This Day in Rock History

This Day in Rock History: August 24

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: August 24 1967 The Doors performed at Cleveland’s Public Auditorium.  A riot breaks out in front of a…

This Day in Rock History: August 23rd

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: August 23 1967 A birthday party to remember and some refuse to forget!  Celebrating his 21st birthday as…

This Day in Rock History: August 22nd

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: August 22 1956 Colonel Tom Parker moves quickly.  Just three days after signing on as Elvis Presley’s manager,…

This Day in Rock History: August 21st

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: August 21 1961 Okay, let’s take a break.  Patsy Cline starts work recording her version of Willie Nelson’s…

This Day in Rock History: August 20th

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: August 20 1966 Cleveland’s own!  The Outsiders chart again with the follow up to “Time Won’t Let Me”,…

This Day in Rock History: August 19th

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: August 19 1968The final episode of The Monkees airs on NBC.  It was later rerun on CBS from…

This Day in Rock History: August 18th

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: August 18 1977 Tragedy in Memphis as two girls from Missouri are killed when an 18-year old driver…

This Day in Rock History: August 17th

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: August 17 1969 Jimi Hendrix insists on headlining the Woodstock concert, but delays finally bring him to the…

This Day in Rock History: August 16th

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: August 16 1938For many, this is the guy who started it all.  The singer who allegedly sold his…

This Day in Rock History: August 15th

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: August 15 1965 A massive crowd shows up for the Beatles 1965 show at New York’s Shea Stadium. …

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