Ryan’s Blog

It was this day in Rock History in 1980 this guy opens in the title role of “The Elephant Man” on Broadway. Who was the musician turned actor? 

It was this day in Rock History in 2005 this guy was made an honorary citizen of Brazilian city Rio de Janeiro for his work helping its street children. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 2004 this guy is denied entry into the United States after his name is found on an anti-terrorist watch list. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 1974, listeners tuning in to New York’s WNEW-FM  hear a familiar voice taking them into the night. This rock icon was the guest DJ, who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 1967, these guys appear on TV’s “Ed Sullivan Show.” Sullivan asks the lead singer to omit a controversial line in the song. Who was the band, and for bonus points, what was the line?

It was this day in Rock History in 2004 these guys unveil their new rock opera on the first date of their national tour in Hollywood, Calif. The album would go on to win a Grammy and become a broadway show. Who was the band and what was the album? 

It was this day in Rock History in 2019 The Cook Islands, a nation in the South Pacific, released two silver coins to honor two classic albums from this band. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 1995, handwritten lyrics by this guy sold for $249,000 at a Sotheby’s auction. Who was it? 

It was this day in Rock History in 1996, for the first time ever, a new single by a major recording artist is released exclusively on the Internet. Who was the artist? Bonus points if you can tell me the song too.

It was this day in Rock History in 1975 these guys released their first live record which also became their first top 10 album. Who was it?