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
Ronnie James Dio
Ronnie James Dio (Ronald James Padavona) had an impressive career arc. Each band was in was more successful than the …
Sum 41
Sum 41’s first single, “Fat Lip,” went to #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks …
Black Crowes
Some groups build a huge audience but once the hits stop, so do they. Others, …
Green Day
Guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong and bassist Mike Dirnt started their first band when they were …
Green Day
Guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong and bassist Mike Dirnt started their first band when they were …
Ramones
New York’s CBGBs was a unique Rock venue. Just off Houston St. in the Bowery …
Kings Of Leon
Like countless musicians, Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill earned their musical chops playing in church …
Best Rock Songs
Def Leppard’s Top 10
Def Leppard played their first gig in ’78 and were recording the following year. While doing passably well in their native U.K., they didn’t have much impact elsewhere and found …
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 …
3 Doors Down: The Top 10
3 Doors Down’s ’00 debut single, “Kryptonite,” which lead singer Brad Arnold wrote while in high school, peaked …
Van Halen Rules – Their 10 Best
Van Halen formed in Pasadena, CA. The band was known for Eddie Van Halen’s guitar virtuosity and flamboyant …
