1926 – Chuck Berry is born in St. Louis this day in rock! Charles Edward Anderson “Chuck” Berry (born October 18, 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. Chuck Berry is an influential figure and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. According to the Rock and Roll […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1943 – Jack Bruce of Cream with Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker is born this day in rock history! From Wikipedia John Symon Asher “Jack” Bruce (born 14 May 1943) is a Scottish-born musician, composer and singer. He is best-known as an electric bass guitarist, harmonica player and pianist, and was most famous as a […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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…
1944 – Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys is born in Hawthorne, Calif. Dennis Carl Wilson (December 4, 1944 – December 28, 1983) was an American rock and roll musician best known as a founding member and the drummer of The Beach Boys. He was a member of the group from its formation until his […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1947 – David Bowie (David Robert Jones) is born in London. He first records with the King Bees, Lower Third and the Mannish Boys in 1963 before going solo. His two No. 1 songs are “Fame” and “Let’s Dance.” David Bowie (IPA: Although he released an album and numerous singles earlier, David Bowie first caught […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1947 – Keith Moon of the Who is born in Wembley, England. He dies on Sept. 7, 1978 at age 32, from an overdose of the sedative Heminevrin. Keith John Moon (August 23, 1946 – September 7, 1978) was the drummer of the rock group The Who. He gained notoriety for exuberant drumming and his […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1947 – Marc Bolan (Marc Feld) of T. Rex is born in London. Marc Bolan (born Mark Feld; 30 September 1947 – 16 September 1977), was an English singer, songwriter and guitarist whose hit singles, fashion sensibilities and stage presence with T.Rex in the early 1970s helped cultivate the glam rock era and made him […] ↓ 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…
1949 – Kiss bassist Gene Simmons is born Chaim Witz in Haifa, Israel. Gene Simmons (born Chaim Witz (pronounced Haium) on August 25, 1949) is an Israeli-born American hard rock bass guitarist, vocalist, and actor. He is best known as “The Demon,” his blood-spitting, fire-breathing, and tongue-wagging persona in the hard rock band Kiss, an […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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…
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…
1952 – Rush drummer Neal Peart is born this day in rock Awesome history! Neil Peart (pronounced /?p??rt/) OC, (born Neil Ellwood Peart, September 12, 1952, Hamilton, Ontario) is a Canadian musician and author. He is best-known as the drummer and lyricist for the rock band Rush. Peart grew up in Port Dalhousie, Ontario, Canada […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
2009 – Michael Jackson delayed the opening four nights of his This Is It UK tour at London’s O2 arena. — 2009 – Michael Jackson delayed the opening four nights of his This Is It UK tour at London’s O2 arena. Concert promoters AEG Live said the delay was [...]
2008 – The US Congress passed a resolution designating May 13th as Frank — 2008 – The US Congress passed a resolution designating May 13th as Frank Sinatra Day to honor his contribution to American culture.
2008 – The US Congress passed a resolution designating May 13th as Frank Sinatra — 2008 – The US Congress passed a resolution designating May 13th as Frank Sinatra Day to honor his contribution to American culture.
2007 – Linkin Park went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Minutes To — 2007 – Linkin Park went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Minutes To Midnight’ the bands fifth Top 20 UK album. Also a US No.1.
2006 – Tool were at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘10,000 Days’ the American — 2006 – Tool were at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘10,000 Days’ the American bands second No.1 album.
2006 – Heavy metal monsters Lordi became Finland’s first ever — 2006 – Heavy metal monsters Lordi became Finland’s first ever Eurovision Song Contest winners after their song Hard Rock Hallelujah won in Athens. The band won the Eurovision public vote [...]
2001 – R.E.M. started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK — 2001 – R.E.M. started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘Reveal’.
2001 – Renato Carosone, a key figure in Italian mu… — 2001 – Renato Carosone, a key figure in Italian music in the post-war era, dies in Rome at the age of 81. Carosone, a Neapolitan, was most famous for his [...]
1999 – More than 20 veteran acts, including Jan & … — 1999 – More than 20 veteran acts, including Jan & Dean, Pat Boone, Freddy Fender, and the Grass Roots sue K-tel International Inc. for breach of contract and non-payment of [...]
1999 – An autopsy performed on the exhumed body of… — 1999 – An autopsy performed on the exhumed body of Tammy Wynette at the behest of her husband George Richey, shows that she died of heart failure caused by damage [...]
1998 – The funeral of Frank Sinatra was held at the Church of the Good — 1998 – The funeral of Frank Sinatra was held at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills. Mourners in attendance included, Tony Bennett, Faye Dunaway, Tony Curtis, Liza [...]
1998 – Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee is sentenced … — 1998 – Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee is sentenced to six months in jail and three years’ probation for kicking his soon-to-be ex-wife, onetime “Baywatch” star Pamela Anderson, as she [...]
1998 – Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward takes ill a… — 1998 – Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward takes ill and is hospitalized in London. Ward was to join the band for its first European tour since 1978.
1997 – U2 caused traffic chaos in Kansas City, Missouri after they paid — 1997 – U2 caused traffic chaos in Kansas City, Missouri after they paid for traffic control to close down five lanes so they could shoot the video for ‘Last Night [...]
1995 – Don Henley married model Sharon Summerall. Guests — 1995 – Don Henley married model Sharon Summerall. Guests included Billy Joel, Randy Newman, Sheryl Crow, Sting, Jackson Browne and Bruce Springsteen.
1992 – Hard rock group Aerosmith donates $10,000 t… — 1992 – Hard rock group Aerosmith donates $10,000 to support “Corporal Politics,” a controversial art exhibition at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Funding for the exhibit was denied the previous [...]
1979 – Elton John plays Leningrad and becomes the … — 1979 – Elton John plays Leningrad and becomes the first Western solo pop star to tour the Soviet Union.
1978 – “The Buddy Holly Story” Premiers in Buddy’s Hometown of Lubbock Texas on This Day in Rock History! — 1978 – “The Buddy Holly Story” Premiers in Buddy’s Hometown of Lubbock Texas on This Day in Rock History! Gary Busey plays the famous Buddy Holly, but it’s also a [...]
1978 – Sir Paul McCartney is at No. 1 on the US Singles Billboard chart on This Day in Rock Music History! — 1978 – Sir Paul McCartney is at No. 1 on the US Singles Billboard chart on This Day in Rock Music History! ‘With a little luck’ on his 6th solo [...]
1977 – The stage show “Beatlemania” opens at the W… — 1977 – The stage show “Beatlemania” opens at the Winter Garden Theater, New York.
1972 – T Rex Has No. 1 in the UK on This Day in Rock Music History! — 1972 – T Rex Has No. 1 in the UK on This Day in Rock Music History! Metal Guru tops the chart in the UK… the band’s 4th No. 1. [...]
1970 – The last Beatles film, “Let It Be,” premier… — 1970 – The last Beatles film, “Let It Be,” premieres in London. Three songs from the album of the same name reach No. 1: “Get Back,” “The Long and Winding [...]
1969 – Led Zeppelin begins a 3 day recording session at A&R Studios on This Day in Rock Music history! — 1969 – Led Zeppelin begins a 3 day recording session at A&R Studios on This Day in Rock Music history! Pressured by the Record label to finish recordings for an [...]
1968 – On returning from India, The Beatles tape 23 new songs on George Harrison’s 4 track on This Day in Rock Music History! — 1968 – On returning from India, The Beatles tape 23 new songs on George Harrison’s 4 track on This Day in Rock Music History! In India, The Beatles worked on [...]
1966 – The Who’s Pete Townsend Hits Keith Moon on the Head with his Guitar on This Day in Rock Music History! — 1966 – The Who’s Pete Townsend Hits Keith Moon on the Head with his Guitar on This Day in Rock Music History! After waiting for John Entwistle and Keith Moon [...]
1964 – Rudy Lewis of ‘The Drifters’ died on This Day in Rock Music History! — 1964 – Rudy Lewis of ‘The Drifters’ died on This Day in Rock Music History! Remaining a mystery to this day, Rudy died at the age of 28 the night [...]
1962 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Stranger on t… — 1962 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Stranger on the Shore,” Mr. Acker Bilk. It is the first British hit to make the top of the U.S. charts.
1961 – “Thank Your Lucky Stars” hosts Cliff Richards Debut TV performance on This Day in Rock n’ Roll History! — 1961 – “Thank Your Lucky Stars” hosts Cliff Richards Debut TV performance on This Day in Rock n’ Roll History!
1960 – The Silver Beetles consisting of John, Paul, George, Stu Stucliffe and Tommy Moore play their first tour on This Day in Rock Music History! — 1960 – The Silver Beetles consisting of John, Paul, George, Stu Stucliffe and Tommy Moore play their first tour on This Day in Rock Music History! With backing singer Johnny [...]
1960 – Born on this day Sue Cowsill, The Cowsills, (1967 US No.2 singl — 1960 – Born on this day Sue Cowsill, The Cowsills, (1967 US No.2 single ‘The Rain, The Park & Other Things’, 1969 US No.2 single the theme from ‘Hair’). TV’s [...]
1947 – Born on this day Steve Currie, T Rex, (1971 UK No.1 single ‘Hot Love’, plus — 1947 – Born on this day Steve Currie, T Rex, (1971 UK No.1 single ‘Hot Love’, plus over 20 other UK Top 40 singles). Currie died on 28th April [...]
1946 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Gypsy,” I… — 1946 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “The Gypsy,” Ink Spots.
1946 – Cher (Cherilyn Sarkisian La Pier) is born i… — 1946 – Cher (Cherilyn Sarkisian La Pier) is born in El Centro, Calif. She records with husband Sonny Bono in the duo Sonny & Cher. She has three solo No. [...]
1944 – Joe Cocker (John Cocker) is born in Sheffie… — 1944 – Joe Cocker (John Cocker) is born in Sheffield, England. His biggest hit is “Up Where We Belong,” a duo with Jennifer Warnes. The song, the love theme from [...]
1942 – Born on this day, Jill Jackson, Paul and Paula, (1963 US No.1 — 1942 – Born on this day, Jill Jackson, Paul and Paula, (1963 US No.1 & UK No.8 single, ‘Hey Paula’).
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