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Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1973, this record setting album went to #1 in the US and would stay there for over 14 years! What was it?Answer: It was Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. After spending 741 discontinuous weeks on the Billboard chart it would move to the Billboard…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2009, these guys held a free concert in Hawaii to placate angry fans who brought a legal case against them. Who was it?Answer: It was Aerosmith! Fans filed a class action case, which claimed the band had cancelled a sold-out show in Maui two years ago,…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1988, this guy was in court to fend off a copyright infringement case and played some of his music to demonstrate his innocence. Who was it?Answer: It was Mick Jagger! The case was brought by reggae singer Patrick Alley, who claimed the Mick Jagger solo track…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1994, these guys hit #1 on the UK album charts for the fourth time with their 14th album. Who was it?Answer: It was Pink Floyd and the album was The Division Bell.
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1972, these guys scored their second UK No.1 album which is often cited as a major influence in the early development of the heavy metal music genre. Who was it?Answer: It was Deep Purple and the album was Machine Head. It featured the hits ‘Smoke on…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1990, this guy played Rio in front of 184,000 fans and set a new world record for the largest crowd attending a rock concert. Who was it?Answer: It was Sir Paul McCartney! Of course.
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1980, this guy became the oldest person to have a hit on the Billboard hot 100 at the age of 84. Who was it?Answer: It was George Burns! The song was “I wish I was 18 again’. When asked if he actually wished to be 18…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1980, this Brit joined an Australian band after their lead singer had passed away, who was it?Answer: It was Brian Johnson of AC/DC!
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1996, these guys appeared at the 38th Grammy awards where they announced a reunion tour. It was the first time all 4 members had been on stage in over 15 years. Who was it? Answer: It was KISS! They appeared in full make up and it was…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2001, this punk rock pioneer passed away at the young age of 49. Who was it? Answer: It was Joey Ramone. Two and a half years later a block of East 2nd St in NYC was officially renamed Joey Ramone Place.
