Today in Rock History, July 28, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Smoke on the Water, T-Rex

July 28, 2022 – Today we talk about Dr Hook, Pink Floyd, Bad Company and Deep Purple birth dates. Also, we lost a member of Pennywise, The Tymes and KC and the Sunshine band. There was important music released on this date from George Harrison, Deep Purple and Barenaked Ladies. […]

Today in Rock History, July 27, Band On the Run Hits #1, Skynyrd Member Dies, Big Start For Rick Astley

July 27, 2022 – Rockers from Firefall, Paper Lace and Soul Asylum were born in this day in History. It was a big day for very memorable tunes in the history of music including Paul McCartney’s “Band on the Run,” and John Denver’s “Annie’s Song. Check out the video. John […]

Today in Rock History, July 26, Mick Jagger (Stones), Roger Taylor (Queen) Birthdays, Peter Gabriel, Sledgehammer hits #1

July 26, 2022 – When It’s Mick Jagger’s birthday you know it’s a big day in Rock. He is easily one of the greatest frontmen in the history of music. He turns 79 today. It’s also Roger Taylor of Queen’s birthday. JJ Cale and Mary Wells passed on this day […]

Today In Rock History, July 25, Earth Wind & Fire, Roy Orbison, David Bowie, AC/DC, Metallica, Bob Dylan Goes Electric

July 25, 2022 – On this day in history Roy Orbison got some satisfaction from a song he co-wrote with Joe Melson. He was hoping Elvis or the Everly Brothers would record it. They both turned down the song. on July 25, 1960 Orbison went to #2 on the U.S. […]

Today in Rock History, July 24, Elton John. America, Dan Peek, Survivor, Eyes of the Tiger

July 24, 2022 – Another big day in the history of rock and roll and other related genre’s that we cover. Musicians born on this day include drummers Alan Whitehead (Marmalade), Graham Lear (Gino Vannelli, Paul Anka, REO Speedwagen), and Paul Geary (Extreme). We lost drummer Bobby Ramirez in 1972 […]

Today in Rock History, July 22, Don Henley, Rick Davies of Supertramp, Doors, LA Woman

July 22, 2022 – There has always been that Supertramp debate on who best writer and/or singer was. Roger Hodgson or Rick Davies? How about both? There were no weak links in this amazing band that mixed pop, rock and prog with a little symphony for good measure. Well, today […]

Today In Rock History, July 20, Chris Cornell, Moody Blues, Santana, Chester Bennington.

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Today In Rock History, July 19th, Eagles’ Bernie Leadon, Queen’s Brian May, Genesis, Invisible Touch

July 19, 2022 – As we start with todays rock history we wish everyone a happy birthday to you if it’s your big day. Check out the video. If you would like to donate to “Rock History Music” https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VB2DNTLWAK8RN Support “Rock History Music” on Patreon http://patreon.com/rockhistorychannels HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY […]

Today In Rock History, July 17, Black Sabbath, Hendrix, Ozzy, Springsteen

July 17, 2022 – First off, if today is your birthday we hope you have a fabulous day!!! Much happened today in Rock history. Watch the video for all the goodies. Support “Rock History Music” on Patreon http://patreon.com/rockhistorychannels If you would like to donate to “Rock History Music” https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VB2DNTLWAK8RN HELP […]

Today In Rock Music, July 16, Harry Chapin, Jon Lord, Stewart Copeland

July 16, 2022 – It was a big day in Rock and Roll. Stewart Copeland of the Police was born on this day but we also lost some heavy hitters including Styx drummer John Panozzo, Deep Purple’s Keyboardist Jon Lord and singer songwriter Harry Chapin. Check out the video for […]