1973 – Riding high on the success of Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd begin sessions for their new album, declaring they intend to use only household objects to make the music. Very avant-garde. They later ditched the idea to record Wish You Were Here.
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2011 – KISS army Gasp!… KISS rocker Gene Simmons tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Shannon Tweed on This Day in Rock! — 2011 – KISS army Gasp!… KISS rocker Gene Simmons tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Shannon Tweed on This Day in Rock! Saturday evening in Beverly Hills, Us Weekly [...]
2011 – Todd Rundgren performs at Manchester HMV Ritz on This Day in Rock! — 2011 – Todd Rundgren performs at Manchester HMV Ritz on This Day in Rock! Todd Rundgren, rock and roll icon, guitarist, interactive progenitor, singer-songwriter and record producer, plays the Manchester HMV Ritz [...]
2008 – Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues(Nights in white Satin, Story in her eyes — 2008 – Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues(Nights in white Satin, Story in her eyes), Turns on the website ‘songwars.net’ on this day in rock history! The goal of the [...]
2008 – Alice Cooper was the featured musical performer on CBS-TV’s “Late Late — 2008 – Alice Cooper was the featured musical performer on CBS-TV’s “Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson” this past Monday, September 29. Watch his performance of the track “Vengeance is [...]
2008 – 125th Audio Engineering Society Conference kicks off from Oct. 1-5. — 2008 – 125th Audio Engineering Society Conference kicks off from Oct. 1-5. For over 60 years, the AES has been the largest gathering of audio professionals and enthusiasts on the globe, [...]
2006 – “Careless Whisper” singer George Michael is arrested and charged with drugs — 2006 – “Careless Whisper” singer George Michael is arrested and charged with drugs possession after he is found slumped over the steering wheel of his car in London. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2004 – Bruce Palmer, former bassist with West Coast folk rock legends Buffalo Springfield — 2004 – Bruce Palmer, former bassist with West Coast folk rock legends Buffalo Springfield (“For What It’s Worth”), dies of a heart attack. He was 58. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2004 – U.K. R&B star Ms. Dynamite is arrested and bailed after turning — 2004 – U.K. R&B star Ms. Dynamite is arrested and bailed after turning herself in to London police. She was wanted in connection with an alleged assault in a London [...]
2004 – Bruce Springsteen, R.E.M., John Fogerty and Bright Eyes kick off the Vote fo — 2004 – Bruce Springsteen, R.E.M., John Fogerty and Bright Eyes kick off the Vote for Change tour in Philadelphia. As part of the musical assault on swing states, Dave Matthews [...]
2003 – New York police refuse to give Bruce Springsteen an escort from his Shea — 2003 – New York police refuse to give Bruce Springsteen an escort from his Shea Stadium gig after the Boss performs “American Skin (41 Shots),” about the shooting of Amadou [...]
2003 – OutKast top the album charts with their double solo release Speakerboxxx — 2003 – OutKast top the album charts with their double solo release Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. Dave Matthews’ solo debut bows at No. 2, while Limp Bizkit’s Results May Vary enters [...]
2003 – R&B singer Eric Benet and his wife, actress Halle Berry, announce — 2003 – R&B singer Eric Benet and his wife, actress Halle Berry, announce they are separating. Is he crazy? Be Sociable, Share! [...]
2002 – The White Stripes play a free show in New Y… — 2002 – The White Stripes play a free show in New York’s Union Square Park, treating a large lunchtime crowd to asset full of covers and nuggets from the group’s [...]
2000 – In Sydney, Men at Work and INXS perform at the Olympic closing ceremonie — 2000 – In Sydney, Men at Work and INXS perform at the Olympic closing ceremonies. The show also sees the return to the stage of John Paul Young, singer of [...]
1996 – The Nirvana live album, “From the Muddy Ban… — 1996 – The Nirvana live album, “From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah,” is released, featuring performances recorded between 1989 to 1994. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1995 – Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young,… — 1995 – Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Hootie & The Blowfish and the Dave Matthews Band raise close to $1 million at the Farm Aid concert in Louisville, Ky. Be [...]
1994 – The London Daily Mirror prints a color photo of Michael Jackson — 1994 – The London Daily Mirror prints a color photo of Michael Jackson in a scoutmaster’s uniform along with five young Boy Scouts. The Boy Scouts of American later say [...]
1991 – A white crystal-beaded glove worn by entert… — 1991 – A white crystal-beaded glove worn by entertainer Michael Jackson is stolen from the Motown Museum in Detroit. Rapper M.C. Hammer offers a $50,000 reward for the return of [...]
1988 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Don’t Worry … — 1988 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Don’t Worry Be Happy,” Bobby McFerrin. The single wins Grammy Awards as song of the year and record of the year. Be Sociable, [...]
1988 – Bon Jovi: ‘New Jersey’ UK LP is no. 1 this day in rock history — 1988 – Bon Jovi: ‘New Jersey’ UK LP is no. 1 this day in rock history! Rock on. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1983 – Robert Plant wraps up his first North American tour — 1983 – Robert Plant wraps up his first North American tour at Vancouver’s PNE Coliseum. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1983 – Sweden issues the first stamp honoring Abba this day — 1983 – Sweden issues the first stamp honoring Abba this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1983 – By reaching No. 7 in US with ‘Metal Health’, Quiet Riot achieve — 1983 - By reaching No. 7 in US with ‘Metal [...]
1979 – Wonder why Elton John was inducted into the Madison Square Garden — 1979 – Wonder why Elton John was inducted into the Madison Square Garden Hall of Fame? Maybe it’s because he can do things like play eight sold-out nights in a [...]
1977 – Drummer Rat Scabies quits punk pioneers the Damned this day — 1977 – Drummer Rat Scabies quits punk pioneers the Damned this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1977 – The Madison Square Garden Hall of Fame inducts its first — 1977 – The Madison Square Garden Hall of Fame inducts its first rocker, Elton John. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1977 – Singer Mary Ford dies. She had several mill… — 1977 – Singer Mary Ford dies. She had several million-selling hits with husband Les Paul. Their biggest hit, “Vaya Con Dios,” topped the pop charts for 11 weeks. Their song [...]
1975 – Drummer Al Jackson is shot to death in his Memphis home after surprising — 1975 – Drummer Al Jackson is shot to death in his Memphis home after surprising a burglar. The Booker T. & the MG’s member was 39. His wife is questioned [...]
1974 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit; “I Honestly L… — 1974 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit; “I Honestly Love You,” Olivia Newton-John. The single is Newton-John’s first No. 1 hit. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1972 – While touring in Hawaii with the Mark-Almond band, guitarist Jon Mar — 1972 – While touring in Hawaii with the Mark-Almond band, guitarist Jon Mark loses something that’s very important to him. A finger on his left hand. He had caught his [...]
1971 – Gene Vincent cuts a session for British radio in London. It will b — 1971 – Gene Vincent cuts a session for British radio in London. It will be the last time Gene is in a studio. The “Be-Bop-A-Lula” singer would die on October [...]
1970 – In Milan, 2,000 fans riot when they’re denied entry — 1970 – In Milan, 2,000 fans riot when they’re denied entry to a Rolling Stones concert. Thats ’cause Mick and Keith are so kewl. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1970 – Curtis Mayfield leaves the Impressions. His biggest hit as a — 1970 – Curtis Mayfield leaves the Impressions. His biggest hit as a solo artist was 1972′s “Freddie’s Dead.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1970 – Funeral of Jimi Hendrix held in Seattle, Washington this day in — 1970 – Funeral of Jimi [...]
1967 – Traffic make their live debut at London’s Saville Theatre — 1967 – Traffic make their live debut at London’s Saville Theatre this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1967 – The BBC’s new pop radio station, Radio 1, begins airing today. DJ — 1967 – The BBC’s new pop radio station, Radio 1, begins airing today. DJ Tony Blackburn christens the station by playing the Move’s “Flowers in the Rain.” Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1967 – Pink Floyd land in New York to begin their first American — 1967 – Pink Floyd land in New York to begin their first American tour this day n rock. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1965 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Hang on Sloo… — 1965 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Hang on Sloopy,” The McCoys. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1964 – We all love Beatles albums. But how about a collection of Beatles songs — 1964 – We all love Beatles albums. But how about a collection of Beatles songs interspersed with the greatest hits of the Four Seasons? Well, Vee Jay Records thought it [...]
1963 – In today’s Glasgow Record and Mail is a letter from Brian Epstein, who — 1963 – In today’s Glasgow Record and Mail is a letter from Brian Epstein, who points out that Gerry & the Pacemakers’ first two hits – “How Do You Do [...]
1962 – The Beatles sign a revised contract with their manager, Brian Epstein. — 1962 – The Beatles sign a revised contract with their manager, Brian Epstein. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1958 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “It’s All in … — 1958 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “It’s All in the Game,” Tommy Edwards. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1956 – After test audiences have a negative reaction to Elvis dying — 1956 – After test audiences have a negative reaction to Elvis dying at the end of the film Love Me Tender, The King is called back to re-shoot the scene. [...]
1956 – Bill Haley’s ‘Rock and Roll Stage Show’ LP released in UK this — 1956 – Bill Haley’s ‘Rock and Roll Stage Show’ [...]
1955 – Shalamar vocalist Howard Hewett is born in Akron, Ohio — 1955 – Shalamar vocalist Howard Hewett is born in Akron, Ohio this day in rock. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1948 – Cub Koda, who wrote the memorable anthem “Smokin’ — 1948 – Cub Koda, who wrote the memorable anthem “Smokin’ in the Boys’ Room” as part of Brownsville Station, is born in Detroit. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1947 – Wishbone Ash bassist Martin Turner is born — 1947 – Wishbone Ash bassist Martin Turner is born in Torquay, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1945 – Disco composer/producer Donny Hathaway (“The Closer — 1945 – Disco composer/producer Donny Hathaway (“The Closer I Get to You”) is born in Chicago. He also sang the theme song to the Maude sitcom. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1944 – Hippie hero Scott McKenzie (“San Francisco [Be Sure to Wear — 1944 – Hippie hero Scott McKenzie (“San Francisco [Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair]“) is born in Jacksonville, Fla., as Philip Blondheim. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1935 – Singer/actress Julie Andrews is born in Wal… — 1935 – Singer/actress Julie Andrews is born in Walton-on-Thames, England. Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1932 – Albert Collins (US blues singer/guitarist) is born this day in rock — 1932 – Albert Collins (US blues singer/guitarist) is born this day in rock history! Be Sociable, Share! [...]
1930 – Richard Harris, the croaky Man Called Horse actor who went to No. 2 — 1930 – Richard Harris, the croaky Man Called Horse actor who went to No. 2 with “MacArthur Park,” is born in Limerick, Ireland. Also, he played Dumbledore in the first [...]
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