A Glimpse into the Timeless Legacy

“Yesterday in Rock” offers a daily glimpse into the history of rock music, reminding us of its profound impact on culture, society, and our lives. The genre’s history is a tapestry woven with tales of creativity, innovation, and, at times, tragedy. By revisiting these moments, we can better appreciate the rich and diverse heritage of rock ‘n’ roll and its enduring influence on music and beyond. So, stay tuned, because tomorrow, we’ll dive into another page of rock history, exploring the moments that continue to shape our musical world.

March 5th

March 5th 1974 Gregg Allman’s “Laid Back” goes gold. The album, released the previous year, contains “Midnight Rider.” 2007 KoЯn’s “MTV Unplugged” album is released. The album debuts at #9 on the Billboard 200 with approximate first-week sales of 51,000 copies. 2022 Shinedown’s “Planet Zero” is #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs…

This Week in Rock

Nickelback Return To The Top

“The Best Of Nickelback: Volume 1” is #1 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart. The set advanced from #2 …
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Volbeat Announces New Album

Volbeat have announced their ninth album, “God Of Angels Trust,” featuring the single “By A Monster’s …
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Ghost’s Album To Drop In April

Ghost will deliver “Skeletá,” featuring “Satanized,” on April 25th. A press release claims “Satanized” is …
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“An Evening With Heart” Coming

Heart, who are currently on the North American leg of the “Royal Flush” trek, have …
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Bruce Dickinson’s “The Mandrake Project Live 2025” Rolls In August

Bruce Dickinson has announced an extensive North American solo tour in support of his current studio …
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The Offspring’s Summer Trek

The Offspring have announced the North American leg of their “Supercharged Worldwide In ’25” tour. The 34-date run, …
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Rock Music History

President’s Day Special: When Presidents Meet Rock Stars

It doesn’t happen often but when Presidents meet Rock musicians it usually occurs when a musician is being recognized for career achievements (White House events/Kennedy Center Honors) or good works …
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Today In Rock: February 16th, 1993 – Nirvana Receives International Honor

On this day… Nirvana won the Best International Newcomer category at the 13th annual BRIT Awards in London …
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Today In Rock: February 12th, 1997 – PopMart Tour Announced

U2 made the announcement during a news conference at a Kmart discount store in Manhattan, New York City …
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Today In Rock: February 10th, 1978 – Van Halen’s Debut Album

On this day… Van Halen’s self-title debut album dropped. The set included “Runnin’ With The Devil,” “Eruption” and …
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Today In Rock: February 9th, 1964 – The Beatles Make Their U.S. Debut

On this day… an estimated 73 million people watched The Beatles perform “All My Loving,” “Till There Was …
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