Rock History

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2012 – Steven Tyler, Aerosmith, quit ‘American Idol’ for the following season on This Day in Rock Music History! — 2012 – Steven Tyler, Aerosmith, quit ‘American Idol’ for the following season on This Day in Rock Music History! Tyler was quoted as saying, he wants to dedicate himself to his [...]

2012 – The Rolling Stones release “The Rolling Stones: 50″ Photo album on This Day in Rock Music History! — 2012 – The Rolling Stones release  “The Rolling Stones: 50″ Photo album on This Day in Rock Music History! In 1962 when the Rolling Stones debuted at the Marquee Club in [...]

2006 – Even in Deaths, Johnny Cash is still mighty… — 2006 – Even in Deaths, Johnny Cash is still mighty enough to top The Chart Toppers 200. American V: A Hundred Highways earns the Man in Black his first No. [...]

2005 – Veteran rock group INXS emerges from the la… — 2005 – Veteran rock group INXS emerges from the land down under with a new record deal and a very public search for a new singer. The band launches their [...]

2005 – Playing with its classic lineup for the fir… — 2005 – Playing with its classic lineup for the first time in more than 20 years, Pink Floyd dazzles the crowd of approximately 200,000 people at the London edition of [...]

2005 – Dozens of artists perform on stages around … — 2005 – Dozens of artists perform on stages around the world during Bob Geldof’s Live 8 concerts. In the United States, those not attending the show in Philadelphia, can catch [...]

2004 – Courtney Love leaves hospital, where she was treated for — 2004 – Courtney Love leaves hospital, where she was treated for what her lawyer says were “gynaecological” problems. Several press reports claim Love was in pain after having an abortion. Be [...]

2003 – He’s gay. He’s bald. He was blonde. And now Rob Halford announce — 2003 – He’s gay. He’s bald. He was blonde. And now Rob Halford announces he’s dusting off the leather pants to rejoin Judas Priest for a new album and tour [...]

2000 – Yusuf Islam, born Stephen Georgiou and form… — 2000 – Yusuf Islam, born Stephen Georgiou and formerly known by his stage name Cat Stevens denies that he has in the past supported militant Islamic group Hamas. Islam was [...]

2000 -A statue honoring John Lennon is unveiled in London. The… — 2000 -A statue honoring John Lennon is unveiled in London. The sculpture is of a handgun with a knotted barrel. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1999 – Limp Bizkit frontman and Interscope senior … — 1999 – Limp Bizkit frontman and Interscope senior executive Fred Durst is arrested in St. Paul, Minn. after allegedly kicking a local security guard in the head during the band’s [...]

1998 – Singer/songwriter Jimmy Driftwood dies in F… — 1998 – Singer/songwriter Jimmy Driftwood dies in Fayetteville, Ark., of a heart attack. He is 91. Driftwood, who was born James Corbett Morris, was best known for writing the Grammy-winning [...]

1998 – In Toronto, Mayor Mel Lastman lashes out at… — 1998 – In Toronto, Mayor Mel Lastman lashes out at the Spice Girls for backing out of a promise to perform at a free outdoor event in front of Toronto’s [...]

1996 – Composer Gottfried von Einem dies at the ag… — 1996 – Composer Gottfried von Einem dies at the age of 78. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1993 – Prince performs a concert at his Paisley Park studios benefiting… — 1993 – Prince performs a concert at his Paisley Park studios benefiting a Minneapolis community radio station. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1992 – Police arrest Guns N’ Roses lead singer Axl… — 1992 – Police arrest Guns N’ Roses lead singer Axl Rose at New York’s Kennedy Airport on charges related to a 1991 incident at a concert in St. Louis. The [...]

1979 – Minnie Riperton dies of cancer at the age o… — 1979 – Minnie Riperton dies of cancer at the age of 30. She is a member of Stevie Wonder’s backup group, Wonderlove, in 1973. Her biggest solo hit is the [...]

1979 – Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice joins Whitesnake… — 1979 – Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice joins Whitesnake this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1978 – The O’Jays celebrate their 20th anniversary… — 1978 – The O’Jays celebrate their 20th anniversary. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1970 – A solo Janis Joplin plays her first gig backed by… — 1970 – A solo Janis Joplin plays her first gig backed by the Full Tilt Boogie Band in Louisville, Ky. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1969 – Blind Faith makes its live debut in the Uni… — 1969 – Blind Faith makes its live debut in the United States at Madison Square Garden in New York. Blind Faith was either one of the great successes of the late [...]

1968 – Mickey Dolenz from The Monkees married Samantha Juste who — 1968 – Mickey Dolenz from The Monkees married Samantha Juste who he met when working in the UK on the BBC TV show ‘Top Of The Pops’. Be Sociable, Share! [...]

1954 – Elvis Presley signs his first recording con… — 1954 – Elvis Presley signs his first recording contract (Sun Records) and quits his job as a truck driver. The session took place in the famous Sun Studio in Memphis, Tenn., [...]

1952 – Bassist Phil Kramer of Iron Butterfly (“In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida… — 1952 – Bassist Phil Kramer of Iron Butterfly (“In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida”) is born in Youngstown, Ohio. Philip Taylor Kramer (July 12, 1952 – February 12, 1995) was a bass guitar player for the [...]

1946 – Minor English pop sensation Julie Grant is born in Blackpool… — 1946 – Minor English pop sensation Julie Grant is born in Blackpool. Her minor-ness was confirmed when she decided not to record “Downtown,” leaving it to Petula Clark to turn [...]