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It was this day in Rock History in 2011 it was announced that this was still the most-played song at US sporting events, what was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 1976, this album became the first album to be certified platinum by the R.I.A.A. What was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 2000 this guy performs a record-tying sweep at the Grammy’s, winning eight awards! Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 1977 these guys released their title track from the album of the same name. Its long guitar coda was voted the best guitar solo of all time by readers of Guitarist in 1998. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 2004, this guys family blocked an attempt by advertisers to use his hit song ‘Ring of Fire’ to promote hemorrhoid relief products. Who was it, and for a bonus, what was the song?

It was this day in Rock History in 1972 these guys made their Australian live debut when they kicked off a six-date tour in Perth. Police battled with over 500 fans who rammed locked gates trying to get into the concert. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 1997, these guys held a press conference in the Lingerie Department at the Greenwich Village Kmart store in Manhattan, to announce their new tour. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 2014 these guys made UK chart history by becoming the first act to sell six million copies of an individual album. The Official Charts Company said one in three British families now owned a copy. Who was the band and what was the album?

It was this day in Rock History in 1978 these guys release their debut album which contained one of the greatest guitar solos of all time. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 2005, this guy is made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire at Buckingham Palace. Who was it?