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Question:  It was this day in Rock History in 2009, the music world said goodbye to this absolute legend, credited with developing one of the first solid-body electric guitars. Who was it?Answer: It was Les Paul. Paul died at the age of 94. The original Les Paul guitar went on sale in 1952 and contributed…

Question:  It was this day in Rock History in 1999, these guys arrived on Hollywood Boulevard to unveil their star on The Walk Of Fame. Who was it?Answer: It was Kiss! The band has released over 30 albums and sold over 80 million records world-wide.

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1976, this guy played the first of ten sold-out nights at Madison Sq. Garden. Who was it?Answer: It was Elton John!  The $1.25 million generated from the shows broke the record set by The Rolling Stones in 1975.

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2007, Baltimore’s mayor Sheila Dixon proclaimed today as the city’s official this guy Day. Who was it?Answer: It was Frank Zappa. Dixon cited Zappa’s musical accomplishments as well as his defense of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1996, Kiss played a show in Cincinnati, Ohio. During this show a fan threw this on stage. What was it?Answer: It was his fake leg! All the members signed and handed back to him.

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1975, Sandy West and this guitarist formed the first ever all female heavy rock band. Who was it?Answer: It was Joan Jett! Drummer Sandy West and guitarist Joan Jett were introduced by producer Kim Fowley. The Runaways released four studio albums, among its best known songs:…

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1984, this guy started a 24 week run at the top of the US album charts his sixth studio album. Who was it?Answer: It was Prince with Purple Rain. The album featured the hits ‘When Doves Cry’ and ‘Let’s Go Crazy’, as well as the title…

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2007, this guy handed in his astronomy PhD thesis – 36 years after abandoning it to join the band. Who was it?Answer: It was Brian May of Queen! It was related to the females with an enlarged posterior and their ability to influence the rotation of…

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1975, these guys went to No.1 on the singles chart for the second time and the first to chart in the UK where it peaked at No.23. Who was it? Answer: It was The Eagles with ‘One Of These Nights’.

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1987, this guy scored his first US No.1 single, which was taken from the film ‘Beverly Hills Cop II’. Who was it?Answer: It was Bob Seger with ‘Shakedown’. The song was nominated for both the Academy Award for Best Original Song and Golden Globe Award for…