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Look back at daily rock history from Joe Rock
August 30th, 1995 we remember Sterling Morrison of The Velvet Underground, 1993 a first for David Letterman and Billy Joel, 1973 The Doors close and 1969 Black Sabbath change.
August 29th, 1966 The Beatles do this one last time, and we remember the late Sterling Morrison, guitarist from The Velvet Underground, on his birthday.
August 28th, 1965 The Rolling Stones make two deals, 1964 Bob Dylan gives The Beatles their first try and we remember Molly Hatchet’s founding member and lead guitarist, the late Dave Hlubek on his birthday.
August 27, 1991 Pearl Jam debut, 1990 we lose Stevie Ray Vaughan and we say happy birthday to Rush guitarist ALex Lifeson.
August 26, 2016 Heart gets broken, 2000 we lose Allen Woody of The Allman Brothers and Gov’t Mule, 1980 Cheap Trick loses it’s low end for a while, 1977 KISS come alive, 1970 Duane Allman invites Eric Clapton and a last for Jimi Hendrix.
August 25th, 1994 Plant and Page film, 1988 Metallica’s fourth, 1976 Boston’s big debut, 1975 Springsteen’s breakthrough, and a birthday shared by Vivian Campbell, Rob Halford and Gene Simmons.
August 24th, 2021 we lose Charlie Watts and Nirvana sued, 1989 The Who anniversary show, 1981 The Stones get inked, 1979 The Ramones get schooled, 1967 Keith Moon goes for a swim, we remember Molly Hatchet singer Danny Joe Brown on his birthday.
August 23rd, 2007 Brian May of Queen’s degree, 1969 The Rolling Stones on top, 1968 Ringo Starr vacations from The Beatles, and a birthday shared by Rick Springfield and Keith Moon.
August 22nd, 1969 last for The Beatles and 1963 they advance. We remember Blues icon John Lee Hooker on his birthday.
August 21st, 1966 The Beatles make a decision and The Doors hit the stage with Jim Morrison late and more, plus a birthday shared by Journey’s Steve Smith, Joe Strummer of The Clash and Glenn Hughes.