THIS MONTH IN ROCK HISTORY
Written by DJ Scooter on February 1, 2025
INTERESTING EVENTS IN ROCK HISTORY FOR FEBRUARY:
FEBRUARY 3, 1959: “The Day the Music Died”
A tragic plane crash in Iowa kills Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. This event profoundly influenced rock music, later immortalized in Don McLean’s “American Pie”.
FEBRUARY 9, 1964: The Beatles Conquer America
The Beatles made their historic debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, performing live to over 73 million viewers. This moment kickstarted the British invasion in the US.
FEBRUARY 10, 1978: Van Halen’s Explosive Debut
Van Halen releases their self-titled debut album, introducing the world to Eddie Van Halen’s revolutionary guitar techniques, like two-handed tapping.
FEBRUARY 13, 1970: The Birth of Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath releases their self-titled debut album on Friday the 13th, widely considered the first heavy metal album. Its dark, ominous tone changed the face of rock forever.
FEBRUARY 19, 1980: The Death of Bon Scott
AC/DC’s charismatic frontman Bon Scott dies after a night of heavy drinking in London. The band nearly disbanded but instead recruited Brian Johnson, leading to the legendary album “Back in Black”.
FEBRUARY 28, 1983: U2 Releases “War”
This album catapulted U2 to international fame with politically charged anthems like “Sunday Bloody Sunday” and “New Year’s Day”.
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