Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: October 9 1973   The “King” Elvis Presley divorces Priscilla at her request claiming she’s neglected.  “Cilla” had been…

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: October 8 1957 Jerry Lee Lewis records the classic “Great Balls of Fire”. 1966Jackie Wilson headlines a stacked…

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: October 7 1957 American Bandstand debuts on US television with Dick Clark as host.  He would later reveal…

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: October 6 1973 Art Garfunkel charts with a Jimmy Webb tune, “All I Know”.  It’s his first hit…

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: October 5 1968Cream begins its farewell tour citing internal struggles.  Portions of the tour are included in the…

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: October 4 1968Big Brother & the Holding Company play Cleveland’s Public Hall.  Poster courtesy of Raw Sugar Studio…

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: October 3 1967 Woody Guthrie says farewell to his mortal coil, the victim of Huntington’s Chorea which first…

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: October 2 1971 Carlos Santana rose to prominence at the Fillmores and Woodstock.  Here’s a look at what…

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: October 1 1966  Jimi Hendrix plays his first UK appearance jamming with Cream at London Polytechnic.  Let’s just…

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: September 30 1965Donovan scores his American television debut on ABC-TV’s Shindig! along with The Hollies, The Turtles and…