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
Jimi Hendrix
James Marshall Hendrix was born in Seattle, dropped out of high school, joined the Army (rather than go to prison …
The Bangles
Beware of novelty songs. It may be fun to do one. But bands rarely think …
Iron Maiden
Named after a torture device and having a demented mascot known as ‘Eddie’, Iron Maiden …
Audioslave
Breaking a new act is a crapshoot. To minimize the risk, record labels often sign …
The Offspring
The Offspring isn’t a bad moniker but it’s sure no Clowns Of Death. Now that’s …
The Wallflowers
The world is littered with the failed offspring of the famous. Bob Dylan is a …
Fall Out Boy
Three years after Chicago’s Fall Out Boy formed Island Records provided an advance for the …
Best Rock Songs
John Mellencamp’s Best Songs
When you get kicked out of a group called Snakepit Banana Farm you might want to reconsider your career options. And what could be going through your mind when you …
10 Classic Rock Songs For The 4th Of July
Celebrating the people, places and even politics of the U.S.A. 10. Born In The U.S.A. – Bruce Springsteen …
2026 #1 Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs (So Far)
Three Days Grace Kill Me Fast The Funeral Portrait Dark Thoughts Mammoth The Spell 12/13/25 Kill Me Fast …
Select July Album Releases
Rolling Stones, Devildriver, Tim Montana and Motionless In White have albums dropping in July. Splat! 7/3 Deep Purple: …
10 Best Oasis Songs
Liam Gallagher was lead singer for a band that included Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs (rhythm guitar), Paul McGuigan (bass), …
Paul McCartney Rocks: His 10 Best
Though Paul McCartney is best known for ballads (“Yesterday”) and “Silly Love Songs,” the former Beatle could kick …
