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The Rock History Report for September 4th
1996 – Singer/songwriter Yusaf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, emerged to sign copies of his first album in almost 20 years. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for September 3rd
1992 - David Bowie graced the cover of "Architectural Digest," the first person on the cover in 4 years. ...Read More
Playlist: Relief Efforts
With Hurricane Earl sweeping the East Coast, we're reminded of the devastation that storms and disasters can wreak at any time. Look back at some of the biggest relief projects undertaken in the name of helping out our fellow man. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for September 2nd
1965 - The Rolling Stones made an appearance on British TV show "Ready Steady Go!" Mick Jagger performed a parody of Sonny & Cher's "I Got You Babe" With Andrew Loog Oldham. ...Read More
THE 15: BACK TO SCHOOL MOVIES
With September here, we've decided to rank our favorite flicks about the classroom. Take a look as we run through The 15 Best Back to School Movies. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for September 1st
1979 - INXS performed their first live show in Sydney, Australia. ...Read More
PLAYLIST: WORKING MAN SONGS
With kids going back to school and Labor Day just around the corner, it's the perfect time to check out our favorite Working Man Songs ...Read More
GALLERY: Celebs / Athlete Couples
Celebrity and athletes seem to be mixing it up quite a bit these days. Here's a photo gallery of a few of the rich, powerful and beautiful celebrity/athlete pairings. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 31st
1969 - Bob Dylan played his first concert after being injured three years earlier in a motorcycle accident, at the Isle of Wight Pop Festival in England. ...Read More
Television Actors Who Have Released Albums
With the Emmy's on everyone's mind, check out some of the coolest television stars who have also released albums. ...Read More
Gallery: The 62nd Emmy Awards
It was a veritable who's who of TV's biggest stars at last night's Emmy Awards. Check out photos of some of the night's big winners here. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 30th
1995 - James Taylor reunited with ex-wife Carly Simon for their first concert together in 16 years on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 29th
1958 - George Harrison joined the band Quarrymen, which featured future Beatles John Lennon and Paul McCartney. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 28th
1978 - Devo released their album, Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 27th
1990 - Stevie Ray Vaughn, along with three members of Eric Clapton's band, died in a Wisconsin helicopter crash. ...Read More
Playlist: TV Theme Songs
Television has always had a profound ability to inspire and entertain the masses. And, with the advent of commercial jingles and sitcoms, it's given us some great theme song music. Check out our 15 favorite now! ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 26th
1970 – Guitar legend Jimi Hendrix performed his last public appearance, at England’s Isle of Wright Festival. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 25th
1994 - Jimmy Buffett's plane flipped shortly after takeoff in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Luckily, Buffett was able to swim to safety. ...Read More
The Rock History Report forAugust 24th
1968 – Late Who drummer Keith Moon drove a Lincoln automobile into the pool of a Holiday Inn in Flint, Michigan. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 23rd
1962 - John Lennon and Cynthia Powell were married at the Mount Pleasant Registry Office in Liverpool, England. The pair divorced six years later. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 22nd
1979 - Led Zeppelin released their last album together, In Through The Out Door. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 21st
1992 - Sting married long time girlfriend Trudi Styler. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 20th
1969 - After an eight-day Canadian tour, Frank Zappa disbanded the Mothers of Invention, claiming he was "tired of playing for people who clap for all the wrong reasons." ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 19th
1997 - Fleetwood Mac released their reunion album The Dance. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 18th
1986 - Bon Jovi released the album Slippery When Wet. ...Read More
New Music Tuesday - August 17th
Once famously introverted, the Beach Boys legend is at the point in his career where he can sit back and leisurely take on the projects that he wishes. And that's exactly what he does on ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 17th
1984 - Motley Crue made their live debut at the Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington, England. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 16th
1977 - Elvis Presley died of coronary arrhythmia in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 42. ...Read More
The Beatles A-Z: Boys
This staple of The Fab Four's early live shows indulged their love of R&B, as it was originally a B-side for The Shirelles. Additionally, the tune gave the boys from Liverpool ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 15th
1965 - The Beatles set an attendance record with their Shea Stadium concert, drawing 56,000 screaming fans to the show. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 14th
2001 - The Red Hot Chili Peppers canceled a concert scheduled to take place in Israel on August 28th, after the U.S. State Department issued a security advisory recommending that U.S. citizens not travel to the country. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 13th
1967 - Joan Baez was barred from performing at the Constitution Hall in Washington, DC by the Daughters of the American Revolution because of her opposition to the Vietnam War. ...Read More
PLAYLIST: Songs About Places
As any songwriter can tell you, inspiration can come from anywhere. In many cases, it's the bright lights of a big city that serves as the best muse. Check out our favorite songs about places now. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 12th
1994 - Woodstock '94 kicked off in Saugerties, NY, 25 years after the original Woodstock Music and Art Fair. ...Read More
The 15: Movies Based on Books
Many of Hollywood's films are based on popular novels. From classic literature, epic romance to thrillers, check out some of our favorites and judge if you think the movie turned out better than the book. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 11th
1999 - KISS was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. ...Read More
GALLERY - Celeb Vegetarians
Often known for their humanitarian causes, actors and musicians have taken up vegetarian principles for a number of reasons. Check out some of the biggest veggie-lovers in the limelight today! ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 10th
1995 - Jimmy Buffett led a White House birthday celebration for President Clinton’s birthday. ...Read More
The Beatles A-Z: Blue Jay Way
Though they wrote the lion's share of The Beatles' music, Paul McCartney and John Lennon were definitely not the only band members capable of coming up with catchy tunes ...Read More
GALLERY: Remembering Jerry Garcia
Fifteen years ago, the music world lost a true legend in Jerry Garcia. The Grateful Dead guitarist and singer was beloved by countless fans, and left an indelible mark on Rock n' Roll. Relive some of his best moments with this retrospective. ...Read More
Album Preview: John Mellencamp - No Better Than This
For his latest album, No Better Than This, John Mellencamp dives deep into the heart of American folk music, stripping down thirteen songs to little more than his acoustic guitar and ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 9th
1995 – Jerry Garcia of The Grateful Dead died at age 53 from a drug-related heart attack in San Francisco. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 8th
1992 - Metallica frontman James Hetfield was injured by an onstage explosion at a Montreal show. At the same concert, a riot broke out after Axl Rose cut Guns 'N' Roses' set short due to a sore throat. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 7th
1991 - Guns 'N' Roses frontman Axl Rose was charged with assault and property damage in connection with a riot that occurred at a concert in St. Louis, Missouri. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 6th
1996 - Vince Neil began a show at an Indiana club over four hours late. The gig was cut short after three songs when Neil said he wasn't feeling well, and that the "redneck" audience didn't appreciate his talent ...Read More
When Musicians Go Solo: Paul Simon
Though Simon & Garfunkel has come to be recognized as one of the most talented and successful singer/songwriter duos in music, Paul Simon has always been his own man ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 5th
1975 - Stevie Wonder inked a seven year, $13 million contract. The agreement was the largest deal in the recording industry at the time. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 4th
1974 - Paul Simon released "Love Me Like A Rock." ...Read More
GALLERY: Celebs Who Have Adopted Children
Sandra Bullock isn't the only celebrity to add adoptive parent to her resume. Check out famous celebrities who have adopted children. ...Read More
The Rock History Report for August 3rd
1963 – The album Surfer Girl by The Beach Boys was released. ...Read More
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