Joe Rock's Blog
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
Rock History with Prince, Pete Farndon, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Ron Wood and Ritchie Blackmore
April 14th, 2016 a last for Prince, 1983 Pete Farndon passes. 1980 a Judas priest release and Iron Maiden’s debut, 1975 Ron Wood joins The Stones and happy birthday Ritchie Blackmore
Rock History discussing Elton John, Paul McCartney, Bob Marley and happy birthday to Max Weinberg
April 13th 1974 Elton takes a fake band to #1, Paul McCartney and Wings on top, 1973 a first for Bob Marley, and happy birthday to Max Weinberg
Rock History about Rush, John Mellencamp, Mickey Thomas, Jefferson Starship and John Kay Steppenwolf
April 12th, 1984 a release from Rush, 1982 John Mellencamp’s breakthrough, 1979 Mickey Thomas joins Jefferson Starship and happy birthday to John Kay of Steppenwolf.
Rock History discussing J Geils, Dave Mustaine, Metallica, Megadeth, Eddie Van Halen and The Beatles
April 11th, 2017 we lose J Geils, 1983 Metallica fire Dave Mustaine, 1981 Valerie Berinelli and Eddie Van Halen marry and 1964 The Beatles set a record.
Rock History covering albums from The Cult and Peter Frampton, plus The Doors and The Beatles
April 10th, 1989 The Cult release a monster album, 1976 Peter Frampton goes to #1, 1970 The Doors get shutdown and in 1962 a loss for The Beatles.
Rock History with Fleetwood Mac breaks the chain, a first for Queen and it’s Carl Perkins’ birthday
April 9th, 2018 Fleetwood Mac changes members, 1973 Queen’s first show after getting signed and we remember the late Carl Perkins on his birthday.
Rock History with Steve Miller, GNR, BOC, The Clash, Izzy Stradlin and Steve Howe share a birthday
April 8th, 2016 Steve Miller at the Rock Hall, Guns N’ Roses kick off a tour, 2000 BOC for SNL, 1977 The Clash release their debut album and happy birthday to Izzy Stradlin of GNR and Steve Howe of Yes.
Rock History Rock Hall inductions 2017, a GNR last, Bob Dylan awarded and a big Whitesnake album
April 7th, 2017 Pearl Jam, Electric Light Orchestra, Journey and Yes are inducted to the Rock Hall, Guns N’ Roses do their last show with an original member, Bob Dylan gets a Pulitzer and Whitesnake release their self titled album.
Rock History Covering Clem Burke, Little Steven leaving, a first for Billy Joel and Capitol Records
April 6th, 2025 we lose Blondie drummer Clem Burke,1984 Little Steven leaves, 1974 Billy Joel achieves a first and 1956 Capitol Records open a landmark.
