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It was this day in Rock History in 2007, these guys played their first concert in 19 years! Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 1995 these guys are on top of the album charts for the 16th time! Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 2014 this album made a surprise return to the Billboard chart when it landed at No.13, thanks to ultra-cheap pricing in the Google Play store where the album was discounted to 99-cents. What was the album? Answer: It was The Dark Side Of The Moon  by Pink…

It was this day in Rock History in 1991, these guys perform a free concert in Dallas. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 1976, a giant inflatable of this type of animal was spotted in London, what was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 2003, this guy finally gets a star on Hollywood’s famous Walk of Fame. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 2004 this band’s 11th album goes into the charts at No. 1. Who was it? Answer: It was U2! The album How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb goes into the charts at No. 1, knocking Eminem’s Encore off the top spot.

It was this day in Rock History in 1972 this band released a single that the BBC would ban because it declares the lyrics “unsuitable” for broadcast. Who was the band? Answer: It was controversial rockers Wings! The song was “Hi, hi, hi”. But the offending lyric was , “get you ready for my body…

It was this day in Rock History in 1969, this guy returns his MBE to the Queen in protest. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 2003, these guys announce they are reforming, despite the lead singer and drummer not being on speaking terms. Who was it? Answer: It was Motley Crue! Nikki Sixx spilled the beans on Tommy Lee and Vince Neil.