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.
July 2, 2018: Alan Longmuir, Bay City Rollers Co-Founder, Dies
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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July 2, 1991: Guns N’ Roses Concert Riot
After Axl Rose got into a tussle at a GN’R show near St. Louis and ended the concert early, the angry crowd showed an appetite for destruction
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July 1, 2015: Bruce Springsteen Joins Brian Wilson
Cries of “Bruuuce!” rang out from the New Jersey fans as Bruce Springsteen joined Brian Wilson onstage. Open the story to learn what songs he performed.
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