Classic Hits News
Rock History with Bon Scott, Elton John, Led Zeppelin, Bob Geldof, Brian Johnson and Steve Miller
October 5th, 1991 GNR chart twice, 1974 a first for Bon Scott, 1973 Elton says goodbye, 1970 Led Zeppelin’s third and a birthday shared by Bob Geldof, Brian Johnson and Steve Miller.
Rock History discussing Van Halen, Queen, Janis Joplin, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Cream
October 4th, 1996 Van Halen three, 1980 Queen bite, 1970 we lose Janis Joplin, 1969 CCR at the river and 1968 Cream begin to say goodbye.
PHOTOS: AC/DC performs at MetLife Stadium
View all the photos from AC/DC's concert at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NY, on Friday, October 2nd, 2026.
Rock History discussing Benjamin Orr, Sinead O’Connor, The Police, Aerosmith, The Beatles and more
October 3rd, 2000 we lose Benjamin Orr, 1992 Sinead O’Connor on SNL, 1980 The Police close to Zen, 1978 Aerosmith bails out fans, 1969 The Beatles last, and then a birthday shared by Tommy Lee, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Lindsey Buckingham.
Rock History talking about Tom Petty, The Police, Rod Stewart, Sting, Mike Rutherford and Don McLean
October 2nd, 2017 we lose Tom Petty, 1981 and 1979 The Police release, 1971 Rod Stewart hits the top, and a birthday shared by Sting, Mike Rutherford and Don McLean.
Rock History where we talk about Gene Simmons, AC/DC, John Fogerty, Soundgarden, U2 and Alice Cooper
October 1st, 2011 Gene Simmons gets hitched, 2004 AC/DC in their lane, 1998 John Fogerty starred, 1987 Soundgarden begin, 1984 U2 can’t forget, 1979 Alice Cooper in the comics.
Rock History covering Pearl Jam, Joe Walsh, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen and we remember James Dean
September 30th, 2011 Pearl Jam go Pink, 1998 Joe Walsh gets a new gig, 1989 Neil Young on SNL, 1982 Bruce Springsteen goes midwest, and we remember James Dean on his birthday.
Dennis Haskins, ‘Saved by the Bell’ star, dies at 75
His acting career spanned four decades, but Haskins was best known for his role as the exasperated but well-meaning principal at Bayside High School on the television sitcom.
Rock History where we discuss U2, STP, Nirvana, Rush, Grand Funk Railroad and The Rolling Stones
September 29th, 2023 U2 christen The Sphere, 1992 STP first, 1991 Nirvana on TV, 1976 Rush live, 1973 Grand Funk Railroad on top, 1963 a first for The Stones.
Snoopy returns for holidays: How to watch
"Peanuts" specials and "Fraggle Rock" return to Apple TV this season alongside the debut of "Way of the Warrior Kid."
Rock History with Bad Company, David Bowie, The Beatles, Moon Unit Zappa and Dokken’s George Lynch
September 28, 1974 Bad Company on top, 1972 David Bowiemust have practiced, 1968 The Beatles longest, and a birthday shared by Moon Unit Zappa and Dokken’s George Lynch.
Rock History on Springsteen, Van Halen, INXS, The Beatles, Cliff Burton, Meat Loaf and Randy Bachman
September 27th, 2016 Bruce Springsteen writes, 2007 a new and old Van Halen tours, 1997 a last for INXS, 1986 The Beatles are back, 1986 we lose Cliff Burton and a birthday shared by Meat Loaf and Randy Bachman.
Rock History where we cover Robert Palmer, John Lennon plus Bill Graham
September 26, 2003 we lose Robert Palmer, 1974 a John Lennon release and 1969 Bill Graham does it again.
Rock History about Tom Petty, Dave Grohl, John Bonham, The Allman Brothers, Zeppelin and The Doors
September 25th, 2017 a last for Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, 1990 Dave Grohl number 5, 1980 we lose John Bonham, 1973 The Allman Brothers hit, 1968 Led Zeppelin get started and 1967 The Doors get strange.
Rock History discussing Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, AC/DC, The Eagles and Linda McCartney
September 24, 1991 Nirvana don’t mind, 1991 Red Hot Chili Peppers blood and more, 1990 AC/DC on the edge, 1979 The Eagles run, we remember Linda McCartney on her birthday.
