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It was this day in Rock History in 2009 a video game featuring this band is released. It was a huge success and introduced their music to a whole new generation of fans. Who was the band?

It was this day in Rock History in 1998 that Virgin Publishing releasesd the “1,000 Greatest Albums Of All Time.” Four of the top five were Beatle albums, who had the only non Beatle album?

It was this day in Rock History in 1970 this guy released his first solo No. 1 single. Who was the guy, what was the song?

It was this day in Rock History in 2005 – Judas Priest began their tour of Latin America. These guys were the opening act. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 1965, these guys release their new single, the same day they played the Cow Palace in Daly City. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 1999, this guy becomes the first inductee to the Hot Press Irish Music Hall of Fame (IMHF) at a ceremony in Dublin. Who was it?

It was this day in 1974, this guy said, ‘I gave up drugs when the doctor told me I had six months to live.’ I do not believe that’s true. Who was it? Answer: It was the Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards!

It was this day in Rock History in 1972, this guy performed his first show at Carnegie Hall. Despite the fact that he had the flu at the time, he struggled through and got it done. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 1991, this band, formerly known as Mookie Blaylock – release their blockbuster debut album. Who was it? Hint: the name of the album was Mookie’s number. Answer: It was Pearl Jam! The album, of course , was ’10’. It would go on to become one of the…

It was the Rolling Stones and the tour was the ‘A Bigger Bang World Tour’. It was the longest and biggest tour of their career and became the highest grossing in rock history ($560 million).