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Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1999, An all-star tribute to this singer-songwriter took place in New York City with Sheryl Crow, Chris Isaak and U2 all performing for the TV special. Who was it?Answer: It was ‘The Man in Black’ Johnny Cash!!

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2011, a statue in tribute to this guy was unveiled in his hometown of Aberdeen, Washington. Who was it?Answer: It was Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain. The unveiling marked the 17th anniversary of Cobain’s death, which occurred in1994. The statue was of his signature Fender Jag-Stang guitar….

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1964, held the top five places on the singles chart Who was it?Answer: It was The Beatles! No. 5 ‘Please Please Me’, No.4 ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’, No.3, ‘Roll Over Beethoven’, No.2 ‘Love Me Do’ and at No.1 ‘Can’t Buy Me Love.’ They also…

Question: On this day in 1970 this famous couple issued a statement to the press that they were having dual sex change operations. Answer: As an April Fool’s joke, John Lennon and Yoko Ono issued a statement to the press that they were having dual sex change operations.

Question: On this day in 1967 this guitarist set fire to his instrument on stage for the first time. Answer: It was Jimi Hendrix who set fire to his guitar live on stage for the first time when he was appearing at The Astoria in London, England. It was the first night of a 24-date…

Question: On this Day in 1978 these two rockers were arrested in Camden Town, London after shooting down racing pigeons with air guns from the roof of Chalk Farm Studios.Answer: It was Paul Simonon and Nicky Headon from The Clash were arrested in Camden Town, London after shooting down racing pigeons with air guns from…

Question: On this day in 1980 this band’s 8th studio album spent it’s 303rd week on the US Album chart? Who was it and can you name the album? Answer: It was Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon! Spending it’s 3030rd on the US album chart it set a new record by beating…

Question: On this day in 1964 Madame Tussauds, London unveiled the wax works images of which pop stars? Answer: It was the fab 4, the Beatles! They were the first pop stars to be honoured with their likeness in Madame Tussauds.

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1990, this guy was arrested for mooning at the audience during a gig in Georgia. Who was it?Answer: It was Tommy Lee of Motley Crue! He was charged with indecent exposure.

Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1977, these guys went to No.1 on the charts here in the US for the first and only time. Who was it and what was the song?Answer: It was Fleetwood Mac with ‘Dreams’! Released from their eleventh studio album Rumors. Stevie Nicks wrote the song in…