Red Rock Trivia 6/18
It was this day in Rock History in 1977, these guys went to No.1 on the US singles chart with this hit, the groups first and only US No.1. Bonus if you can name the Artist and title!
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It was Rod Stewart! You though I was gonna say Paul McCartney, didn’t ya?! 90,000 is also the capacity for Wembley stadium btw. Not bad Rod, not too bad at all.
Red Rock Trivia 6/17
It was this day in Rock History in 1995 this guy set an attendance record for Wembley Stadium with a concert crowd of 90,000. The 1985 Live Aid concert only drew 72,000. Who was it?
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It was Deep Purple! Croatia went out without a single win, but a concert from Deep Purple must have soothed the sting of that loss.
Red Rock Trivia 6/16
It was this day in Rock History in 2006, these guys perform a concert to inspire the Croatian soccer squad after their 1-0 loss to Brazil in the World Cup.
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It was the rock group Dire Straits and the album was “Brothers in Arms”. I loved that album as it was one of the first CD’s my Dad bought.
Red Rock Trivia 6/15
It was this day in Rock History in 1985 this British group started a 9 week run at #1 on the US Album charts. Who was it? Bonus points if you can tell me the Album…..
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It was the legendary Pink Floyd! Roger Waters, who left the band in 1985, joined the other 3 for the Live 8 concert in London. This would be the first time the band had played together as a quartet since The Wall tour in 1981. Pretty awesome, I think!