Author: Matthew Reisz

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.

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2010, it was reported that these guys were the highest earning touring act of the year, taking in over $200 million. Who was it? Answer: It was Bon Jovi! AC/DC landed at number two for the second year in a row, with tickets sales from their…

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1993, Canadian singer Shania Twain married this famous record producer. Who was it? Answer: It was Mutt Lange, who produced several classic rock albums and was featured singing the intro on Def Leppard’s “Rock of Ages”.

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1969, these guys were at No.1 on the US album charts, the band’s first album to reach No.1. Who was it and what was the album? Answer: It was Led Zeppelin with II! It went on to sell over six million copies in the US alone….

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,…