MUSIC HISTORY'S BLOG

On this day in 1970,  Aerosmith performed their first ever gig when they played at Nipmuc Regional High School in Mendon, Massachusetts. Sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston", Aerosmith became the best-selling…

Born on this day in 1911 in Cincinnati, Ohio, was Roy Rogers, singer and cowboy actor, one of the most heavily marketed and merchandised stars of his era, as well as being the namesake of…

On this day in 1967, The Beatles completed recording their next single ‘Hello Goodbye’ at Abbey Road studios London with a second Paul McCartney bass line. The McCartney song had been selected for the A-side…

Born on this day in 1963, Rick Allen, the drummer for Def Leppard, (1987 UK No.6 single 'Animal', and 1987 world wide No.1 album Hysteria, 1988 US No.1 single 'Love Bites'). Allen lost his left…

Born on this day in 1912 in Uvalde, Texas, was Dale Evans, film star and singer-songwriter. She was the third wife of singing cowboy Roy Rogers. From 1951 to 1957, Evans and her husband starred…

On this day in 2007, Forbes.com reported that Elvis Presley had regained his crown as the highest-earning dead celebrity, with an annual income of $49m (£23.7m) during the past year. John Lennon ranked second with $44m (£21.3m), while Peanuts…

On this day in 1983, Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of The Moon marked its 491st week on the Billboard album chart in the US, surpassing the previous record holder, 'Johnny's Greatest Hits' by Johnny Mathis. When…

On this day in 1970, A wake was held at the Lion's Share in San Anselmo, California to celebrate the life of Janis Joplin.  The singer who died of an accidental drugs overdose had left…

Born on this day in 1912 in Centerville, in Hickman County, Tennessee, was Minnie Pearl, country comedian who appeared at the Grand Ole Opry for more than 50 years (from 1940 to 1991) and on…

On this day in 2004, Queen became the first rock act to receive an official seal of approval in Iran. Western music was still strictly censored in the Islamic republic, where homosexuality is considered a crime, but…