Today in Rock History
Neil Young’s fourth solo album “Harvest” tops both the U.S. and U.K. charts. Backing vocals on “Heart Of Gold” and “Old Man,” are provided by Linda Ronstadt. 1972 Conservative talk show host Glenn Beck singles out Bruce Springsteen’s “Born In The USA” as a perfect example of the progressive politics he says are destroying the […]
Today in Rock History
“Proud Mary” is Creedence Clearwater Revival’s first million selling single. 1969 Foreigner’s self-titled debut is out. The hits “Feels Like The First Time” and “Cold As Ice” make an immediate impact. 1977 “Superunknown,” Soundgarden’s critical and commercial breakthrough album, arrives. It goes on to top the Billboard 200. 1994 Nine Inch Nails present their masterpiece […]
Today in Rock History
The Who’s “Pinball Wizard” is released in the U.K. It’s the first song from the Rock opera “Tommy.” 1969 Moving away from Glam and toward Soul and R&B, David Bowie releases the “Young Americans” album. 1975 Disturbed unleash their multi-platinum debut album, “The Sickness.” 2000 Imagine Dragons top the Billboard 200 with their sophomore set, […]