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Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1967, while enjoying a wild birthday party this guy drove his Lincoln car into a Holiday Inn swimming pool. Who was it?Answer: It was Keith Moon of The Who. A party had become out of control and the police were called to put an end to…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1990, Aerosmith appeared at The Marquee Club London when this guy joined the band on stage for a blues jam. Who was it? Answer: It was Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page!
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1977, these guys started an undercover UK tour as The Spots. Who was it? Answer: It was The Sex Pistols! The Spots was an acronym for The Sex Pistols on tour.
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1991, these guys shot their first music video at GMT Studios in Culver City, California. Costing less than $50,000 to make, the shoot features real fans as the audience. Who was it? Answer: It was Nirvana with ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’. The video won them the…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1977, these guys made their live debut as a three-piece band when they played at Rebecca’s Birmingham, England. Who was it? Answer: It was The Police! Sting, Stuart and Andy are generally regarded as one of the first New Wave groups to achieve mainstream success, playing…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1975, This guy announced that he was leaving the band. The group auditioned more than 400 singers during the next 18 months before deciding on their new singer. Who was it? Answer: It was Peter Gabriel of Genesis. After more than 400 auditions they finally decided…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2017, this guy made a posthumous appearance in the TV series Twin Peaks: The Return. Who was it? Answer: It was David Bowie! The late singer, who made a cameo appearance as a deranged FBI agent in the cult classic’s 1991 prequel, Fire Walk with Me,…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1968, these guys played together for the first time when they rehearsed at a studio in Gerrard Street in London’s West End. The first song they played was a version of ‘The Train Kept A-Rollin.’ Answer: It was Robert, Jimmy, John Paul and John. The first…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1956, this guy released a single that went to No.1 on the US chart, where it stayed for 11 weeks. Who was it? Answer: It was Elvis Presley’s double-sided hit ‘Don’t Be Cruel / Hound Dog. The record would not be broken until 1992’s Boyz II…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1963, this guy at just 13 years old started a three-week run at #1, making him the youngest singer to top the chart. Who was it? Answer: It was Stevie Wonder! 13?! My daughter is going to be 13 in a month and her single aint…
