August 20, 2022 – We have doing this “Today in Rock History” since July 4, 2022. Usually on any given research day we come up with 5-10 birthdays but today we have 20 and one of these rockers first hard dreams of being an accountant – well that didn’t happen. […]
August 17, 2022 – Guitarist Didn’t Commit Suicide in Fear He’d miss Alcohol too Much If He Was Dead. What? Now, that’s a thick addiction. Find out who it is in the video. Born today? The late great Boston Drummer Sib Hasian,lead singer for Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland, the Go Go’s Belinda […]
August 13, 2022 – Lets look back at this day in Rock History. 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 he would have the skills to write […]
She Died Just 16 Days After Hendrix, Another “27 Club” Member Watch 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 Broadcasting school as a newsman so he would have the skills to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
