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Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1982, that this hit song was No.1 on the US Charts. It went on to sell over 5 million copies, due to it’s use in a popular film franchise.Answer: Survivor’s ‘Eye Of The Tiger’ was at No.1 on the US chart. The song, which was commissioned…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1975, that this couple, a tabloid favorite, said their I do’s.Answer: Cher married Greg Allman four days after her divorcing Sonny Bono, the couple split after ten days, followed by a three year on and off marriage. Their marriage produced one son, Elijah Blue Allman, who…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1984 that this classic rocker kicked off the first leg of his tour at the Civic Center in St. Paul Minnesota.Answer: Bruce Springsteen kicked off the first leg of his Born in the USA Tour with a three-night run at the Civic Center in St. Paul,…
Question: It was this day in rock history that this musician achieved his life long ambition of being the Chairman of Watford Football Club. Who was it?Answer: Elton John. At the age of six, he attended his first Watford match at its home stadium of Vicarage Road and became a fan.
Question: On this day in 1970 this band played their first gig together at Truro City Hall in Cornwall England. Name the band? Answer: The newly formed Queen featuring Freddie Mercury (possibly still known as Freddie Bulsara) on vocals, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and Mike Grose on bass played their first gig at…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1991, this guy took part at the concert ‘Adieu Soviet Army’ as the farewell to the last soldiers leaving free Czechoslovakia. Who was it?Answer: It was Frank Zappa! This was probably Zappa’s last rock appearance on the stage and it is recorded on the album Adieu…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1990, this guy had his first UK No.1 single after achieving over 50 previous UK hits and 6 chart toppers in the US. Who was it? Answer: It was Elton John with ‘Sacrifice / Healing Hands’.
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1964, these guys played their first ever show in New Zealand. Who was it? Answer: It was The Beatles! The local Chief Constable refused a police escort for The Beatles leaving just two policemen to control over 5,000 fans.
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1986, these guys scored their fourth No.1 album with their 13th studio album. Who was it? Answer: It was Genesis with ‘Invisible Touch’. It remained in the charts for 96 weeks, making it the most commercially successful album of their career, eventually selling over 15 million…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2004, Organizers at this guy’s concert hired three jets to spray dry ice into the clouds so it wouldn’t rain during the concert. The gig was his 3,000th concert appearance. Who was it?Answer: It was Paul McCartney! He had performed 2,535 gigs with the Quarrymen and…
