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Jan08

1935 – Elvis Presley is born in Tupelo, Miss., one…

on January 8th, 1935 at 12:30 pm

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1935 – Elvis Presley is born in Tupelo, Miss., one of a pair of twins. His brother Jessie is stillborn. Chart Toppers ranks him as the top pop recording artist of all time with 17 No. 1 songs. The 1956 two-sided hit “Don’t Be Cruel/Hound Dog” stays at No. 1 for 11 weeks, a record […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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May06

1937 – The Hindenburg airship crashes in Lakehurst, N.J…

on May 6th, 1937 at 12:09 pm

Posted In: 1930s, 1970s, Albums/Singles that Rock, Bands/Artists that Rock, Bassists, Billboard charts, Bio, Chart Toppers, Classic, Composers & Songwriters, Drummers, General, Gold, Guitarists, Industry, Off the Hook, Platinum, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame (honoured diety), Singers

1937 – The Hindenburg airship crashes in Lakehurst, N.J., killing 36 people. A photograph of the disaster is later used as the cover art for Led Zeppelin’s first album. Led Zeppelin is the eponymous debut album of English hard rock band, Led Zeppelin. It was recorded in October 1968 at Olympic Studios in London and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec08

1943 – Jim Morrison of the Doors is born in Melbou…

on December 8th, 1943 at 12:30 pm

Posted In: 1940s, Agents & Lawyers, Albums/Singles that Rock, Bands/Artists that Rock, Billboard charts, Bio, Birthdays, Chart Toppers, Classic, Composers & Songwriters, General, Gold, Platinum, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame (honoured diety), Singers

1943 – Jim Morrison of the Doors is born in Melbourne, Fla., the son of a U.S. Navy admiral. James Douglas Morrison (December 8, 1943—July 3, 1971) was an American singer, songwriter, poet, writer and film director. He is best known as the lead singer and lyricist of The Doors and is widely considered to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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May31

1944 – Guitarist Mick Ralphs is born in Heresford,…

on May 31st, 1944 at 12:30 pm

Posted In: 1940s, Albums/Singles that Rock, Bands/Artists that Rock, Billboard charts, Birthdays, Chart Toppers, Classic, Composers & Songwriters, General, Gold, Guitarists, Platinum, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame (honoured diety)

1944 – Guitarist Mick Ralphs is born in Heresford, England. He is a founding member of Mott the Hoople, but leaves the group in 1973 to form Bad Company. Bad Company has two top 10 singles: “Can’t Get Enough” and “Feel Like Makin’ Love.”

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Oct02

1945 – Don McLean is born in New Rochelle, N.Y. Hi…

on October 2nd, 1945 at 12:30 pm

Posted In: 1940s, Agents & Lawyers, Albums/Singles that Rock, Bands/Artists that Rock, Billboard charts, Bio, Chart Toppers, Classic, Composers & Songwriters, General, Gold, Guitarists, Industry, Platinum, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame (honoured diety), Singers

1945 – Don McLean is born in New Rochelle, N.Y. His biggest hit is “American Pie,” which hits No. 1 for four weeks in 1972. The song is inspired by the Deaths of Buddy Holly, “the day the music died.” Madonna eventually covers the song for the soundtrack of her film “The Next Best Thing.” […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Sep08

1946 – Freddie Mercury of Queen is born in Zanziba…

on September 8th, 1946 at 12:30 pm

1946 – Freddie Mercury of Queen is born in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; September 5, 1946 – November 24, 1991) was a Zanzibar-born British musician, best known as the lead singer and co-founder of the rock band Queen (inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001). He was noted […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Sep22

1949 – David Coverdale of the groups Whitesnake an…

on September 22nd, 1949 at 12:30 pm

Posted In: 1940s, Bands/Artists that Rock, Billboard charts, Bio, Birthdays, Chart Toppers, Classic, Composers & Songwriters, General, Gold, Platinum, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame (honoured diety), Singers

1949 – David Coverdale of the groups Whitesnake and Deep Purple is born in Saltburnon- Sea, England. David Coverdale (born September 22, 1951 in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire) is an English rock vocalist most famous for his work with the English hard rock band Deep Purple, and his later band Whitesnake. Career Coverdale, briefly a student […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Sep23

1949 – Bruce Springsteen is born in Freehold, N.J., which last time

on September 23rd, 1949 at 7:19 pm

Posted In: 1940s, Agents & Lawyers, Bands/Artists that Rock, Billboard charts, Bio, Birthdays, Chart Toppers, Classic, Composers & Songwriters, General, Gold, Guitarists, Industry, Platinum, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame (honoured diety), Singers

1949 – Bruce Springsteen is born in Freehold, N.J., which last time we looked was indeed still in the U.S.A. Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American songwriter, singer and guitarist. He has recorded and toured with the E Street Band. Springsteen is widely known for his brand of heartland rock […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec24

1950 – “Bad to the Bone” bluesman George Thorogood is born

on December 24th, 1950 at 4:57 pm

Posted In: 1950s, Bio, Birthdays, Christmas, General, Guitarists

1950 – “Bad to the Bone” bluesman George Thorogood is born in Wilmington, Del. George Thorogood (born February 24, 1950) is a blues-rock performer from Wilmington, Delaware. He was raised on Clearview Avenue in Naamans Gardens, a suburb of Wilmington. Career Thorogood’s demo Better Than the Rest was recorded in 1974 and released in 1979. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan13

1954 – Yes guitarist Trevor Rabin is born in Johannesburg, South Africa.

on January 13th, 1954 at 1:54 pm

Posted In: 1950s, Bands/Artists that Rock, Billboard charts, Bio, Birthdays, Chart Toppers, Classic, Composers & Songwriters, General, Gold, Grammy, Guitarists, Industry, Platinum, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame (honoured diety), Singers, TV, Movies, Radio, Internet, & itunes

1954 – Yes guitarist Trevor Rabin is born in Johannesburg, South Africa. Trevor Rabin (born January 13, 1954) is a South African-American musician, best known as a guitarist and songwriter for the British progressive rock band Yes from 1983–1994, and since then, as a film composer. Biography Early years Rabin was born Trevor Charles Rabinowitz […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Sep30

1955 – James Dean, whose iconic stance in films like Rebel Without

on September 30th, 1955 at 4:26 pm

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1955 – James Dean, whose iconic stance in films like Rebel Without a Cause influenced countless rockers, dies in an automobile accident. He was 24. James Dean: one of the most influential actors on rock n roll who was not famous as a musician… Rather, a great actor with the right ‘tude. James Byron Dean […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jul15

1956 – Joseph “Satch” Satriani (born July 15, 1956 in Westbury, New York, U.S.) is

on July 15th, 1956 at 1:18 am

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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…

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2004 – In a surprising move, Vermont-based jam ban… — 2004 – In a surprising move, Vermont-based jam band Phish announces that it plans to split following the conclusion of its summer tour in August.

2004 – Courtney Love pleads guilty to being under the influence of a controlled — 2004 – Courtney Love pleads guilty to being under the influence of a controlled substance, a charge stemming from a 2003 arrest. She is now eligible for a sentence that [...]

2004 – Madonna postpones the second gig in her Re-Invention tour at the Los — 2004 – Madonna postpones the second gig in her Re-Invention tour at the Los Angeles Forum after coming down with a stomach bug.2004 – Madonna postpones the second gig in [...]

2003 – Mars Volta keyboardist Jeremy Ward is found dead of a suspected — 2003 – Mars Volta keyboardist Jeremy Ward is found dead of a suspected drug overdose at his Los Angeles home. He was 27.

2003 – Elton John, Taylor Dayne and Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys pla — 2003 – Elton John, Taylor Dayne and Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys play Vienna’s Life Ball to benefit AIDS charities.

2002 – More than two dozen people are injured in a… — 2002 – More than two dozen people are injured in a mosh pit stampede while rapper Eminem is performing at Washington, D.C.’s RFK Stadium. One man suffers a heart attack [...]

2001 – Modern rock acts Tantric, Powderfinger, Poe… — 2001 – Modern rock acts Tantric, Powderfinger, Poe, and Ours inaugurate Atlanta’s On The Bricks free weekly concert series. As previously reported, the concerts are to take place each Friday [...]

2000 – Wilson Pickett collects three W.C. Handy Aw… — 2000 – Wilson Pickett collects three W.C. Handy Awards during the Blues Foundation’s ceremony at the Orpheum Theater in Memphis. The veteran R&B singer’s set “It’s Harder Now” is named [...]

2000 – The 21st annual W.C. Handy Blues Awards are… — 2000 – The 21st annual W.C. Handy Blues Awards are webcast live via the House Of Blues website.

2000 – Paul McCartney wins the ultimate accolade f… — 2000 – Paul McCartney wins the ultimate accolade from Britain’s music industry when he is awarded the first Fellowship of the British Academy of Composers & Songwriters Award during the [...]

2000 – In Houston, Eddie Van Halen is tested for cancer at the M.D. Anderson Cancer — 2000 – In Houston, Eddie Van Halen is tested for cancer at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The hospital says that the tests are routine, and that the guitarist is [...]

1999 – Nearly 70,000 readers of Country Weekly cho… — 1999 – Nearly 70,000 readers of Country Weekly choose George Strait as favorite entertainer, favorite male artist and favorite video entertainer in voting for the publication’s annual Golden Pick Awards. [...]

1997 – The day after his 56th birthday, Bob Dylan is admitted into a Los Angeles hospital — 1997 – The day after his 56th birthday, Bob Dylan is admitted into a Los Angeles hospital with chest pains. What’s feared to be a heart attack turns out to [...]

1996 – Bradly Nowell, lead singer of the group Sub… — 1996 – Bradly Nowell, lead singer of the group Sublime, dies of a heroin overdose in a San Francisco hotel room.

1992 – Khalil Rountree, tour manager for Boyz II M… — 1992 – Khalil Rountree, tour manager for Boyz II Men, is shot and killed at a Chicago hotel. He and the group were staying at the hotel while in Chicago [...]

1989 – “Weird Al” Yankovic records “She Drives Like Crazy” and “Isle — 1989 – “Weird Al” Yankovic records “She Drives Like Crazy” and “Isle Thing” for the UHF soundtrack.

1988 – Frank Zappa must have had a great agent. Because he’s invited — 1988 – Frank Zappa must have had a great agent. Because he’s invited to perform during the opening night of the historic Reagan/Gorbachev summit in Moscow. But he also had [...]

1983 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Flashdance …. — 1983 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Flashdance … What a Feeling,” Irene Cara.

1983 – This Day in Dio: Dio release their Holy Diver album. — 1983 – This Day in Dio: Dio release their Holy Diver album. History Released on May 25, 1983, it has been hailed by critics as Dio’s best work and a classic [...]

1981 – Roy Brown dies in San Fernando, Calif. His original 1947 rendition — 1981 – Roy Brown dies in San Fernando, Calif. His original 1947 rendition of “Good Rockin’ Tonight” inspired countless cover versions, while his vocal holler influenced performers like Little Richard.

1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Before the N… — 1975 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Before the Next Teardrop Falls,” Freddy Fender.

1974 – Jim Morrison’s widow, Pam, dies of a drug overdose — Jim Morrison and Pam, his fiance. 1974 – Jim Morrison’s widow, Pam, dies of a drug overdose on this day in rock history!

1962 – The Isley Brothers release “Twist and Shou… — 1962 – The Isley Brothers release “Twist and Shout.” Lyrics: Well, shake it up, baby, now, (shake it up, baby) Twist and shout. (twist and shout) Cmon cmon, cmon, cmon, baby, now, (come on [...]

1926 – Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis is born in Alton… — 1926 – Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis is born in Alton, Ill. He begins his career with Billy Eckstine’s orchestra in a lineup that includes Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. He [...]

1921 – Hal David, US songwriter, pianist and arranger is born on This Day in Rock. — 1921 – Hal David, US songwriter, pianist and arranger is born on This Day in Rock. Hal composed many classic songs including: “Close to you”, “Magic Moments”, and “Raindrops keep [...]

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