Author: Matthew Reisz

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1988, these guys started recording their first album using a $600 loan from an old school friend. Who was it? Answer: It was Nirvana with ‘Bleach’.

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1964, this guy had a nervous breakdown during a flight from Los Angeles to Houston. What was it? Answer: It was Beach Boy Brian Wilson. Wilson left the band to concentrate on writing and producing. Glen Campbell replaced Wilson for the bands live shows before Bruce…

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1987, this guy was pronounced ‘dead on arrival’ in an ambulance when his heart stopped beating for two minutes. Who was it? Answer: It was Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue. Sixx was given two shots of adrenaline in his chest to revive him. Fellow band members…

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1985, this album passed Michael Jackson’s Thriller to become the second longest-lasting LP on the Billboard US Top 10. What was it?Answer: It was Bruce Springsteen’s album, Born in the USA. It stayed there for 79 weeks. Only The Sound of Music with Julie Andrews lasted…

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1974, this guy officially replaced Bernie Leadon in the Eagles. Who was it?Answer: It was Joe Walsh! Joe joined after producer Bill Szymczyk had recommended Walsh to The Eagles.

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2005, these guys had the top-grossing tour of 2005, according to Billboard. More than three million people watched their sell-out 90-date tour which grossed $260 million dollars.  Who was it? Answer: It was U2! The Vertigo tour outperformed The Eagles, Neil Diamond, Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart,…

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1993, MTV aired these guys’ ‘Unplugged’ session for the first time. Who was it? Answer: It was Nirvana. Unlike many artists who appeared on the show, Nirvana filmed its entire performance in a single take with the band’s fourteen-song setlist included six cover versions.

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1969, this guy played what would be his final ever gig in the UK when he appeared at The Lyceum Ballroom, London. Who was it?Answer: It was John Lennon. He played with the Plastic Ono Band in a UNICEF ‘Peace for Christmas’ benefit. George Harrison, Eric…

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2019, this guy became the oldest male solo artist to have a No.1 album when the singer’s 10th chart topper. Who was it?Answer: It was Sir Rod Stewart with ‘You’re In My Heart’. Sir Rod, who was 74 years and 11 months old, took the record…

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2000, this guy held his first-ever London book signing at Waterstone’s in Piccadilly. Who was it? Answer: It was Sir Paul McCartney! Sir Paul was in the store to sign copies of his new book, Paul McCartney Paintings.