Author: Matthew Reisz

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1967, The Monkees began a 29-date tour with this band as support act. However, they were dropped after six shows after being told their act was not suitable for their teenybopper audience. Who was it? Answer: It was The Jimi Hendrix Experience.

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1985, this guy went to No.1 on the US singles chart for the 3rd time with this hit. Who was it and what was the song?Answer: It was Phil Collins with ‘Sussudio’, a made-up word that Collins said was both the name of the girl in…

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2003, this guy made his last ever live performance. Who was it?Answer: It was Johnny Cash when he appeared at the Carter Ranch. Before singing “Ring of Fire”, Cash read a statement about his late wife that he had written shortly before taking the stage: “The…

Question: It was this day in Rock History, this piece of tech was released. It would change the way people listened to music and over the next 30 years they sold over 385 million units. What was it?Answer: It was the Sony Walkman. A groundbreaking piece of tech that would remain a staple until the…

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1956, this guy appeared on NBC- TV’s ‘The Steve Allen Show’. US TV critic John Crosby called him an  ‘unspeakable, untalented and vulgar young entertainer.’ Answer: It was the hip shakin King of Rock N Roll, Elvis Pressley!

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1973, this guy knocked Paul McCartney from the top of the US singles chart. Who was it?Answer: It was George Harrison! The song was ‘Give Me Love, Give Me Peace On Earth’. His second US No.1 and  the opening track on his 1973 album Living in…

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1967 this guy was found guilty of allowing his house to be used for the illegal smoking of cannabis. Who was it? Answer: It was Keith Richards! He was sentenced to one year in jail and a $850 fine. Mick Jagger was also fined $170 and…