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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