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.
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June 10th
2007 – It goes on and on and on. Journey’s ’81 hit “Don’t Stop Believin’” is heard during the finale of HBO’s The Sopranos. Former Journey singer Steve Perry, who co-wrote the tune with keyboardist Jonathan Cain and guitarist Neal Schon, says the way the song was utilized in the last scene “blew my mind.”
Featured Artists
The Knack
The Knack The word on The Knack was they recorded their debut album “Get The Knack” in eleven days for …
Bad English
John Waite – Vocals, Neal Schon – Guitars, Jonathan Cain – Keyboards, Ricky Phillips – …
The Stooges/Iggy Pop
David Bowie must be the patron saint of comebacks. When Mott The Hoople was ready …
BoDeans
Like the Rembrandts, the BoDeans are best remembered for a song that became TV show …
Ronnie James Dio
Ronnie James Dio (Ronald James Padavona) had an impressive career arc. Each band was in …
Sum 41
Sum 41’s first single, “Fat Lip,” went to #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks …
Black Crowes
Some groups build a huge audience but once the hits stop, so do they. Others, …
Best Rock Songs
The Top 10: Joan Jett
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Beyond Nirvana – Great Grunge Songs
Nirvana was credited for taking Grunge to the mainstream. They also put a merciful end to “Hair Metal,” …
Def Leppard’s Top 10
Def Leppard played their first gig in ’78 and were recording the following year. While doing passably well …
Mötley Crüe’s Top 10
Mötley Crüe came together in ‘81. Bassist Nikki Sixx (Frank Ferrano) teamed with drummer Tommy Lee (Bass). Guitarist …
Select June Rock Releases: Evanescence, The Pretty Reckless, Stitched Up Heart & More
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Shinedown’s Top 10
Shinedown has scored the most #1s on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs chart. But there is more to the …
