Joe Rock's Blog
Rock History with Mick Ronson, Freddie Mercury, Ronnie James Dio, and Bruce Springsteen at Graceland
April 29th, 1993 we lose Mick Ronson, 1985 a solo Freddie Mercury release, 1980 Ronnie James Dio hits the road with Black Sabbath, 1976 Bruce Springsteen trespasses.
Bumblefoot’s video “The Thread” a song based on an email thread with multiple famous guitar players
We spoke with Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal about the album “Bumblefoot... Returns!” Watch us discuss the videos, the video game for one song, his guitar and a lot more.
Rock History with Axl Rose, Jon Bon Jovi, Tommy Caldwell of The Marshall Tucker Band plus Pink Floyd
April 28th, 1990 Axl Rose marries, 1989 Jon Bon Jovi marries, 1980 we lose Tommy Caldwell of The Marshall Tucker Band and in 1973 Pink Floyd take the top spot.
Rock History covering Bob Dylan, Keith Richards, U2 and remembering Ace Frehley on his birthday
April 27th, 2012 Bob Dylan gets a medal, 2006 Keith Richards falls from a tree, 1987 U2 on the cover and we remember the late Ace Frehley on his birthday.
Rock History with Martin Scorsese, The Band, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan and Van Hagar hit the top spot
April 26th, 1978 Martin Scorses and The Band go to the movies, 1986 Van Halen go to the top with their insanity.
Rock History with The Doors, Eric Clapton, Hendrix plus Steve Ferrone and Albert King’s birthday
April 25th, 2003 The Doors get sued, 2000 Eric Clapton has a reunion, 1990 Jimi Hendrix at auction, and a birthday shared by Steve Ferrone and Albert King.
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.
