This Day in Rock History: June 13
Powerful and rebellious, rock ‘n’ roll music is a reminder of some of the most important events in U.S. history. Here are several memorable hits and highlights, musically…
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This Day in Rock History: February 26
In 1965, Feb. 26 was the day sales of 45 rpm singles outperformed sales of 78 rpm record version for the first time. The smaller 45s were introduced…
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Lots of interesting things have happened in the rock world on Feb. 23 throughout the years. These include Santana dominating the GRAMMYs like no one else, Abbey Road…
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Feb. 22 is a big day for rock fans. It’s when The Eagles released one of the most well-known songs of all time, Genesis released their debut album,…
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Although initially considered unsuccessful in terms of sales, the Flying V guitar by Gibson is now considered a classic. This iconic design first shipped out from Kalamazoo, Michigan,…
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On Feb. 20, we saw the birth of a rock legend along with Jimi Hendrix’s first concert. Continue reading to get more facts and trivia about what happened…
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February 17 is a big day in rock music history. It’s the day Elvis Presley’s self-titled second studio album became a gold record and also when many rock…
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Feb. 16 is a special day in rock history. It’s when Bob Dylan got his first No. 1 on the albums chart, Led Zeppelin first played down under,…
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Feb. 15 will always be known as the day when the Beatles got their first No. 1 album in the US, out of an astonishing total of 19.…
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Valentine’s Day isn’t the only thing special about Feb. 14. This was also the day that Wayne’s World premiered in the U.S. The movie featured iconic rock music…
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Feb. 3 was a historical day for rock music. On this day in 1959, legends Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens all lost their lives in…
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From breakthrough hits, unbelievable milestones, and cultural changes to killer recordings and performances, this day in rock history has had its share of momentous happenings. Led Zeppelin would…
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Are you ready for your daily dose of rock history trivia? Rock and roll breakthrough hits, recordings, performances, challenges, and cultural changes that happened on Jan. 29 throughout…
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Jan. 24 has been a remarkable date in music history, filled with groundbreaking achievements, cultural milestones, and industry-defining moments. From Elvis recording one of his most iconic songs…
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Jan. 19 is a meaningful day for rock, and for music in general. Two of the greatest female artists in music history share a birthday, and it also…
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Jan. 18 is a huge day in music history. It’s when The Beatles first appeared on American charts, and Bad Company was born. But it wasn’t all good…
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Lots of interesting things happened in rock history on Jan. 17. It’s when an iconic hair metal band was formed, and many legendary names made their way into…
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Over the years, many interesting things have happened in the rock world on Jan. 11. It’s when Nirvana replaced Michael Jackson at the top of the album charts,…
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Sports in January include the NBA and NHL seasons, NFL playoffs, college bowl games, some college basketball tournaments, the Australian Open for tennis, UFC Fight Nights, Formula E,…
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Lots of things happened in the rock world on Jan. 10, both good and bad. It’s when Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis released two rock ‘n’ roll classics,…
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