On This Day
We take you back into classic rock’s history and legacy to note important events that happened on this date as well as celebrate the birthdays of major musical artists and mourn their passing.
Apr 23, 2020: Rolling Stones Release New Classic, ‘Living in a Ghost Town’
The surprise release came at a time when the group were expected to be getting ready for the 2020 edition of their No Filter tour
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The Troggs’ Garage-Rock Classic ‘Wild Thing’
From its bent, distorted, shocking opening note to the ocarina solo to Reg Presley’s distinctive snarling vocal, it was one of the cornerstones of garage-rock.
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April 21, 2016: Prince is Found Dead
On this day, fans around the world were shocked to learn that Prince had died. On each anniversary, that news is still difficult to fathom
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Apr 20, 1992: Stars Pack Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert
Five months after the death of Queen’s frontman, his high-profile friends paid tribute at a huge London concert. Watch some of the spectacular performances
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Apr 20, 2021: Bay City Rollers Singer Les McKeown Dies at 65
By the mid-’70s, they’d sparked a rabid following among young girls, imitating the group’s tartan fashions, that took on the name Rollermania.
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Celebrating Levon Helm of The Band
The beloved drummer and singer of The Band had a most extraordinary life and kept on making music until he just no longer could.
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Apr 19, 2021: Jim Steinman, Meat Loaf Collaborator on ‘Bat Out of Hell,’ Dies
The composer, who began his career working in theater, also collaborated with singers Bonnie Tyler, Celine Dion and Air Supply.
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When Brian Johnson Addressed His AC/DC Departure
The lead singer described his “darkest day” when the band forced him out when his hearing loss caused issues during their tour
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April 18, 2012: Dick Clark Death at Age 82
He was still “America’s Oldest Teenager” when he died. The former host of ‘American Bandstand’ brought rock ‘n’ roll into many homes for the first time.
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Apr 18, 2020: McCartney, Stones Lead ‘One World’ TV Special
The program, curated by Lady Gaga, celebrated and supported frontline healthcare workers. Elton John and Stevie Wonder also performed
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