1900 – One of the greatest composers of the century, Kurt Weill, is born in Germany. His songs, particularly those written for the operettas Threepenny Opera and Street Scene, have been covered by Louis Armstrong, David Bowie, the Doors, Nick Cave, Liza Minnelli, and even Leonard Nimoy.
1900 – Although jazz legend Louis Armstrong always claimed to have been born on this date, later scholarship established that his birthday was on August 4, 1901. Louis Armstrong (4 August 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo or Sachimo and Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer. Coming to prominence in the 20s […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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…
1941 – Operatic powerhouse Placido Domingo is born in Madrid. Mustv’e influenced Jeff Tate from Queensryche José Plácido Domingo Embil KBE (born 21 January 1941), He is also admired for his acting ability, his musicality and musical intellect, and the number and variety of opera roles that he has mastered. In addition to his singing […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1944 – One of rock’s maddest geniuses, Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters, is born in Great Bookham, England. George Roger Waters (born 6 September 1943 in Great Bookham, Surrey) is an English rock musician. He is best known as the bass player, main songwriter, and a lead vocalist of the English rock band Pink Floyd from […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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…
1946 – Linda Ronstadt is born in Tucson, Ariz., the daughter of German/Mexican parents. Her biggest hit is the No. 1 song “You’re No Good,” penned by Roy Orbison. She goes on to win Grammys in the pop, country and Mexican/American categories. Linda Maria Ronstadt (born July 15, 1946 in Tucson, Arizona) is an American […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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…
1949 – Rick Springfield (Richard Springthorpe) is born in Sydney, Australia. His biggest hit is the million-selling No. 1 single “Jessie’s Girl” in 1981. He wins a Grammy for the song as Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. Rick Springfield (born Richard Lewis Springthorpe on August 23, 1949 in Sydney) is an Australian-American songwriter, musician and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1953 – Born this day in history, Ed Ulibarri. 1-24-1953 Ed is originally from Denver Colorado where he started performing as a professional musician at the age of 15 years old, playing keyboards and singing in local rock bands. In 1976, Ed and his band Alexis received a recording contract with MCA records and moved […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1955 – Elvis Costello (Declan McManus) is born in London. His biggest hit is the top 20 song “Veronica” in 1989, which he writes with Paul McCartney. Elvis Costello (born Declan Patrick MacManus 25 August 1954) is an English musician and singer-songwriter, with Irish ancestry. Costello came to prominence as an early participant in London’s […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1963 – Metallica’s James Hetfield is born This day in rock history! James Hetfield Born: August 3, 1963 From: Los Angeles Personal: Married, 3 Children Instrument: Vocals, Guitar When it comes to defining Metallica, most people use James Hetfield as their guide. There’s never any bullshit with James and there’s never any shirking […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
2011 – The end of the world was Heralded in today when Spinal Tap’s drummer, Butch Bangin’ — 2011 – The end of the world was Heralded in today when Spinal Tap’s drummer, Butch Bangin’, spontaneously exploded today which started a chain reaction that began with all drummers, [...]
2009 – White Stripes drummer Meg White marries Jackson Smith on This Day in Rock! — 2009 – White Stripes drummer Meg White marries Jackson Smith on This Day in Rock! They tied the knot at ex-husband and bandmate Jack White’s Nashville home… Off the hook. [...]
2006 – Led Zeppelin and conductor/artistic directo… — 2006 – Led Zeppelin and conductor/artistic director Valery Gergiev are awarded the 15th annual Polar Music Prize on by His Majesty King Carl Gustaf XVI of Sweden. The prestigious prize [...]
2003 – The songwriters of the year crown goes to B… — 2003 – The songwriters of the year crown goes to British band Coldplay at the 48th annual Ivor Novello Awards, the music industry gongs that celebrate composers. The even is [...]
2002 – Southern California alt-metal band Alien An… — 2002 – Southern California alt-metal band Alien Ant Farm’s tour bus is involved in a highway crash in Spain, resulting in the Deaths of the hired bus driver and injuries [...]
2000 – Recording act Lucy Pearl takes their sounds… — 2000 – Recording act Lucy Pearl takes their sounds center court at New York’s NBA Store, where the R&B supergroup _ consisting of Raphael Saadiq (Tony, Toni, Tone), Dawn Robinson [...]
1990 – A Colorado judge dismisses drug and assault… — 1990 – A Colorado judge dismisses drug and assault charges against gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson. Police raided Thompson’s Aspen home following allegations of assault by a female visitor.
1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Everything S… — 1985 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Everything She Wants,” Wham!
1976 – Paul McCartney’s Wings “Silly Love Songs” hit No. 1 in the US singles chart on This Day in Rock! — 1976 – Paul McCartney’s Wings “Silly Love Songs” hit No. 1 in the US singles chart on This Day in Rock! It is also Paul’s 5th No. 1 US [...]
1972 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Oh Girl,” C… — 1972 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Oh Girl,” Chi-Lites.
1971 – The Rolling Stones “Sticky Fingers” Hit No. 1 Today in the US on This Day in Rock. — 1971 – The Rolling Stones “Sticky Fingers” Hit No. 1 Today in the US on This Day in Rock. Artwork for the cover was create by Andy Warhol which consisted [...]
1966 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “When a Man L… — 1966 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “When a Man Loves a Woman,” Percy Sledge. This is his only No. 1 song. It debuts at No. 100 on the [...]
1966 – Bruce Springsteen, at age 16, begins his so… — 1966 – Bruce Springsteen, at age 16, begins his songwriting career in the back of a ’61 Mercury en route to a recording studio. He and George Theiss, the lead [...]
1965 – The Beatles hit No. 1 with “Ticket To Ride” on the US charts on This Day in Rock! — 1965 – The Beatles hit No. 1 with “Ticket To Ride” on the US charts on This Day in Rock! It is also The Beatles 8th No. 1 singles hit [...]
1962 – Jesse Valenzuela, Gin Blossoms, is born on This Day in Rock! — 1962 – Jesse Valenzuela, Gin Blossoms, is born on This Day in Rock! “Hey Jealousy” became their first Billboard Top-40 single in 1993, reaching number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 [...]
1959 – Steven Morrissey of The Smiths, is born on This Day in Rock! — 1959 – Steven Morrissey of The Smiths, is born on This Day in Rock! As lead singer, The Smiths gains the 1984 single UK No. 10, “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable [...]
1958 – Jerry Lee Lewis Arrives in London with his 14 year old bride on This Day in Rock! — 1958 – Jerry Lee Lewis Arrives in London with his 14 year old bride on This Day in Rock! At Heathrow Airport he is cornered by the press and Jerry [...]
1955 – Iva Davis of Icehouse is born on This Day in Rock! — 1955 – Iva Davis of Icehouse is born on This Day in Rock! Ice House has the 1983 UK No.17 hit single “Hey Little Girl”.
1954 – Bob Dylan (Robert Allen Zimmerman) has his … — 1954 – Bob Dylan (Robert Allen Zimmerman) has his bar mitzvah.
1954 – Jerry Dammers keyboardist for The Specials, is born on This Day in Rock! — 1954 – Jerry Dammers keyboardist for The Specials, is born on This Day in Rock! Hits include the 1981 UK No.1 single “Ghost Town”.
1950 – Bernie Taupin is born on This Day in Rock. — 1950 – Bernie Taupin is born on This Day in Rock. A song and Lyric writer, His most prominent accomplishment is his pairing with Elton John on so many great [...]
1942 – Calvin Simon of Funkadelic is born on This Day in Rock! — 1942 – Calvin Simon of Funkadelic is born on This Day in Rock! Funkadelic has the No. 16 US album in 1978, “On Nation Under a Groove”. He is inducted [...]
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