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Red 103.1 wants to help you get in the holiday spirit with the Rock Holiday Tradition that is Trans-Siberian Orchestra! Trans-Siberian Orchestra is making a stop at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Friday, December 3rd! Listen every day this week for Ryan O’Brien’s Red Rock Trivia at 3:30 for your shot at a…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2010, this guy’s autobiography Life was at No. 1 on the New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestseller list. Who was it?Answer: It was Keith Richards! The book by The Rolling Stones guitarist went on to be a million seller.
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2007, these guys went to No.1 on the UK album chart, the group’s first full studio album since 1979 and became the highest selling album of the year. Who was it and what was the album?Answer: It was the Eagles with Long Road out of Eden…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1977, during a concert at Wembley, London, this guy announced his retirement from live performances. Who was it?Answer: It was Elton John! Spoiler Alert: He would continue live performances.
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1979, these guys played the second of three sold out nights at the Hammersmith Odeon, London, England, with Def Leppard supporting. Who was it?Answer: It was the Greatest Rock Band in the World, AC/DC!!
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1956, this guy bought a new Harley Davidson motorbike and spent the day riding round Memphis on his new bike with actress Natalie Wood. Who was it?Answer: It was Elvis!
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2014, this guy handed over his large collection of Alamo memorabilia to a Texas museum, calling the donation the end of a six-decade “journey”. Who was it? Answer: It was Phil Collins! “I’m 64,” he said of his fascination with the 1836 battle. “When I was…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1972, The United States Council for World Affairs announced it was adopting this song as it’s official tune. What was it?Answer: It was ‘Join Together’ by The Who.
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1984, During a US tour, these guys allocated a specific recording area for fans to bootleg the show. Who was it? Answer: It was Don Potter’s favorite band, The Grateful Dead. The show was in Berkley.
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2004, Apple launched the Special Edition iPod featuring these guys. Who was it? Answer: It was our Artist of the Week, U2! The iPod was being introduced as the band released their new album ‘How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb.’
