This Day in Rock History

This Day in Rock History: October 14th

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: October 14 1966It was on this date that Grace Slick (formerly of the Great Society) joined the Jefferson…

This Day in Rock History: October 13th

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: October 13 1962 Yodeler Frank Ifield, one of the UK’s top hitmakers, hits his career peak with the…

This Day in Rock History: October 12th

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: October 12 19681968 was a breakout year for Janis Joplin and Big Brother & the Holding Company. The album’s…

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”…

This Day in Rock History: October 10th

Time to take a look back into this day in rock history: October 10 1978 Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler escapes injury when a cherry bomb is thrown onstage in…

This Day in Rock History: October 9th

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…

This Day in Rock History: October 8th

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…

This Day in Rock History: October 7th

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…

This Day in Rock History: October 6th

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…

This Day in Rock History: October 5th

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…

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