Joe Rock's Blog
Rock History a busy day with Billy Joel, Tom Petty, Talking Heads, The Ramones, The Beatles and SNL
April 24th, 2006 Billy Joel at MSG, 1989 Tom Petty goes solo, 1977 Talking Heads and Ramones travel, 1976 Lorne Michaels makes The Beatles an offer.
Rock History with The Beatles, Johnny Thunders, The Ramones, The Stones, Steve Clark and Roy Orbison
April 23rd, 1995 new Beatle recordings, 1991 Johnny Thunders passes, 1976 The Ramones debut, 1976 and 1971 The Rolling Stones releases, and we remember Steve Clark and Roy Orbison on their shared birthday.
Rock History discussing The Who, The Blues Brothers, The Troggs, Paul Carrack and Peter Frampton
April 22nd, 1993 The Who on Broadway, 1978 The Blues Brothers debut, 1966 The Troggs go wild and happy birthday to Paul Carrack and Peter Frampton.
Rock History we remember Prince, a last for Elvis Presley, The Stones and a first for The Beatles
April 21st, 2016 we lose Prince, 1977 Elvis kicks off his final tour, 1969 Mick Jagger send a letter to Andy Warhol and 1961 a first for The Beatles.
Rock History with the Freddie Mercury tribute concert, Steve Marriott, John Fogerty and Deep Purple
April 20th, 1992 the Freddie Mercury tribute concert is held, 1991 we lose Steve Marriott and John Fogerty marries again, 1968 deep Purple’s first show.
Rock History covering Levon Helm, Blondie, Led Zeppelin and a happy birthday to Rod Morgenstein
April 19th, 2012 we lose Levon Helm, 1980 Blondie hit #1, 1969 Led Zeppelin hit a chart peak, and a happy birthday to drummer Rod Morgenstein.
Rock History discussing Rush, Heart, Dick Clark, MTV, members of Yes and Led Zeppelin join forces
April 18th, 2013 Rush and Queen enter the Rock Hall, 2012 we lose Dick Clark, 1987 Headbanger’s Ball premieres, 1981 members of Yes and Led Zeppelin make music together.
Rock History: we’ll talk about Linda McCartney, Joe Strummer, Felix Pappalardi and Paul McCartney
April 17th, 1998 we lose Linda McCartney, 1983 Joe Strummer runs a marathon, 1983 Felix Pappalardi is shot and killed, 1970 Paul McCartney releases his first solo album.
Rock History covering Temple of The Dog, a Queen first and a couple firsts for The Rolling Stones
April 16th, 1991 Temple of The Dog make their only release, 1974 Queen make their live US debut, 1971 The Rolling Stones first release on their own label and in 1964 their self-titled debut album comes out.
Rock History with Joey Ramone, Skynyrd, Billy Joel, The Beatles and a happy birthday to Dave Edmunds
April 15th 2001 we lose Joey Ramone, 1974 a Lynyrd Skynyrd release, 1972 Billy Joel and a local show, 1971 The Beatles meet Oscar and we say happy birthday to Dave Edmunds
