Today in Rock Music News and History
A collection of epic events, milestones, birthdays, chart-toppers, concerts, record releases, and relevant rock music news for this day, all brought to you by the Today in Rock Music History staff.
Featured Artists
Greta Van Fleet
There are a lot of valid reasons for skipping the high school prom but being on tour is usually not …
Buckcherry
Buckcherry formed in 1995. Whether the band’s name was a spoonerism of ‘Chuck Berry’ or …
David Bowie
Like so many young musicians, David Jones was in and out of a number of …
The Police
At the beginning of ’77, ex-schoolteacher Gordon Sumner a.k.a. Sting (so named for his fondness …
Paramore
Talent shows are held all over the country. Kids are run through the mill from …
Cream
Cream was the brainstorm of drummer Ginger Baker. He had been toiling away with several …
Poison
If you’re gonna be a big hair & make-up band it might be a good …
Best Rock Songs
Def Leppard’s Top 10
Def Leppard played their first gig in ’78 and were recording the following year. While doing passably well in their native U.K., they didn’t have much impact elsewhere and found …
Mötley Crüe’s Top 10
Mötley Crüe came together in ‘81. Bassist Nikki Sixx (Frank Ferrano) teamed with drummer Tommy Lee (Bass). Guitarist …
R.E.M.’s Top 10
R.E.M. got together in the spring of ’80. Peter Buck (guitar), Mike Mills (bass), Bill Berry (drums) and …
White Stripes Top 10 Songs
The duo, White Stripes, hailed from Detroit in the late ’90s. Former Country/Rock drummer (with Goober and the …
Van Halen Rules – Their 10 Best
Van Halen formed in Pasadena, CA. The band was known for Eddie Van Halen’s guitar virtuosity and flamboyant …
INXS Top 10
INXS started with the Farris Brothers (guitarist Tim, keyboardist Andrew and drummer Jon) in ’79. School friends, bassist …
