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 25th
2010 – John Fogerty’s “Centerfield” is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The title track from the former Creedence Clearwater Revival leader’s ’85 album is a mainstay at baseball games and features the lyrics “Put me in coach, I’m ready to play, today.” He takes the stage at the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., and performs the song before the start of the annual induction ceremonies.
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