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Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1962, this guy was at No.1 on the UK singles chart. The song stayed at the top of the charts for six weeks. Who was it and what was the song?Answer: It was Cliff Richard with ‘The Young Ones’. It also made Cliff the first UK…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1964, The Rolling Stones recorded this song at Olympic Studios, London. What was it? Answer: It was ‘Not Fade Away’. The song which was first recorded by Buddy Holly and the Crickets would go on to became The Stones first US single.
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1978, this soundtrack album started a 24-week run at No.1. What was it?Answer: It was ‘Saturday Night Fever’. It went on to sell over 30 million copies worldwide, making it the bestselling soundtrack album of all time!
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2020, the rock and roll world had to say goodbye to this guy, arguably the greatest drummer of all time. Who was it?Answer: It was Neil Peart of Rush. He placed at No.4 in Rolling Stone’s list of all-time greatest drummers, a sham! Peart was well-known…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1975, the mayor of Boston canceled this band’s concert after 2,000 fans rioted trying to buy tickets. Who was it?Answer: It was Led Zeppelin. The fans caused an estimated $50,000 to $75,000 damage at Boston Garden. The gig during the bands North American tour was rescheduled…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1991 these guys went to No. 1 on the album chart with a song originally recorded for the Nightmare on Elm Street 5 soundtrack. Who was it and what was the song?Answer: It was Iron Maiden with ‘Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter.’ The second single…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1975, this guy started a two-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with a remake. Who was it?Answer: It was Elton John! He went to No.1 on the US singles chart with his version of The Beatles ‘Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds’. His…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1967, having received a US army draft notice, this guy refused to be sworn in, saying he was a conscientious objector. Who was it?Answer: It was Beach Boy Carl Wilson!
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1973, these guys made their live debut when they appeared at Chequers Bar in Sydney. Who was it? Answer: It was the greatest rock band in the world, AC/DC!
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2009, this guy was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. Who was it? Answer: It was Neil Young. Other Canadian musicians who have been given the award include Bryan Adams, Leonard Cohen and the members of Rush.
