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.
1901 – The Victor Talking Machine Company was incorporated. After a merger with Radio Corporation of America, RCA-Victor became the leader in phonographs and many of the records played on them. The Victor Talking Machine Company ( 1901 – 1929) was a United States corporation, the leading American producer of phonographs and phonograph records and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1902 – Born on this day, Ed Sullivan, TV host, The Ed Sullivan Singers and Orchestra. Introduced The Beatles and other UK acts to America via his Ed Sullivan TV show. The Beatles appearance on February 9th 1964 is considered a milestone in American pop culture; the broadcast drew an estimated 73 million viewers. Sullivan […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1915 – Muddy Waters (McKinley Morganfield) is born in Rolling Fork, Mississippi on This Day in Rock! Some Accolades: 1. In 2004 Waters was ranked #17 in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. 2. Waters also won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1992. In 1983 Waters died in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1919 – Nat “King” Cole is born this day in Rock History! Nathaniel Adams Coles was born in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1919 and christened Nat “King” Cole by a Los Angeles clubowner in 1937. As both a jazz pianist and pop singer, he made his mark on the middle decades of the 20th century. Cole’s […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1923 – Sam Phillips, the producer who discovered Elvis, is born in Florence, Ala. With his Sun Records label, he also brought to the world’s attention the talents of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, B.B. King, and Howlin’ Wolf. Samuel Cornelius Phillips (January 5, 1923 – July 30, 2003), better known as Sam […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1926 – George Martin, who produced most of the Beatles’ most memorable recordings, is born in London. Sir George Henry Martin CBE (3 January 1926) is a British record producer, arranger and composer. He is sometimes referred to as “the Fifth Beatle”—a title that he owes to his work as producer or co-producer of all […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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.
1928 – Fats Domino (Antoine Domino) is born in New Orleans. His biggest hit on the pop charts is the 1956 song “Blueberry Hill,” which reaches No. 2 and receives a Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1987. He has nine No. 1 singles on the R&B charts, including “Ain’t That a Shame.” Lyrics: I […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1931 – No. 1 on the American pop singles chart today is Ted Lewis with “Just a Gigolo.” A whole new generation is introduced to the song when David Lee Roth covers it 54 years later.
1931 – William Shatner, famed Star Trek actor and odd interpreter of Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man,” is born in Montreal.
1934 – Rock promoter Don Kirshner is born.
2011 – Joe Jackson accuses Dr. Conrad Murray of being a clay pigeon on This Day in Rock! — 2011 – Joe Jackson accuses Dr. Conrad Murray of being a clay pigeon on This Day in Rock! Joe said: ‘Everyone is thinking about this doctor. The doctor is just a [...]
2011 – Roger Waters performs “The Wall Live” in London at the 02 Arena on This Day in Rock! — 2011 – Roger Waters performs “The Wall Live” in London at the 02 Arena on This Day in Rock! The show was sold out. Roger’s comment: ‘Thirty years ago when I [...]
2008 – Neil Diamond went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 2008 – Neil Diamond went to No.1 on the UK album chart with — 2008 – Neil Diamond went to No.1 on the US and UK album charts with “Home Before Dark” on This Day in Rock!
2006 – Brian Kennedy, performs his own composition, “Every Song Is a Cry for Love” — 2006 – Brian Kennedy, performs his own composition, “Every Song Is a Cry for Love”, In the Eurovision Song Contest. Ireland’s contest hits its 1000th song on This Day in [...]
2005 – Composer Graeme Revell is presented with th… — 2005 – Composer Graeme Revell is presented with the Richard Kirk Award at BMI’s annual Film & Television Music Awards dinner, held at the Regent Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles. [...]
2005 – Dave Matthews Band top the album charts with Stand… — 2005 – Dave Matthews Band top the album charts with Stand Up, while Weezer’s Make Believe debuts beneath the jam rockers at No. 2.
2005 – The Guinness Book of Records names Elvis Presley as the most successful artist of all time on This Day in Rock — 2005 – The Guinness Book of Records names Elvis Presley as the most successful artist of all time on This Day in Rock. Oddly, it is based on total [...]
2005 – Australian pop star Kylie Minogue begins treatment for breast… — 2005 – Australian pop star Kylie Minogue begins treatment for breast cancer in Melbourne. Australian prime minister John Howard sends the “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” [...]
2004 – Elvin Jones, arguably the most influential … — 2004 – Elvin Jones, arguably the most influential drummer of the modern jazz era dies in New York, of heart problems. He is 76.
2004 – The BBC name Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood their composer… — 2004 – The BBC name Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood their composer in residence. Greenwood will have access to the BBC archives and use of the BBC Concert Orchestra [...]
2003 – Aussie rockers INXS play a gig at a Singapore restaurant … — 2003 – Aussie rockers INXS play a gig at a Singapore restaurant to prove the country is safe despite the outbreak of the deadly SARS virus.
2002 – Wolfgang Schneiderhan, one of the 20th cent… — 2002 – Wolfgang Schneiderhan, one of the 20th century’s best-known violinists, dies in a Vienna hospital. He is 86.
1999 – The Backstreet Boys release their highly an… — 1999 – The Backstreet Boys release their highly anticipated third album, “Millennium.” The album goes on to become the best-selling album of the year.
1999 – Influential reggae producer Augusto Pablo d… — 1999 – Influential reggae producer Augusto Pablo dies in Kingston, Jamaica at the age of
1998 – Sir Elton John confirms that his representa… — 1998 – Sir Elton John confirms that his representation by John Reid has ended after 28 years. John announces that he has set up his own management company, Elton John [...]
1998 – Country humorist and Grand Ole Opry member … — 1998 – Country humorist and Grand Ole Opry member Jerry Clower receives the All- American Football Foundation’s Outstanding American Award at Sam’s Town Casino in Tunica, Miss. Clower, a former [...]
1998 – Berry Gordy receives the inaugural ASCAP Am… — 1998 – Berry Gordy receives the inaugural ASCAP American Legend Award for his work as a songwriter and Motown Records founder at the 15th annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards.
1993 – Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS are… — 1993 – Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS are given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1993 – At the BMI Pop Awards, Michael Bolton and Mariah Carey… — 1993 – At the BMI Pop Awards, Michael Bolton and Mariah Carey are named Songwriters of the Year. Song of the Year is “When a Man Loves a Woman,” [...]
1992 – The Washington Post quotes rapper Sister So… — 1992 – The Washington Post quotes rapper Sister Souljah as saying “If black people kill black people every day, why not have a week and kill white people?” Democratic presidential [...]
1982 – Joe Strummer reappears after fleeing the Clash… — 1982 – Joe Strummer reappears after fleeing the Clash and moving to Paris for a month. He claims his disappearance was due to exhaustion and doubts about his [...]
1979 – Journey host The Midnight Special, with special guests the Jacksons… — 1979 – Journey host The Midnight Special, with special guests the Jacksons and Herbie Hancock.
1978 – The film “The Buddy Holly Story,” starring … — 1978 – The film “The Buddy Holly Story,” starring Gary Busey, premieres in Dallas. Overview Director: Steve Rash Writers: Robert Gittler (screenplay) John Goldrosen (source material “Buddy Holly His Life and Music”) more Release Date: 3 November [...]
1972 – According to today’s New York Times, the Beatles have agreed… — 1972 – According to today’s New York Times, the Beatles have agreed to split the fortune they accrued in their partnership. Paul McCartney says they’ve come to this [...]
1969 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Get Back,” Th… — 1969 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Get Back,” The Beatles.
1968 – The Doors, the Animals, Jefferson Airplane, Big Brother… — 1968 – The Doors, the Animals, Jefferson Airplane, Big Brother & the Holding Company, Country Joe & the Fish, and Taj Mahal all play the Northern California Folk [...]
1966 – It’s Bruce Springsteen’s first day at a recording studio… — 1966 – It’s Bruce Springsteen’s first day at a recording studio as the Castiles (of which the Boss is a member) cut their song “That’s What You Get.” [...]
1965 – Here’s a Grammy Awards ceremony to remember. After Peter… — 1965 – Here’s a Grammy Awards ceremony to remember. After Peter Sellers presents the Beatles with the Best Performance by a Vocal Group trophy, John Lennon leads the [...]
1964 – David Frost interviews Paul McCartney on the BBC show A Degree of Frost. — 1964 – David Frost interviews Paul McCartney on the BBC show A Degree of Frost. Paul McCartney sat down with David Frost for a brief interview that was telecast [...]
1963 – The Kingsmen record their controversial “Louie Louie.” — 1963 – The Kingsmen record their controversial “Louie Louie.”
1963 – The Beatles begin their third U.K. tour supporting Roy Orbison… — 1963 – The Beatles begin their third U.K. tour supporting Roy Orbison. By the end of the 21-date tour, the fast-rising band was the headliner.
1963 – Bob Dylan duets with Joan Baez on “With God… — 1963 – Bob Dylan duets with Joan Baez on “With God on Our Side” at the Monterey Folk Festival.
1960 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Cathy’s Clown… — 1960 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Cathy’s Clown,” The Everly Brothers.
1957 – The main creative force behind Enigma, prod… — 1957 – The main creative force behind Enigma, producer Michael Cretu, is born in Bucharest, Romania. On this date in 1996, Enigma’s debut album “MCMXC A.D.,” released in 1990, had [...]
1955 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Cherry Pink a… — 1955 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White,” Perez Prado.
1952 – George Strait, the popular country artist who lent… — 1952 – George Strait, the popular country artist who lent his name to Dire Straits, is born in Pearsall, Texas.
1949 – William Wallace, Guess Who, is born on This Day in Rock! — 1949 – William Wallace, Guess Who, is born on This Day in Rock! Their major hit from 1970, “American Woman”, is a protest against draft dodgers coming into Canada. Despite [...]
1949 – Keyboardist Rick Wakeman of Yes is born in London. — 1949 – Keyboardist Rick Wakeman of Yes is born in London. Richard Christopher Wakeman (born 18 May 1949 in Perivale, London) is an English keyboard player best known as the keyboardist [...]
1946 – George Alexander, The Flamin’ Groovies, on This Day in Rock! — 1946 – George Alexander, The Flamin’ Groovies, on This Day in Rock! The Flamin’ Groovies released the 1976 album “Shake Some Action”.
1946 – Bruce Gilbert, guitar, Wire, is born on This Day in Rock — 1946 – Bruce Gilbert, guitar, Wire, is born on This Day in Rock! He has the UK No. 68 hit single “Eardrum Buzz”.
1945 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “My Dreams Are… — 1945 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time,” Les Brown Orchestra/Doris Day.
1942 – Albert Hammond, who wrote the meteorologically… — 1942 – Albert Hammond, who wrote the meteorologically misleading “It Never Rains in Southern California,” is born in London. He also wrote “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” for [...]
1911 – Big Joe Turner is born in Kansas City, Mo. His shouting blues… — 1911 – Big Joe Turner is born in Kansas City, Mo. His shouting blues inspired rock singers like Elvis Presley and Little Richard. In 1954, he even topped [...]
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