Author: Matthew Reisz

Question: On this day in 1987 which band released their debut album on Geffen Records? The album has gone on to sell an excess of 28 million copies, 18 of those milling are in the US, making it the best-selling debut album of all time. Answer: Guns N’ Roses released their debut album on Geffen…

Question: This day in 1968 this band’s second album entered the US charts for the first time. The album contained the 17-minute title track that filled the second side of the LP which went on to sell over 4 million copies in the US alone. What’s the name of the band and album?Answer: Iron Butterfly’s…

Question: This day in 1972 these two famous classic rockers were arrested in Warwick, Rhode Island on charges of assault after a fight broke out with a newspaper photographer?Answer: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2007,  these guys played their ‘shortest live show ever’ at George Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. Who was it? Answer: It was The White Stripes. Jack White played a single C# note accompanied by a bass drum/crash cymbal hit from Meg. At the end of the…

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1988, these guys were forced to cancel a tour when the drummer was involved in a freak accident. Who was it?Answer: It was Aerosmith! Joey Kramer’s car caught on fire and was completely destroyed as he was filling up with gas. He was admitted to hospital…

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1962, these guys played their first ever gig at The Regent Dansette in Rhyl. Answer: It was The Beatles and tickets cost five shillings, ($0.70).

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1968, these guys played their first gig at a small backstreet Blues club in Birmingham, England. Who was it? Answer: It was Black Sabbath.

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2012, It was announced that this guy announced that this guy had grossed up $158.1 million in concert ticket sales worldwide. Who was it? Answer: It was former Pink Floyd bassist Roger Waters with The Wall Live show. Bruce Springsteen came in second place with $79.9…

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2011, this guy joined three local musicians at a fundraising charity show in Monmouth Wales, where tickets cost £3. Who was it? Answer: It was Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant! The event was a tribute to his friend, Led Zeppelin producer Pat Moran. Plant delighted…