Every member of this Classic 70s band is dead except one – Today in Rock History

Every member of this Classic 70s band is dead except one, birthdays for Ian Anderson(Jethro Tull), Peter Beckett (Player), Bryan Adams Hits #1 with “Reckless” & there was tragedy for Neil Peart (Rush).  August 10, 2022 – This one took hours to put together because so much happened in Rock […]

Whitney Houston is Born, Jerry Garcia Dies & McCartney Records “Mother Nature’s Son’ 25 times

August 9, 2022 – Whitney Houston is Born, Jerry Garcia Dies & McCartney Records “Mother Nature’s Son’ 25 times at Abbey Road Studios, Sly & The Family Stone Release their ultimate summer song “Hot Fun In the Summertime,” AC/DC scored their first UK No.1 album. Watch the video. John Beaudin has […]

The Day We Lost The Rhinestone Cowboy, Metallica’s first single Flops, Beatles Pose On Abbey Road

Aug 8, 2022 – The Day We Lost The Rhinestone Cowboy, Metallica’s first single Flops, Beatles Pose On Abbey Road, Billy Joel’s Drummer Liberty Devitto is Born, Joel Releases “An Innocent Man,” Madonna & U2 Goes #1 Again, Xanadu Gets killed by the Critics. John Beaudin has been in major […]

Pink Floyd’s Psychedelic First Album, Purple Rain Reigns 24 Weeks, Goodbye Marilyn

August 4, 2022 – She’s not a rocker but Marilyn was certainly a singer and a true entertainment icon. Goodbye Marilyn Monroe. Check out the video. John Beaudin has been in major market radio (Edmonton, Vancouver & Calgary) for 40 years and a music journalist since 1989. He graduated from […]

Today In Rock History, August 3, Happy Birthday James Hetfield, CCR Release “Green River”

August 3, 2022 – Remember please share our videos especially if you know someone who was born on August 3rd. John Beaudin has been in major market radio (Edmonton, Vancouver & Calgary) for 40 years and a music journalist since 1989. He graduated from Broadcasting school as a newsman so […]

Today In Rock History, Aug 2, Last CCR Tour, Doors & Eagles At #1

August 2, 2022 – Remember if it’s your birthday on August 2 – Have a great day. If you know someone celebrating a birthday please share this video on their timeline. John Beaudin has been in major market radio (Edmonton, Vancouver & Calgary) for 40 years and a music journalist […]

Today in Rock History, August 1st, Jerry Garcia, Tommy Bolin, Def Leppard, Bob Seger & AC/DC

August 1, 2022 – We started doing our “Today In Rock History” on July 4th, 2022 and this is easily the date, so far, with the most birthdays. The ‘born today’ group includes, Paddy Moloney of the Chieftains, Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead, also bass wiz Prakash John, The […]

Today In Rock History, July 31, The Eagles Break Up On Stage, JT, “You’ve Got a Friend,” Eye of the Tiger, Survivor

July 31, 2022 – The Eagles kind of exploded live on stage on this date in 1980. The band was doing a fundraiser for Senator Alan Cranston, who thanked each of the band members at a meet-and-greet before the performance. According to Glenn Frey, Don Felder responded by saying, “You’re welcome, […]

Today In Rock History, July 30, Kate Bush & Paul Anka’s Birthday, Troggs, Wild Thing

July 30, 2022 – Happy birthday to the great Kate Bush who recently saw her old classic “Running Up That Hill” receive a new life courtesy of the Netflix hit “Stranger Things.” Kate is blowing out 64 candles today. Also, Canada’s first teen idol Paul Anka turns 81 today. Check […]

Today in Rock History, July 29, Happy Birthday Rush’s Geddy Lee, RIP Mama Cass, Zeppelin Ripped Off, Glenn Frey’s Last Eagles Show

July 29, 2022 – If you were born on this day Happy Birthday to you. You share your special day with Neal Doughty of REO Speedwagon, Bruce Sprinsteen’s wife and E Street Band member Patti Scialfa, Rush bassist and lead singer Geddy Lee etc. In 1974 we lost Mamas & […]