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This Day in Rock History: November 20th

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: November 20 1970 Talk about power trios!  Grand Funk Railroad was at the top of its game in…

This Day in Rock History: November 15th

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: November 15 1968 One of John Lennon’s favorite bands (he listened to “Whiter Shade of Pale” endlessly), Procol…

This Day in Rock History: November 11th

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: November 11 1971 Not content to only write song lyrics, Bob Dylan saw his novel Tarantula published on…

This Day in Rock History: October 31st

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: October 31 1971Rock and Roll Hall of Fame songwriter Laura Nyro made a rare concert appearance in Cleveland…

This Day in Rock History: October 11th

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: October 11 1962 The Beatles make it to the UK charts with their first hit, “Love Me Do”…

43 Years Ago Today – Black Oak And Bruce Springsteen At Kent State

Black Oak Arkansas, Bruce Springsteen – Kent State University – January 19, 1974 43 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Black Oak Arkansas performed at the Student Center Ballroom at Kent…

30 Years Ago Today – Ramones At Kent State University

Ramones – Kent State University – November 15, 1986 30 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, The Ramones performed at Kent State University as part of the tour to support their…

46 Years Ago Today – Jefferson Airplane At Kent State

Jefferson Airplane, Sha Na Na – Kent State University– October 10, 1970 46 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, The Jefferson Airplane performed at the Memorial Gym for the 1970…

41 Years Ago Today – Fleetwood Mac At Kent State

Fleetwood Mac, Ambrosia– Kent State University– September 26, 1975 41 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Fleetwood Mac performed two sold out shows in the Student Center Ballroom…

41 Years Ago Today – Eagles At Kent State University

Eagles, Dan Fogelberg – Kent State University– May 3, 1975 41 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, The Eagles performed at the Memorial Gymnasium at Kent State University as part of…