Author: Matthew Reisz

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2001, this punk rock pioneer passed away at the young age of 49. Who was it? Answer: It was Joey Ramone. Two and a half years later a block of East 2nd St in NYC was officially renamed Joey Ramone Place.

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1970, these guys made their UK debut in London. Who was it? Answer: It was CCR, and they played the first of two nights at The Royal Albert Hall. I wonder who had a harder time understanding the other.

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1993, the first observance of this band’s day was celebrated in Massachusetts. Who was it? Answer: It was the The Bad Boys of Boston themselves, Aerosmith!

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1967, this guy was punched in the face by airport security. Who was it?Answer: It was Mick Jagger! Jagger lost his temper after The Rolling Stones were being searched for drugs resulting in them missing their flight.

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1983, this guy was once again on top of the UK charts, but was also #1 on the US charts for the first time in his career. Who was it? Answer: It was David Bowie with ‘Let’s Dance’. The track also featured Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1977, this album was released in the UK. It was not sold in the US till 1979 after Americans bought over 100,000 imported copies. What was it?Answer: It was the self titled album from The Clash and is considered one of the greatest punk albums of…

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1978, these guys released their debut single. A song about a man who falls in love with a prostitute. Who was it and what was the song? Answer: It was The Police and the song was Roxanne. The title came from the name of the character…

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1971, these guys launched their own record label. Who was it?Answer: It was the Rolling Stones. The first album to be released was Brian Jones Presents the Pipes of Pan at Joujouk, and is widely credited with being the first world music LP.