Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" Released
On September 10, 1991, the song "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was released and in just four chords redefined the world of music and became...
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- Sep 9
- 3 min
Kurt Cobain - MTV Video Music Awards 1992
On September 9, 1992, the MTV Music Awards ceremony took place. Why is this an event important enough to address? Stay with us and find...
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- Sep 8
- 2 min
T. Rex - Children of the Revolution
The song "Children of the Revolution" from "T. Rex" was released on September 8, 1972, and is relevant today just as it was then. This is...
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- Sep 2
- 2 min
Neil Young & Pearl Jam - 1993 MTV Video Music Awards
On September 2, 1993 Neil Young & "Pearl Jam" an iconic live performances at the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards: (Photo: Jeff Kravitz)...
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- Aug 15
- 3 min
Woodstock 15-17.8.1969
On August 15, 1969, the mythical Woodstock Festival began, probably the most influential event in the history of music. 3 days of music,...
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- Aug 11
- 3 min
Led Zeppelin - Knebworth Festival 1979
On August 5 and 11, 1979, Led Zeppelin played their final British shows at the "Knebworth Festival". These shows stand as a milestone in...
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- Aug 1
- 3 min
Rush's Final Show
On August 1, 2015, "Rush" took the stage for the last time and made the last appearance of its glorious career. (Photo: Loudersound.com)...
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- Aug 1
- 3 min
MTV: Music Television First Aired
On August 1, 1981, the music channel MTV aired for the first time ever. After a countdown to the images from a rocket launch into space,...
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- Jul 29
- 3 min
The Day Neil Peart Joined Rush
On July 29, 1974, legendary drummer Neil Peart officially joined "Rush". (Photo: Fin Costello) Neil was born in Hagersville, Ontario...
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- Jul 28
- 2 min
The Day Joe Perry Quit Aerosmith
On July 28, 1979, Joe Perry, the iconic guitarist of "Aerosmith", abruptly left the band. (Photo: Richard Corkery) The tension within...
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- Jul 21
- 3 min
The Wall - Live In Berlin
On July 21, 1990, the show "The Wall" was held on the " Berlin Wall ". The grandiose and extravaganza show took place at " Potsdamer...
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- Jul 14
- 2 min
Rush - Bastille Day
Today, July 14, 1789, an angry Parisian mob stormed the Bastille, freeing its prisoners and taking the large quantities of weapons and...
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- Jul 13
- 4 min
Live Aid 1985
A Sneak Peek... And this time, on one of the biggest events in the history of music -was the "Live Aid" that was held on July 13, 1985....
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- Jul 4
- 2 min
The Beatles - The Philippines Incident
On July 4, 1966, a semi-diplomatic incident occurred between members of "The Beatles" the government and the people of the Philippines....
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- Jun 27
- 2 min
Freddie Bulsara - First Show as Queen
On June 27, 1970, a historic and significant event in the history of "Queen" took place. (Photo: Flickr.com) Freddie Bulsara takes the...
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- Jun 25
- 2 min
The Beatles - All You Need Is Love
On June 25, 1967, the first live broadcast in the history of satellite television called "Our World" took place. This was the first...
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- Jun 21
- 2 min
The Byrds - Mr. Tambourine Man
A Sneak Peek... And this time, the song that became a huge hit not by its original writer and created a whole new musical genre. On...
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- Jun 21
- 2 min
Kurt Cobain's MTV Unplugged guitar
Okay, so after yesterday's post about the sale of David Gilmour's guitar collection on June 20, 2019, we felt we must tell you that the...
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- Jun 16
- 3 min
Monterey International Pop Music Festival
A Sneak Peek... And this time ... about the "Monterey Festival" that was held today in 1967. On June 16, 1967, the "Monterey...
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- Jun 14
- 2 min
A Momentary Lapse of Reason Album Cover
A Sneak Peek... And this time, on the cover of Pink Floyd's album "A Momentary Lapse of Reason" which was filmed on June 14, 1987. On...
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- Jun 11
- 1 min
Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon Milestone of 1,000 Weeks on Billboard
A Sneak Peek... And this time, about one of the amazing events associated with the American Billboard charts. On June 11, 2011 "Pink...
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- Jun 9
- 3 min
Gene Simmons - Metal Horns Trademark
A Sneak Peek... And this time ... about the rock star trying to write a "trademark" on "Devil Horns" .... an act of fool or a marketing...
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- Jun 6
- 2 min
Kerrang! First Issue
On June 6th, 1981 the first-ever "Kerrang!" issue was published. "AC/DC’s" guitarist, Angus Young, was on the cover. Founded by Geoff...
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- Jun 1
- 2 min
2008 Universal Studios fire
The biggest disaster in the history of the music industry. The master recordings of over 100,000 albums, including Nirvana's "Nevermind"...
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- May 14
- 2 min
Ohio Kent State shootings - May 4, 1970
A Sneak Peek... And this time, about a shooting incident that took place on May 4, 1970, and inspired the writing of one of Neil Young's...
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- May 6
- 3 min
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Remember and Never Forget ! It's Holocaust Remembrance Day and we want to help you get through this difficult time with an alternative...
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- May 2
- 1 min
Nirvana Vs. Nirvana
A Sneak Peek... And this time, on the day "Nirvana" filed a lawsuit against "Nirvana". So.. on May 2, 1992, the English band "Nirvana"...
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- Apr 20
- 3 min
Freddie Mercury Tribute Show
A Sneak Peek... And this time, on the day when the world's top artists pay tribute to one of the great singers in the history of music....
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- Apr 19
- 3 min
AC/DC Announce Brian Johnson New Singer
A Sneak Peek... And this time, about the day singer Brian Johnson, was officially announced as the new singer of "AC/DC". (Photo: Classic...
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- Apr 17
- 3 min
Nirvana Played Smells Like Teen Spirit for the 1st Time
On April 17, 1991, "Nirvana" took the stage at the "OK Hotel" in Seattle, Washington, and in an improvised performance just before the...
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- Apr 13
- 2 min
Metallica v. Napster, Inc.
On April 13, 2000, "Metallica" filed a lawsuit against the file-sharing company "Napster". "Metallica" alleged that Napster was guilty of...
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- Apr 13
- 2 min
Rage Against The Machine - SNL Flags Incident
On that day, one of the big protest bands was boycotted from appearing on a successful TV show. On April 13, 1996, Rage Against The...
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- Apr 12
- 2 min
Rush - Visit To Nasa
On April 12, 1981 "Rush" Band members made a historic visit to Cape Canaveral - the Kennedy Space Center in Florida USA. Which of the...
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- Apr 11
- 3 min
The Day Dave Mustaine Fired From Metallica
On April 11, 1983, "Metallica" members said no more! And decided to fire guitarist Dave Mustaine. (Photo: Rockandrollgarage.com) On the...
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- Apr 7
- 2 min
The Police - Roxanne
A Sneak Peek... And today, on the "opening chord" for the short but glorious career of "The "Police". On April 7, 1978, "The Police"...
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- Apr 4
- 2 min
The Beatles - Holds Top 5 Bilbord 100
A Sneak Peek... And today, about the day "The Beatles" held all top five spots on the US charts. On April 4, 1964, a wonderful thing...
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- Apr 1
- 2 min
Kirk Hammett - Audition By Phone Call
A Sneak Peek... And this time, about a fateful phone call that Kirk Hammett received on April 1, 1983, while sitting on the toilet......
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- Mar 30
- 2 min
Van Halen - M&M incident
The "Van Halen" M&M incident is one of those legendary tales from the rock 'n' roll annals that often gets cited as an example of the...
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- Mar 21
- 1 min
Ozzy Osbourne - Ambassador to Welcome Aliens
A Sneak Peek.... And this time... prince and ambassador... (Photo: Cuppa Coffee Studios) On 21 March 2004, Ozzy Osbourne - the "Prince...
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- Mar 14
- 2 min
Metallica - First Show
Just so you know ... March 14, 1982, is a historic day for "Metallica". On this day they took the stage for the first time. It was at the...
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- Mar 3
- 2 min
The Day Kurt Cobain Overdosed and Went Into a Coma
On March 3, 1994, an alarming event that was supposed to raise a red flag, regarding Kurt Cobain's difficult mental state, had happened....
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- Mar 1
- 2 min
Nirvana's Last Concert
On March 1, 1994, "Nirvana" took the stage for the last time and played the last chord of their short career. (Photo: YouTube) The...
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- Feb 28
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Rush - Tom Sawyer
On February 28, 1981, "Rush" released the single that would become their most successful and famous "Tom Sawyer". It's amazing to think...
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- Feb 25
- 1 min
Journey - Don't Stop Believin'
Don't Stop Believin'... On February 25, 2021, the song "Don't Stop Believin'" by "Journey" crossed the threshold of one billion listens...
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- Feb 25
- 2 min
Foo Fighters - Studio 666
On Febuary 25, 2022 the "Foo Fighters" released their first Hollywood movie. This is not a documentary or a live show recorded in the...
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- Feb 19
- 1 min
Foo Fighters 1st Gig
A Sneak Peek... On February 19, 1995, the Foo Fighters made their debut show !! (Photo: Foo Fighters) The performance, which was private...
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- Feb 14
- 2 min
The Who - Live At Leeds
A Sneak Peek... On February 14, 1970, a historic performance was held at the University of Leeds in England. This show was recorded and...
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- Feb 13
- 2 min
World Radio Day
We cannot imagine our life without "radio". Yes, yes, even before the invention of television, before the age of the Internet and social...
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- Feb 9
- 3 min
The Beatles - First Show at The Cavern Club
On February 9, 1961, The Beatles made their debut at "The Cavern Club" in Liverpool, England. (Photo: Beatles Random Facts Facebook) The...
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- Feb 8
- 1 min
R.E.M. - Radio Free Europe
A Sneak Peek... And this time... about the first time "R.E.M." Entered the studio. On February 8, 1981, singer Michael Stipe, guitarist...
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