Author: Ryan O'Brien

It was this day in Rock History in 1967, these guys made their US debut in New York, who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 2011 told Uncut magazine that he regretted ever forming his band. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 2005 this former lead singer  is presented with his lifetime achievement Grammy award at the South By Southwest (SXSW) music festival. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 1979 these guys sell out New York’s Palladium. It’s the first time an unsigned band has headlined and filled the 3,000-seat theater. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 1989 these guys signed a $70 million contract to play 50 North American dates. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 2003, to celebrate their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, these guys play a one-off show at New York’s Roseland Ballroom. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 2009, tickets for a one-off gig to see this guy in Las Vegas sold out seven seconds after going on sale. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 1970, these guys having recently changed their name from Earth made their concert debut at The Roundhouse, London. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 1987 this guy tells an audience at Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena he’s on his last tour. Who was it?