Rock History

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2011 – Michael Jackson’s house contents fetch upwards of $1 million on This Day in Rock Music History. — 2011 – Michael Jackson’s house contents fetch upwards of $1 million on This Day in Rock Music History. Just a month after Dr. Conrad Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter [...]

2011 – Paul McCartney to debut 2012 with awesome cover tunes album on This Day in Rock Music History. — 2011 – Paul McCartney to debut 2012 with awesome cover tunes album on This Day in Rock Music History. Inspired by songs that influenced John and Paul in the early [...]

2010 – Lady Gaga Dishes On Born This Way During London Show — 2010 – Lady Gaga Dishes On Born This Way During London Show During her concert on Friday, the pop star said her upcoming album ‘doesn’t have a bunch of rock ballads,’ [...]

2008 – Britney Spears went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Circus’ — 2008 – Britney Spears went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Circus’, the singer’s sixth studio album. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2006 – Ian Halperin claimed that Michael Jackson was close to death. — 2006 – Ian Halperin claimed that Michael Jackson was close to death. The Rolling Stone magazine writer said Jackson was suffering from a rare lung condition and needed a lung [...]

2006 – Matthew Fisher, a founding member of Procol Harum, won a High Court battle — 2006 – Matthew Fisher, a founding member of Procol Harum, won a High Court battle over who wrote their song A Whiter Shade of Pale. He played organ on the [...]

2006 – Eminem and his high school sweetheart divorced for a second time — 2006 – Eminem and his high school sweetheart were divorced for a second time, after being remarried in January of this same year. The couple agreed to share custody of [...]

2004 – A man is shot during an after-party for Ja Rule in Peoria, Ill. The — 2004 – A man is shot during an after-party for Ja Rule in Peoria, Ill. The evening was also marred by a scuffle that broke out after someone threw a [...]

2004 – Chicago bluesman Son Seals dies from diabetes — 2004 – Chicago bluesman Son Seals dies from diabetes complications. He was 62. As well as becoming a mainstay of the Alligator label, the singer-guitarist played with Albert King and [...]

2003 – “The Diary of Alicia Keys” gives the young … — 2003 – “The Diary of Alicia Keys” gives the young R&B sensation her second No. 1 debut on The Chart Toppers 200. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

2001 – Tommy Lee exclaimed his ex-wife Pam Anderson an unfit mother — 2001 – Tommy Lee exclaimed his ex-wife Pam Anderson an unfit mother. The drummer filed papers with the Los Angeles Superior Court alleging his son’s say to him ‘We hate [...]

2000 – Founding 10,000 Maniacs guitarist Robert Buck dies of complications — 2000 – Founding 10,000 Maniacs guitarist Robert Buck dies of complications resulting from liver failure. He had continued to perform with the group even after Natalie Merchant’s departure in 1993. [...]

2000 – Spanish singer Carlos Cano dies of a heart … — 2000 – Spanish singer Carlos Cano dies of a heart attack in Granada, after spending three weeks in intensive care. He is 54. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1999 – Country legend Hank Snow, who recorded “I’m Movin’ On” — 1999 – Country legend Hank Snow, who recorded “I’m Movin’ On” and was Elvis Presley’s manager for a brief period, dies in Nashville aged 85. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1980 – Motorhead’s bassist Philthy Taylor amuses friends after a gig — 1980 – Motorhead’s bassist Philthy Taylor amuses friends after a gig in Belfast by showing them how he can bounce on his head. He ends up breaking a bone in [...]

1975 – Joe Walsh replaces guitarist Bernie Leadon … — 1975 – Joe Walsh replaces guitarist Bernie Leadon in the Eagles. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1973 – Singer Bobby Darin dies of heart failure at… — 1973 – Singer Bobby Darin dies of heart failure at the age of 37. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1972 – Led Zeppelin performs at the Brighton Dome in England — 1972 – Led Zeppelin performs at the Brighton Dome in England on this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1967 – The Hollies release their hit single “He Ain’t — 1967 – The Hollies release their hit single “He Ain’t Heavy (He’s My Brother).” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1967 – Singer Ian Anderson forms Jethro Tull with his former John Evans — 1967 – Singer Ian Anderson forms Jethro Tull with his former John Evans Blues Band mate, bassist Glenn Cornick, in Blackpool, England. The name comes from an 18th century farming [...]

1966 – The Beatles record vocal harmonies and bells for use — 1966 – The Beatles record vocal harmonies and bells for use on “When I’m Sixty-Four.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1966 – Otis Redding performs at San Francisco’s Fillmore Auditorium — 1966 – Otis Redding performs at San Francisco’s Fillmore Auditorium on this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1966 – Born on this day, Chris Robinson, The Black Crowes — 1966 – Born on this day, Chris Robinson, The Black Crowes, (1991 UK No.39 single ‘Hard To Handle’, 1992 US No.1 & UK No.2 album ‘The Southern Harmony And Musical [...]

1963 – In this year’s NME poll, the Beatles win Best World Vocal — 1963 – In this year’s NME poll, the Beatles win Best World Vocal Group and Best British Vocal Group. The Rolling Stones come sixth in the Best British Vocal Group [...]

1962 – Ray Coburn, keyboardist with short-lived Canadian ’80s pop — 1962 – Ray Coburn, keyboardist with short-lived Canadian ’80s pop act Honeymoon Suite, is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1962 – The Osmond Brothers appear for the first ti… — 1962 – The Osmond Brothers appear for the first time on NBC-TV’s “Andy Williams Show.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1957 – Agit-prop folksinger Billy Bragg is born in Barking, England. — 1957 – Agit-prop folksinger Billy Bragg is born in Barking, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1957 – Classy soul diva Anita Baker is born in Toledo, Ohio. — 1957 – Classy soul diva Anita Baker is born in Toledo, Ohio. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1957 – Elvis Presley receives his draft notice for… — 1957 – Elvis Presley receives his draft notice for the U.S. Army. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1956 – Born on this day, Guy Babylon, keyboards, Elton John Band — 1956 – Born on this day, Guy Babylon, keyboards, Elton John Band. Died on Sept 2nd 2009 of a heart attack while swimming in his pool at his home in [...]

1948 – The Easybeats’ vocalist Steven Wright is born in Leeds, England. — 1948 – The Easybeats’ vocalist Steven Wright is born in Leeds, England. His group’s biggest hit was “Friday on My Mind.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1948 – Born on this day Alan Parsons, British studio audio engineer — 1948 – Born on this day Alan Parsons, British studio audio engineer, musician, and record producer. He was involved with the production of The Beatles’ Abbey Road and Pink Floyd’s [...]

1947 – KISS drummer Peter Criss is born in Brooklyn, N.Y — 1947 – KISS drummer Peter Criss is born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1944 – Blood Sweat & Tears drummer Bobby Colomby is born in New — 1944 – Blood Sweat & Tears drummer Bobby Colomby is born in New York on this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1909 – Danish composer Vagn Holmboe is born. … — 1909 – Danish composer Vagn Holmboe is born. Be Sociable, Share! [...]