Instead of making a thread for every day, how about one OP that is updated daily?
Today's date is...
October 5th, 2008
Events:
None (this section is dedicated to special events in rock, such as significant album releases, performances and other stuff)
Birthdays:
Steve Miller, b. 1943 (of the Steve Miller Band)
Brian Johnson, b. 1947 (singer for AC/DC)
Bob Geldof, b. 1951 (activist)
Colin Meloy, b. 1974 (singer for The Decemberists
James Valentine, b. 1978 (Maroon 5 guitarist)
Paul Thomas, b. 1980 (Good Charlotte bassist)
Deaths:
Eddie Kendricks, 1939-1992 (The Temptations singer)
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Thread: This Day in (Rock) History
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10-05-2008 02:06 PM #1Headliner
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This Day in (Rock) History
Last edited by Julio_Strikes_Back; 10-05-2008 at 02:12 PM.
"I'm not superstitious. I'm just a little stitious."
- Michael Scott
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10-06-2008 01:34 AM #2Road Warrior
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Oct 5
1962 - The Beatles first hit single was released, Love Me Do.
1968 - Cream begins their farewell tour
1970 - Led Zeppelin III is released on this day, it will go on to hit #1 in both the UK and US.
1974 - After 1 year and 83 days in the US Album chart Mike Oldfields Tubular Bells hit #1
1977 - Queen begins a US tour
1984 - The title track from the Purple Rain album hits #1 and is a million seller
1988 - Axl Rose guests on Don Henley's thrid solo album. Welcome To The Jungle is featured in the Dirty Harry movie The Dead Pool.
1989 - The Foreskins play a date at The Whiskey. Turns out to be a surprise gig by Motley Crue as a warmup for the Dr. Feelgood tour."There's a place where Krokus plays Stadiums?
" - IggyPopWillEatiteslf
RIP Will
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10-06-2008 01:53 AM #3I hereby declare AVH the "Man Who Knows Every Rock Fact Ever".
Originally Posted by AxlVanHagar
a21:i broke my g-string fingering A minor
Fogey:C why you shouldn't Bdim. Rather B+. Now that would B#. Was it Ab min? Did you take her back to Db?
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10-06-2008 01:59 AM #4Road Warrior
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or the man who can google/wiki facts like theese the fastest >_>
If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me? ~Kweh
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10-06-2008 02:19 AM #5Road Warrior
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Originally Posted by Chocobo115
nah, I still have a few rock history books that are filled with daily facts left over from my short lived days in radio. Same books dj's use as filler between songs."There's a place where Krokus plays Stadiums?" - IggyPopWillEatiteslf
RIP Will
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10-18-2008 07:55 AM #6Road Warrior
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Four Tops member Levi Stubbs dies at 72.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_1QwoFZWpc
(This would be a good thread to get stickied. I had to find it on page 4).Last edited by sg327; 10-18-2008 at 08:11 AM.
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10-18-2008 11:09 AM #7Headliner
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It's Chuck Berry's Birthday!
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