Photos: Reuters
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1978, this guy died of an overdose of heminevrin prescribed to combat alcoholism. Who was it? Answer: It was Keith Moon, legendary drummer of The Who. Moon played on all albums from their debut, 1965’s My Generation, to 1978’s Who Are You, which was released two…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1977, the month after his death, this guy had 27 albums and 9 singles in the Top 100 charts in the UK. Who was it?Answer: It was Elvis Presley! ‘Moody Blue’ was the No.1 album while ‘Way Down’ was No.1 on the singles chart, (putting him…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1989, this guy threatened to kill his wife. Who was it?Answer: It was Ozzy Osbourne! Ozzy was released on the condition that he immediately went into detox, the case was later dropped when the couple decided to reconcile.
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2011, this guy was thrown off a Southwest flight because the singer was wearing his pants too low. Who was it?Answer: It was Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day! A flight attendant had approached Armstrong and told him, “Pull your pants up or you get off…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1985, these guys’ fifth studio album started a four week run at #1. Who was it?Answer: It was Dire Straits with Brothers in Arms. The album also topped the charts in 25 other countries!
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1989, this guy was fired from his band for making a public disturbance on a US air flight. Who was it?Answer: It was Izzy Stradlin from Guns N’ Roses. He had urinated on the floor, verbally abused a flight attendant and smoked in the non-smoking section…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1991, these guys released their debut album which was named after their favorite basketball player. Who was it?Answer: It was Pearl Jam. Originally they wanted to name the album Mookie Blalock, and were told they couldn’t do that so they settled on the ‘Ten’, Mookie’s number….
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2003, Rolling Stone Magazine named this guy as the greatest guitarist in Rock history. Who was it?Answer: It was Jimi Hendrix! Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Chuck Berry and Stevie Ray Vaughan also made the top 10 list.
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1970, this guy made his US live debut when he kicked off a 17-date tour at the Troubadour in Los Angeles. Who was it?Answer: It was Sir Elton John. In the audience that night were Don Henley, Quincy Jones and Leon Russell.
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1963, this guy became the first artist ever to score a US No.1 album and single in the same week. Who was it?Answer: It was Stevie Wonder! He was at No.1 on the album chart with ‘Little Stevie Wonder / The 12-Year-Old Genius’ and had the…
