The Rock History Report for October 27th
1960 – Ben E. King sat down to record his first two solo songs, “Spanish Harlem” and “Stand by Me.” 1975 – Bruce Springsteen simultaneously…
Bruce Springsteen
Celebrity Birthdays for September 23rd
Musician Bruce Springsteen (Dancin’ in the Dark) hits 60 today. Academy Award winning actor Mickey Rooney (Lifetime Achievement Award) is 89 today. Actress LisaRaye McCoy…
The Rock History Report for August 25th
1970 – Emerson, Lake and Palmer made their first live concert appearance, playing at Plymouth Guild Hall in Plymouth, England. 1970 – Elton John made…
The Rock History Report for July 27th
1974 – Lynyrd Skynyrd released their classic tune “Sweet Home Alabama.” 1976 – John Lennon’s request for permanent residency in the United States was finally…
The Rock History Report for July 2nd
1956 – Buddy Holly released his first single, “Love Me.” 1969 – Bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell departed the Jimi Hendrix Experience. 1976…
The Rock History Report for June 19th
1976 – Blue Oyster Cult released their album Agents of Fortune. 1977 – Led Zeppelin performed a one-off concert in San Diego between six shows…
The Rock History Report for June 18th
1948 – In New York City, Columbia Records unveiled a new, longer playing phonograph record, the 33 1/3. 1967 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience made…
The Rock History Report for June 8th
1966 – Elvis Presley’s “Paradise Hawaiian Style” film premiered. 1968 – The Rolling Stones released “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.” 1974 – Rick Wakeman departed Yes to…
The Rock History Report for June 4th
1977 – Supertramp released “Give A Little Bit.” 1984 – Bruce Springsteen’s classic album Born in the U.S.A. was released. 1992 – After a round…
The Rock History Report for June 2nd
1967 – Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was released in the US. 1978 – Bruce Springsteen released the album Darkness On The Edge of…
The Rock History Report for May 28th
1957 – The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), which is responsible for organizing the Grammy Awards, was established. 1966 – The Rolling…
The Rock History Report for May 15th
1957 – Elvis Presley inhaled a cap from one of his teeth. He had to be taken to a Los Angeles hospital to have it…