August 8th, 1992 a near miss with Metallica and Guns N’ Roses, 1987 U2 do it again, 1970 Janis Joplin walks into a bar, and a birthday shared by The Edge and Rikki Rockett.

August 7th, 2008 The Police wrap up, 1996 ZZ Top shine like diamonds and a happy birthday to Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden.

August 6th, 1997 U2 have their worst “This Is Spinal Tap” moment, 1996 last for The Ramones, 1981 Stevie Nicks first.

August 5th, 1992 we remember Jeff Porcaro of Toto, 1980 a crime for Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, 1979 Def Leppard on the dotted line, 1972 Clive Davis and Aerosmith, 1962 we lose Marilyn Monroe and a birthday shared by Pat Smear of Foo Fighters and Rick Derringer.