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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July 12th
2012 – Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler says he is leaving American Idol (a TV singing competition) to focus his attention on the band. “After some long, hard thoughts I’ve decided it’s time for me to let go of my mistress, American Idol, before she boils my rabbit,” says Tyler. He was a judge for two seasons.
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10 Classic Green Day Songs
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