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This day in Rock History In 1980 – Prince made his TV debut on the US show American Bandstand. In 1977 – Patti Smith falls off stage whilst opening for Bob Seger in Tampa, Fla.,…

In 2000 – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young play the first date of their reunion tour at Michigan’s Palace of Auburn Hills. It’s the first time they’ve toured together in 25 years. In 1993 –…

On January 22 in Rock History In 1977 – Wings went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Wings Over America’, Paul McCartney’s sixth US No.1 after The Beatles. In 1977 – Stevie Wonder…

This day in Rock History: In 2000 – tourism chiefs in Liverpool were banned from putting up motorway signs saying ‘Liverpool, the Birthplace Of The Beatles’, because the Highways Agency thought the signs would distract…

This day in Rock History: In 1998 – Tonight at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, the Mamas & the Papas, Santana, Lloyd Price, Gene…

This day in Rock History: In 1971 – The trial over Paul McCartney’s move to dissolve the Beatles partnership begins today in London’s High Court. Ringo testifies, “Paul behaved like a spoilt child.” In 1956…

On This Day in Rock History: On Jan. 9, 1976, Graham Parker of Graham Parker & the Rumour signs his first recording contract. On Jan. 9, 1997, David Bowie performed his 50th Birthday Bash concert…

On Jan. 8, 1974, the band KISS is signed to its first recording contract. Members manage to drum up some press by performing a “dress rehearsal” shortly after signing to Casablanca Records and honing their…

On Jan. 5, 1979: The Blues Brothers top the American album charts with Briefcase Full of Blues. The album goes on to sell two million copies. Hear more "On This Day in Rock History" every…

On January 3, 1926, Sir George Martin, who produced most of the Beatles’ most memorable recordings, is born in London. When he was six, Martin’s family acquired a piano that sparked his interest in music.…