Today in Rock Music News and History
A collection of epic events, milestones, birthdays, chart-toppers, concerts, record releases, and relevant rock music news for this day, all brought to you by the Today in Rock Music History staff.
Featured Artists
Halestorm
It’s always impressive when a band’s debut full-length album lands in the Top 40 of the Billboard 200. That happened …
The Knack
The Knack The word on The Knack was they recorded their debut album “Get The …
Bad English
John Waite – Vocals, Neal Schon – Guitars, Jonathan Cain – Keyboards, Ricky Phillips – …
The Stooges/Iggy Pop
David Bowie must be the patron saint of comebacks. When Mott The Hoople was ready …
BoDeans
Like the Rembrandts, the BoDeans are best remembered for a song that became TV show …
Ronnie James Dio
Ronnie James Dio (Ronald James Padavona) had an impressive career arc. Each band was in …
Sum 41
Sum 41’s first single, “Fat Lip,” went to #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks …
Best Rock Songs
The Top 10: Joan Jett
The Runaways featured both Joan Jett (Joan Marie Larkin) and Lita Ford. Despite being big in Japan and recording a Rock version of Martha and the Vandella’s “Nowhere To Run,” …
Beyond Nirvana – Great Grunge Songs
Nirvana was credited for taking Grunge to the mainstream. They also put a merciful end to “Hair Metal,” …
Def Leppard’s Top 10
Def Leppard played their first gig in ’78 and were recording the following year. While doing passably well …
Mötley Crüe’s Top 10
Mötley Crüe came together in ‘81. Bassist Nikki Sixx (Frank Ferrano) teamed with drummer Tommy Lee (Bass). Guitarist …
Select June Rock Releases: Evanescence, The Pretty Reckless, Stitched Up Heart & More
Evanescence 6/5 Evanescence: Sanctuary Evanescence’s sixth studio album features the single, “Who Will You Follow.” “This album is …
Shinedown’s Top 10
Shinedown has scored the most #1s on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs chart. But there is more to the …
