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
Sum 41
Sum 41’s first single, “Fat Lip,” went to #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and became the band’s …
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 …
Greta Van Fleet
There are a lot of valid reasons for skipping the high school prom but being …
Best Rock Songs
Mötley Crüe’s Top 10
Mötley Crüe came together in ‘81. Bassist Nikki Sixx (Frank Ferrano) teamed with drummer Tommy Lee (Bass). Guitarist Mick Mars (Bob Deal) signed-on. The original lead singer lasted two days …
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 …
INXS Top 10
INXS started with the Farris Brothers (guitarist Tim, keyboardist Andrew and drummer Jon) in ’79. School friends, bassist …
