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, 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 & […]

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 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 […]

Today in Rock History Feb 22, 1989 – Jethro Tull Beats Metallica at Grammys

Interview – Ian Anderson Talks About that Grammy – From our sister Channel – Rock History Channel – Subscribe If You Like!! Today in Rock History Feb 22, 1989 – Jethro Tull Beats Metallica at Grammys HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY MUSIC..CHECK OUT OUR STORE FOR T-SHIRTS, MUGS ETC https://teespring.com/stores/rock-history-music-store?page=1 OUR […]

Today in Music History January 21, 1984, Yes “Owner of a Lonely Heart” #1 in Billboard with Jon Anderson

From yesterday. “Owner of a Lonely Heart” reached #1 in Billboard. Hear Yes lead singer Jon Anderson talk about the tune and the “90125” album. HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY MUSIC..CHECK OUT OUR STORE FOR T-SHIRTS, MUGS ETC OUR NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT https://www.instagram.com/rockhistorymusic/ We have 4 active YouTube Channels featuring John […]