1945 – Ian Gillan, vocalist with the best-known incarnation of Deep Purple, is born in Hounslow, England. Ian Gillan (born 19 August 1945 in Hounslow, London), is an English rock music vocalist best known as the lead singer for Deep Purple. During his career Gillan had a year-long stint as the vocalist for Black Sabbath […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1947 – Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh is born in New York. As a solo artist he has four top 20 albums, including “The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get,” which reaches No. 6 on Chart Toppers’s pop album chart. Biography Early life A native of Wichita, Kansas, Walsh and his family lived in Columbus, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1956 – Joseph “Satch” Satriani (born July 15, 1956 in Westbury, New York, U.S.) is an American guitarist and former guitar instructor. He is heavily influenced by Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck. He also has a signature series amplifier, the Peavey JSX. In 1988, Satriani was recruited by the Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1967 – Jefferson Airplane and the Doors perform at the Anaheim Civic Center in California. Jim Morrison behaves himself.
1973 – The Everly Brothers break up during mid-performance at a show at Knott’s Berry Farm in Anaheim, Calif. Phil smashes his guitar during the Knotts Berry Farm gig after Don appeares to be drinking margaritas on an empty stomach.
1976 – Brian Wilson rejoins the Beach Boys for the first time on stage since deciding he’d rather spend his life in bed. Aside from singing “In My Room” at the Anaheim, Calif., performance, he mostly sits staring at his keyboard.
1998 – Actor Jim Carrey launches an unexpected musical direction when he joins Elton John onstage in Anaheim, Calif., to sing “Rocket Man.”
2005 – Jay-Z, No Doubt, Jurassic 5, Story of the Year, and Camp Freddy with Dave Navarro play Linkin Park’s Music for Relief: Rebuilding South Asia concert at Anaheim, Calif. Proceeds go to benefit tsunami relief.
1942 – Paul McCartney is born in Liverpool, England. The Beatles have 20 No. 1 songs, more than any other recording act, and McCartney by himself or in duets has another nine. His biggest post-Beatles hits are “Ebony and Ivory,” a duet with Stevie Wonder that stays at No. 1 for seven weeks, and “Say […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
2010 – The Rolling Stones re-release, “Exile On Main Street” — 2010 – The Rolling Stones re-release, “Exile On Main Street”, and hit the UK No. 1 Album chart for the first time in 16 years on This Day in Rock. [...]
2009 – Amy Winehouse’s cancellation at the Island Records 50th anniversary Gala — 2009 – Amy Winehouse’s cancellation at the Island Records 50th anniversary Gala, Led to the event falling off the calendar on This Day in Rock. Wow, She must’ve had that [...]
2006 – Brad Paisley wins three of the evening’s to… — 2006 – Brad Paisley wins three of the evening’s top awards at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards. His “Time Well Wasted” (Arista Nashville) is named album of the [...]
2006 – The king of Sweden presented the surviving members of Led Zeppelin — 2006 – The king of Sweden presented the surviving members of Led Zeppelin with the Polar Music Prize in Stockholm recognising them as “great pioneers” of rock music. Robert Plant, [...]
2005 – Clifford Antone, who ran Austin’s famous music club Antone’s, die… — 2005 – Clifford Antone, who ran Austin’s famous music club Antone’s, dies aged 56. Since opening in 1975, Antone’s played host to blues stars like B.B. King, Buddy [...]
2003 – Moody’s Investor Service warns $55 million worth David Bowie… — 2003 – Moody’s Investor Service warns $55 million worth David Bowie Bonds may be downgraded due to the record industry’s sales slump.
2003 – Singer/songwriter Liz Phair embarks on her … — 2003 – Singer/songwriter Liz Phair embarks on her first tour in several years with a string of acoustic performances opening for the Flaming Lips.
2002 – Singer/songwriter Umberto Bindi, whose hits… — 2002 – Singer/songwriter Umberto Bindi, whose hits were considered symbols of Italy’s post-World War II economic boom dies in Rome of Cardiac problems. He is 70.
2002 – Buddy Guy is among the multiple winners at … — 2002 – Buddy Guy is among the multiple winners at the W.C. Handy Awards, mounted by the Blues Foundation in Memphis. Guy wins for contemporary male artist of the year [...]
2002 – British tenor Russel Watson takes two major… — 2002 – British tenor Russel Watson takes two major honors at the third annual Classical Brit Awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall. His album “Encore” is named Rover album of [...]
2002 – winners at the 47th Ivor Novello awards included, Dido for Songwriter — 2002 – winners at the 47th Ivor Novello awards included, Dido for Songwriter of the year, Best song went to U2, ‘Walk On.’ Kylie Minogue won The Dance Award and [...]
2002 – ‘Up For Grabs’ opened at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre featuring Madonna — 2002 – ‘Up For Grabs’ opened at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre featuring Madonna in the lead role. The first night crowd complained that the singer was lacking in vocal power and [...]
2002 – Cliff Richard announced plans to launch a new wine “Vida Nova” — 2002 – Cliff Richard announced plans to launch a new wine “Vida Nova”. 27,000 bottles of the Portuguese red from the grapes of his 25 acre estate would go on [...]
2000 – Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins annou… — 2000 – Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins announces that the Seattle-based rock group will officially break up at year’s end. Corgan claims that he and his bandmates are tired [...]
2000 – “Binaural,” Pearl Jam’s long-awaited sixth … — 2000 – “Binaural,” Pearl Jam’s long-awaited sixth studio album hits U.S. store shelves.
2000 – Oasis release a statement saying that songwriter Noel Gallagher… — 2000 – Oasis release a statement saying that songwriter Noel Gallagher has left the band’s European tour. It’s believed he had fought with brother and bandmate Liam over [...]
1998 – Teen heart-throb group Hanson notches a sel… — 1998 – Teen heart-throb group Hanson notches a sellout in less than 20 minutes in the Detroit market for a June 29 show at the Pine Knob Amphitheatre.
1992 – a statement issued by Freddie Mercury’s attorneys stated that Mercury — Queen 1992 – a statement issued by Freddie Mercury’s attorneys stated that Mercury had bequeathed the majority of his estate (£10 million/$17 million) to his long-time friend Mary Austin.
1991 – photographer Michael Lavine took what would be the publicity shots — 1991 – photographer Michael Lavine took what would be the publicity shots for Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ album at Jay Aaron Studios in Los Angeles. The idea for the front cover shot [...]
1987 – The Beastie Boys and Run DMC opened their UK tour in London. — 1987 – The Beastie Boys and Run DMC opened their UK tour in London.
1982 – The UK Musicians Union moved a resolution to ban synthesizers — 1982 – The UK Musicians Union moved a resolution to ban synthesizers and drum rhythm machines from sessions and live concerts fearing that their use would put musicians out of [...]
1980 – Saxon and Tygers Of Pan Tang kicked off a 22-date UK tour at Bristol — 1980 – Saxon and Tygers Of Pan Tang kicked off a 22-date UK tour at Bristol Coliston Hall. Tickets, £2.00-£3.00.
1979 – Tom Petty files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy p… — 1979 – Tom Petty files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The filing is partly the result of a dispute with Petty’s record label, which had been purchased by MCA.
1978 – Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band kicked off their 117 — 1978 – Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band kicked off their 117 show Darkness Tour at Shea’s Buffalo in Buffalo, New York.
1975 – “Moms” Mabley (Loretta Mary Aiken) dies a… — 1975 – “Moms” Mabley (Loretta Mary Aiken) dies at the age of 78. The comedienne places 13 albums on Chart Toppers’s pop chart.
1975 – Led Zeppelin started a three night run at Earl’s Court, London — 1975 – Led Zeppelin started a three night run at Earl’s Court, London, England. Tickets cost £1 ($1.70) – £2.50 ($4.25).
1974 – George Harrison announced the launch of his own record — 1974 – George Harrison announced the launch of his own record label, ‘Dark Horse.’ Distribution Harrison had recorded for the Parlophone and Apple labels under a contract terminated in 1976. All his [...]
1973 – Jefferson Airplane were prevented from giving a free concert — 1973 – Jefferson Airplane were prevented from giving a free concert in Golden Gate Park when San Francisco authorities passed a resolution banning electronic instruments. The group later wrote ‘We [...]
1971 – Iron Butterfly breaks up. The group’s bigge… — 1971 – Iron Butterfly breaks up. The group’s biggest hit is “In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida,” a No. 30 song in 1968. But is one of the most immulated drum solos of all time! Iron [...]
1970 – The Grateful Dead gives its first performan… — 1970 – The Grateful Dead gives its first performance outside the U.S., a four-hour set at the Hollywood Rock Festival in the U.K.
1970 – The Beatles album ‘Let It Be’ started a three week run at No.1 on the UK chart — 1970 – The Beatles album ‘Let It Be’ started a three week run at No.1 on the UK chart, featuring ‘The Long And Winding Road’, ‘Across The Universe’ and ‘Let [...]
1970 – Paul McCartney’s debut solo album, ‘McCartney’, started a — 1970 – Paul McCartney’s debut solo album, ‘McCartney’, started a three-week run at No.1 on the US album chart.
1967 -Philip James Selway, drums, Radiohead, is born on This Day in Rock! — 1967 -Philip James Selway, drums, Radiohead, is born on This Day in Rock! Studio albums Year Details Peak chart positions Certifications (sales thresholds) UK [6] AUS [7] BEL [8] BEL [9] CAN [10][11] FRA [12] GER [13] IRL [14] NLD [15] US [11] 1993 Pablo Honey Released: 22 February 1993 Label: EMI[I] Format: CD, CS, LP 22 86 38 28 42 108 — — 61 32 UK: Platinum AUS: Gold CAN: 2x [...]
1967 – Pink Floyd went into the studio and recorded ‘See Emily Play — 1967 – Pink Floyd went into the studio and recorded ‘See Emily Play’, the group’s second single and written by original frontman Syd Barrett.
1965 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Help Me Rhon… — 1965 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Help Me Rhonda,” The Beach Boys.
1964 – Ella Fitzgerald became the first artist to have a hit with a Beatles — 1964 – Ella Fitzgerald became the first artist to have a hit with a Beatles cover when ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ entered the UK chart.
1963 – The Beatles, touring with Roy Orbison, performed at the Odeon — 1963 – The Beatles, touring with Roy Orbison, performed at the Odeon Cinema, Nottingham, England.
1960 – The Everly Brothers started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles — 1960 – The Everly Brothers started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Cathy’s Clown’, it spent seven weeks at No.1 in the UK.
1947 – Born on this day, Bill Hunt, Electric Light Orchestra, (1979 UK — 1947 – Born on this day, Bill Hunt, Electric Light Orchestra, (1979 UK No.3 & US No.4 single ‘Don’t Bring Me Down’, plus 26 other Top 40 hits).
1946 – Born on this day, Daniel Klein, bass, J Geils Band, (1982 US No. — 1946 – Born on this day, Daniel Klein, bass, J Geils Band, (1982 US No.1 & UK No.3 single ‘Centrefold’).
1945 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Sentimental … — 1945 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Sentimental Journey,” Les Brown Orchestra/Doris Day.
1944 – Raymond Fulwood, Parliament, Funkadelic, is born on This Day in Rock! — 1944 – Raymond Fulwood, Parliament, Funkadelic, is born on This Day in Rock! Funkadelic had 1978 US No.16 album “One Nation Under A Groove”.
1943 – Born on this day, Norman Johnson, Chairmen Of The Board, (1970 UK — 1943 – Born on this day, Norman Johnson, Chairmen Of The Board, (1970 UK & US No.3 single, ‘Give Me Just A Little More Time’).
1934 – Robert Moog, inventor of the synthesiser, is born on This Day in Rock. — 1934 – Robert Moog, inventor of the synthesiser, is born on This Day in Rock. He built his first electronic instrument, a theremin – aged 14 and made the MiniMoog, [...]
1928 – Rosemary Clooney, American singer, is born on This Day in Rock! — 1928 – Rosemary Clooney, American singer, is born on This Day in Rock! She has the 1954 UK No.1 single “This Ole House”. She suffered from bi-polar disorder died on 29th [...]
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