Rock History

This Day in Rock History: May 22 

Jesse Valenzuela of the Gin Blossoms was born on May 22, 1962, and Alanis Morissette married rapper Souleye on this day in 2010. However,...

This Day in Rock History: May 21 

This is the place to discover the hit songs, band milestones, cultural events, and challenges that shook things up in rock ‘n’ roll over...

This Day in Rock History: May 20 

May 20 has helped shape the rock music we know today. From beloved songs and albums that topped the charts to legendary concerts, industry...

This Day in Rock History: May 19 

Rock ‘n’ roll has endured the ups and downs of the last several decades thanks to its rebellious nature, wide range of influence, and...

This Day in Rock History: May 18 

Rock ‘n’ roll has experienced some historic moments over the years, and May 18 has played its part in molding its ever-changing sound. While...

This Day in Rock History: May 17 

May 17 is an important day in the annals of rock history. With several hit songs and albums making their way up the Billboard...

This Day in Rock History: May 16 

May 16 has played a key part in shaping the iconic sounds of this popular music genre. Whether you prefer jamming out to heavy...

This Day in Rock History: May 15 

Some memorable moments in rock music history took place on May 15, including the death of Phil May of the English rock band Pretty...

This Day in Rock History: May 14 

On May 14, the rock music industry celebrates the birthdays of notable musicians such as Jack Bruce of Cream and David Byrne of Talking...

This Day in Rock History: May 13 

On May 13, 1970, Let It Be, a documentary film about The Beatles rehearsing for a live show, had its world premiere in New...

This Day in Rock History: May 12 

Over the years, May 12 has given the world several hit songs, notable recordings, memorable performances, and lots of interesting facts about rock stars,...

This Day in Rock History: May 11 

Rock music has had its share of ups and downs over the years, and May 11 has played its part in shaping this iconic...

This Day in Rock History: May 10 

Rock music has always set itself apart while still influencing other music genres and artists, and its lengthy history is dominated by tales of...

This Day in Rock History: May 9 

Today’s rock music has its roots in the rock sounds of yesteryear. Learning the history of your favorite music genre can help you connect...

This Day in Rock History: May 8 

Historic moments on May 8 have significantly impacted the rock ‘n’ roll genre. Over the years, this day has seen hit songs and records...

This Day in Rock History: May 7 

Are you ready for your daily dose of rock history? Well, you’re in the right place because this is where you’ll find hit songs,...

This Day in Rock History: May 6 

As the sounds of jazz, blues, country, and other genres began to blend in the mid-50s, rock and roll music was born. Since then,...

This Day in Rock History: May 5 

May 5 has been a day of historic rock music moments, and if you want to learn more about these moments, don’t go anywhere....

This Day in Rock History: May 4 

Anyone curious about what happened on this day in music history should stick around to discover all the details on hit songs, cultural events,...

This Day in Rock History: May 3 

May 3 has welcomed music icons such as James Brown, Bruce Hall, and Sterling Campbell into the world. This day has also included hit...

This Day in Rock History: May 2 

Whether you’re a longtime lover of rock ‘n’ roll, or you’re just getting into the genre, learning more about its history can help you...