2026-10-29 · On this day
October 29 in Rock History: Duane Allman, Heath (musician), Chris Baio and 4 more
7 rock stories from October 29: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
1971: Duane Allman
On October 29, 1971: Duane Allman, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1946)
Duane Allman, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1946) This entry marks the documented death anniversary connected with Duane Allman.
Howard Duane Allman was an American rock and blues guitarist and the founder and original leader of the Allman Brothers Band, for which he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. Readers can follow the cited source for the full biographical and historical context behind this item.
2023: Heath (musician)
On October 29, 2023: Hiroshi Morie, Japanese musician and singer-songwriter (born 1968)
Heath, a Japanese musician and singer-songwriter, was best known as the bass guitarist of the rock band X Japan. He held this position from 1992 to 1997, and then rejoined the band in 2007 until his passing in 2023. Heath's skills as a bassist earned him recognition, with readers and professional musicians voting him the seventh best bassist in the history of hard rock and heavy metal in We Rock magazine's "Metal General Election" in 2018.
In 2018, Heath was voted the seventh best bassist in the history of hard rock and heavy metal by readers and professional musicians in We Rock magazine's "Metal General Election".
1984: Chris Baio
On October 29, 1984: Chris Baio, American bass player
Chris Baio, American bass player This entry marks the documented birthday connected with Chris Baio.
Christopher Joseph Baio is an American musician, best known for being the bassist for the New York City-based indie rock band Vampire Weekend. He also releases as a record producer under the mononym Baio, and his debut solo album The Names was released through Glassnote Records on September 18, 2015 Readers can follow the cited source for the full biographical and historical context behind this item.
1976: Mark Sheehan
On October 29, 1976: Mark Sheehan, Irish guitarist (died 2023)
Mark Sheehan was born in 1976. As a guitarist, he was part of the boy band Mytown from 1996 to 2001. This marked the beginning of his music career, showcasing his early involvement in the industry.
Mark Sheehan co-founded the pop rock band The Script in 2001, taking on the role of lead guitarist. He remained with the band until his passing in 2023.
1955: Kevin DuBrow
On October 29, 1955: Kevin DuBrow, American heavy metal singer-songwriter (died 2007)
Kevin DuBrow was born in 1955, marking the beginning of a storied career in the heavy metal genre. As the lead vocalist of Quiet Riot, DuBrow's powerful voice and charismatic stage presence helped shape the band's sound and style, which blended elements of hard rock and heavy metal.
DuBrow's tenure with Quiet Riot spanned two distinct periods, from 1975 to 1987 and again from 1993 until his death in 2007. During this time, the band released several albums, including the iconic "Metal Health," which featured the hit single "Cum On Feel the Noize." DuBrow's voice and songwriting contributions were instrumental in Quiet Riot's success, cementing his status as a key figure in the heavy metal scene.
1949: James Williamson (musician)
On October 29, 1949: James Williamson, American guitarist, songwriter, and producer
James Williamson, American guitarist, songwriter, and producer This entry marks the documented birthday connected with James Williamson (musician).
James Robert Williamson is an American guitarist, songwriter, record producer and electronics engineer. He was a member of the proto-punk rock band the Stooges, notably on the album Raw Power and in the reformed Stooges from 2009 to 2016. Between his stints in music, Williamson worked in Silicon Val Readers can follow the cited source for the full biographical and historical context behind this item.
1944: Denny Laine
On October 29, 1944: Denny Laine, English singer-songwriter and musician (died 2023)
Denny Laine, born in 1944, was a key figure in the development of two influential rock bands. As a founding member of the Moody Blues, he played guitar from 1964 to 1966 and sang the hit cover version of "Go Now". This marked an early milestone in his career, showcasing his vocal talents and musical versatility.
Laine's association with Paul McCartney led to a significant turning point in his career. McCartney, who had befriended Laine during their time together in the Moody Blues, invited him to join his band Wings. Laine's tenure with Wings was a defining period in his career, marked by notable concerts, tours, and album releases.