'The Police' Hold First Rehearsal Ever
Jan 12, 2018
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…
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Pat Benatar is Born
Jan 10, 2018
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…
David Bowie Performs
Jan 09, 2018
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…
KISS Signs First Contract
Jan 08, 2018
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…
Blues Brothers Album Smashes Charts
Jan 05, 2018
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…
Sir George Martin is Born
Jan 03, 2018
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.…
Elton John Hits #1 with Beatles Cover
Dec 29, 2017
On Dec. 29, 1974, Elton John's cover of “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” hits number one on the charts. The John Lennon-Paul McCartney song first appeared on the Beatles album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts…
A Special Lineup Appears in London
Dec 28, 2017
On December 28, 1979 – at the third of Paul McCartney’s concerts for Kampuchea in London – The Who, The Pretenders, The Specials, and Ian Dury & The Blockheads perform. From that concert, here's Ian…
The Doors Appear on CBS
Dec 27, 2017
This day in Rock History: In 1967, The Doors appeared on the Jonathan Winters Show on CBS. Here's their performance of Moonlight Drive from that show: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbkxgFPCC9c[/embed]xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá…
McCartney Kicks Off Concerts
Dec 22, 2017
On December 22, 1979 – Paul McCartney holds the first of three concerts for Kampuchea at London’s Hammersmith Odeon to benefit relief efforts in the war-torn country. Besides the Walrus, the Clash, Elvis Costello, the…