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
Ghost
Ghost made an immediate impression. Papa Emeritus wore a skull mask and dressed like a “demonic anti-Pope. He was backed …
The Killers
Keyboardist Brandon Flowers, after being dumped by the synth-pop outfit Blush Response over whether or …
Blondie
“Heart Of Glass” was one of those transition songs. It came along as disco’s excesses …
Arctic Monkeys
News of the Arctic Monkeys’ U.K. success initially had to be viewed skeptically. They were …
The Cars
The Cars In most cases, a band has to rule its home turf before it …
Jimi Hendrix
James Marshall Hendrix was born in Seattle, dropped out of high school, joined the Army …
The Bangles
Beware of novelty songs. It may be fun to do one. But bands rarely think …
Best Rock Songs
10 Classic Aerosmith Songs
Early Aerosmith got slammed for being a second-rate Rolling Stones. Singer Steve Tyler possessed more than a passing resemblance to Mick Jagger. It wasn’t his fault. Jagger just got to …
John Mellencamp’s Best Songs
When you get kicked out of a group called Snakepit Banana Farm you might want to reconsider your …
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), …
