2026-11-02 · On this day
November 2 in Rock History: Fieldy, Poison (band), Dave Pegg and 1 more
4 rock stories from November 2: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
1969: Fieldy
On November 2, 1969: Reginald Arvizu, American rock musician
Reginald Quincy Arvizu, known professionally as Fieldy, was born in 1969. As a musician, he gained recognition as the bassist for the nu metal band Korn from 1993 to 2021. This period saw the band's rise to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with hits like "Freak on a Leash" and "Falling Away from Me".
Fieldy's work with Korn has been a significant part of the band's sound and success. He also plays guitar and bass for the rock band Stillwell, which he formed with other musicians.
1963: Poison (band)
On November 2, 1963: Bobby Dall, American bass player
Bobby Dall, American bass player This entry marks the documented birthday connected with Poison (band).
Poison was an American rock band formed in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania in 1983. The most successful incarnation of the band consists of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Bret Michaels, drummer Rikki Rockett, bassist Bobby Dall and lead guitarist C.C. DeVille. The band achieved huge commercial success Readers can follow the cited source for the full biographical and historical context behind this item.
1947: Dave Pegg
On November 2, 1947: Dave Pegg, English bass player and producer
Dave Pegg, born in 1947, is a highly influential English musician, songwriter, and record producer. As a bass guitarist, he has been a key member of several notable bands, including the Ian Campbell Folk Group and Jethro Tull. Pegg's association with the latter band is particularly significant, as he has been a long-time collaborator and bassist with Ian Anderson, the band's lead vocalist and flautist.
Dave Pegg's most notable affiliation is with the British folk rock band Fairport Convention, where he has been a member for over five decades, making him the longest-serving member of the group. His work with Fairport Convention has spanned numerous albums and tours, and he has also contributed to various other projects, including recordings with Ian Campbell and Jethro Tull.
1944: Keith Emerson
On November 2, 1944: Keith Emerson, English pianist, keyboard player, and composer (died 2016)
Keith Emerson was born in 1944 and began his music career playing keyboards in various bands before joining the Nice in the late 1960s. He gained international recognition with the Nice, particularly for his arrangements of classical music in a rock context.
Emerson went on to co-found Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP), a pioneering progressive rock supergroup, in 1970. ELP's unique blend of classical and rock elements helped shape the sound of progressive rock, influencing a generation of musicians.