette won Best Album for ‘Jagged Little Pill — 1996 – Alanis Morissette won Best Album for ‘Jagged Little Pill’, Best Female singer, Best Rock Album, Best songwriter and best single at the 25th Juno Awards held in Hamilton, [...]

1995 – former Stone Roses’ manager Gareth Evans’ £10 million — 1995 – former Stone Roses’ manager Gareth Evans’ £10 million ($17 million) lawsuit with the band was settled out of court over alleged wrongful dismissal – for an undisclosed sum.

1989 – Doc Green of the Drifters dies of cancer. A… — 1989 – Doc Green of the Drifters dies of cancer. Age 54. Famous songs include “Up on the roof” and “Boardwalk”.

1988 – Singer Andy Gibb dies of an inflammatory he… — 1988 – Singer Andy Gibb dies of an inflammatory heart virus in Oxford, England. His first three singles, all million-sellers, topped Chart Toppers’s Hot 100: “I Just Want to Be [...]

1986 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Sara,” Star… — 1986 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Sara,” Jefferson Starship. Formerly known as Jefferson Airplane. Mickey Thomas sings. Jefferson Starship Sara Lyrics: Go now don’t look back we’ve drawn the line Move [...]

1984 – Van Halen held the No.1 position on the US singles chart — 1984 – Van Halen held the No.1 position on the US singles chart with ‘Jump’. Lyrics: I get up, and nothing gets me down. You got it tough. Ive seen the toughest [...]

1984 – Ian Gillan leaves Black Sabbath. —   1984 – Ian Gillan leaves Black Sabbath. Ian Gillan (born 19 August 1945 in Hounslow, London), is an English rock music vocalist best known as the lead singer for Deep Purple. [...]

1981 – Jimmy Page makes his first solo appearance since the dissolution of Led Zeppelin… —   1981 – Jimmy Page makes his first solo appearance since the dissolution of Led Zeppelin, joining Jeff Beck onstage in London to jam through three encores.

1979 – Mr. “Please Please Please” himself, James Brown… — 1979 – Mr. “Please Please Please” himself, James Brown, performs a rare gig at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.

1976 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “December, 19… — 1976 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night),” The Four Seasons.

1975 – John Lennon releases his cover of Ben E. King’s… — 1975 – John Lennon releases his cover of Ben E. King’s “Stand by Me” as a single in the U.S.

1974 – David Bowie performs the Philadelphia… — 1974 – David Bowie performs the Philadelphia concert that is later released as the album David Live.

1973 – Born on this day, John Charles LeCompt, guitar, — 1973 – Born on this day, John Charles LeCompt, guitar, Evanescence, (2003 UK No.1 & US No.5 single ‘Bring Me To Life’, 2003 UK No.1 & US No.3 album ‘Fallen’).

1973 – the Pink Floyd album ‘Dark Side Of The Moon — 1973 – the Pink Floyd album ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’ was released in America, it spent over 740 weeks on the chart over a 14-year period.

1972 – America awarded gold disc… — 1972 – America awarded gold disc for Horse with No Name.

1971 – Beatles manager Allen Klein is barred… — 1971 – Beatles manager Allen Klein is barred from involvement in the band’s affairs as the Fab Four’s career together winds down. According to legend, it is also [...]

1967 – The Monkees held the No.1 position on the US — 1967 -  The Monkees held the No.1 position on the US album chart with ‘More Of The Monkees.’

1966 – Edie Brickell is born in Oak Cliff, Texas… — 1966 – Edie Brickell is born in Oak Cliff, Texas. She is three years younger than Jeff Ament, and married to Paul Simon.

1966 – Beatles’ last EP hit, Yesterday… —   1966 – Beatles’ last EP hit, Yesterday, hits UK EP chart. Note: Yesterday is the most recorded song of all time.

1965 – The Beatles: No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Eight Days a… — 1965 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Eight Days a Week,” The Beatles. The song is the first British single to go to No. 1 in the United States [...]

1963 – Jeff Ament (Pearl Jam) is born. — 1963 – Jeff Ament (Pearl Jam) is born. Jeffrey Allen Ament (born March 10, 1963 in Havre, Montana) is an American rock bassist and, along with Stone Gossard and Mike [...]

1960 – First UK album chart published in Record… — 1960 – First UK album chart published in Record Retailer magazine. The Explosive Freddie Cannon is first No. 1. In the first EP chart published, Expresso Bongo is [...]

1959 – Elvis Presley released I Need Your… — 1959 – Elvis Presley released I Need Your Love Tonight/A Fool Such as I, with advance orders of one million.

1958 – Chuck Berry’s Sweet Little Sixteen… —   1958 – Chuck Berry’s Sweet Little Sixteen is US R&B No. 1

1952 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Wheel of For… — 1952 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Wheel of Fortune,” Kay Starr.

1947 – Tom Schulz (Boston) is born. — 1947 – Tom Schulz (Boston) is born in Toledo Ohio. Tom was guitarist mastermind behind the mega group “Boston”. It was once said that he turned Rock guitar into something [...]

1944 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Besame Mucho… — 1944 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Besame Mucho,” Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra.

1940 – Dean Torrence of Jan & Dean is born in Los … —   1940 – Dean Torrence of Jan & Dean is born in Los Angeles. The duo’s biggest hit is the No. 1 song “Surf City.”