2026-11-11 · On this day
November 11 in Rock History: Berry Oakley, Jason White (Green Day guitarist), Dave Alvin and 2 more
5 rock stories from November 11: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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2026-11-10 · On this day
November 10 in Rock History: Chris Joannou, Jim Adkins, Greg Lake
3 rock stories from November 10: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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November 9 in Rock History: Chuck Mosley, Allison Wolfe, Demetra Plakas and 4 more
7 rock stories from November 9: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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November 8 in Rock History: Laura Jane Grace, Pearl Thompson, Rickie Lee Jones and 1 more
4 rock stories from November 8: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-11-07 · On this day
November 7 in Rock History: Leonard Cohen, Andy Hull, Rob Caggiano and 5 more
8 rock stories from November 7: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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November 6 in Rock History: Ben Rector, Paul Gilbert, Rozz Williams and 1 more
4 rock stories from November 6: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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November 5 in Rock History: Kevin Jonas, Ryan Adams, Jonny Greenwood and 5 more
8 rock stories from November 5: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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November 4 in Rock History: Tony Sly, Wayne Static, James Honeyman-Scott and 2 more
5 rock stories from November 4: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-11-03 · On this day
November 3 in Rock History: Tim McIlrath, Mick Thomson, Steven Wilson and 1 more
4 rock stories from November 3: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →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.
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November 1 in Rock History: Wayne Static, Anthony Kiedis, Robert Hart (musician) and 1 more
4 rock stories from November 1: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-10-31 · On this day
October 31 in Rock History: Bobby Parker (guitarist), Frank Iero, Ad-Rock and 4 more
7 rock stories from October 31: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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October 30 in Rock History: Ian D'Sa, Gavin Rossdale, Timothy B. Schmit and 1 more
4 rock stories from October 30: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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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.
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October 28 in Rock History: Jerry Lee Lewis, William Reid (musician), Stephen Morris (drummer) and 3 more
6 rock stories from October 28: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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October 27 in Rock History: Shin Hae-chul, Lou Reed, Adrian Erlandsson and 3 more
6 rock stories from October 27: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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October 26 in Rock History: Bobby Bandiera, Bootsy Collins
2 rock stories from October 26: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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October 25 in Rock History: Gary Holton, Jack Bruce, Neil Fallon and 10 more
13 rock stories from October 25: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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October 24 in Rock History: Lougee Basabas, Ben Gillies, Rowland S. Howard and 2 more
5 rock stories from October 24: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-10-23 · On this day
October 23 in Rock History: Carter Family, Alvin Stardust, Dr. Feelgood (band) and 5 more
8 rock stories from October 23: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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October 22 in Rock History: Shelby Lynne, TobyMac, Cris Kirkwood and 1 more
4 rock stories from October 22: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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October 21 in Rock History: Matthew Friedberger, Steve Lukather, Charlotte Caffey and 4 more
7 rock stories from October 21: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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October 20 in Rock History: Steve Gaines, Ronnie Van Zant, Paul Wilson (musician) and 2 more
5 rock stories from October 20: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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October 19 in Rock History: Thundercat (musician), Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Dan Woodgate and 1 more
4 rock stories from October 19: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-10-18 · On this day
October 18 in Rock History: Frank Watkins (musician), Dan Lilker, Catherine Ringer and 2 more
5 rock stories from October 18: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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October 17 in Rock History: Gord Downie, Joachim Nielsen, Marcela Bovio and 4 more
7 rock stories from October 17: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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October 16 in Rock History: John Mayer, Björn Yttling, Chad Gray and 2 more
5 rock stories from October 16: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-10-15 · On this day
October 15 in Rock History: Chris de Burgh, Jaroslav Erno Šedivý
2 rock stories from October 15: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-10-14 · On this day
October 14 in Rock History: Jay Ferguson (Canadian musician), Justin Hayward, Dan McCafferty
3 rock stories from October 14: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-10-13 · On this day
October 13 in Rock History: Kele Okereke, Joey Belladonna, Simon Nicol and 2 more
5 rock stories from October 13: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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October 12 in Rock History: Ricky Wilson (guitarist), Gene Vincent, Jordan Pundik and 2 more
5 rock stories from October 12: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-10-11 · On this day
October 11 in Rock History: Dominic Aitchison, Wheatus, MC Lyte and 2 more
5 rock stories from October 11: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-10-10 · On this day
October 10 in Rock History: King Crimson, John Lodge (musician), Toshi (musician) and 2 more
5 rock stories from October 10: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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October 9 in Rock History: Alex Greenwald, Fabio Lione, Al Jourgensen and 2 more
5 rock stories from October 9: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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October 8 in Rock History: Philip Chevron, Mikey Welsh, Jim Fairchild and 5 more
8 rock stories from October 8: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-10-07 · On this day
October 7 in Rock History: Lockett Pundt, Damian Kulash, Thom Yorke and 3 more
6 rock stories from October 7: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
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October 6 in Rock History: Johnny O'Keefe, Will Butler, Tommy Stinson and 1 more
4 rock stories from October 6: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-10-05 · On this day
October 5 in Rock History: Joakim Brodén, Bob Geldof, Russell Mael and 3 more
6 rock stories from October 5: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-10-04 · On this day
October 4 in Rock History: Saki (musician), Richard Reed Parry, M. Ward and 4 more
7 rock stories from October 4: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-10-03 · On this day
October 3 in Rock History: The Who Return, Springsteen Opens The River Tour, Genesis Hits a New Peak
Five significant October 3 stories: a landmark Who album and tour, the opening night of Bruce Springsteen's River Tour, Genesis at its 1980s commercial peak, Sinéad O'Connor's unforgettable act of protest, and the birth of blues-rock giant Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Read the full story →2026-10-02 · On this day
October 2 in Music History: Tom Petty, Ron Meagher, Brittany Howard and 6 more
9 rock stories from October 2: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-10-01 · On this day
October 1 in Music History: 2017 Las Vegas shooting, Al Jackson Jr., Lynsey de Paul and 9 more
12 rock stories from October 1: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-09-30 · On this day
September 30 in Music History: Kim Larsen, Ben Lovett (British musician), Nick Curran and 9 more
12 rock stories from September 30: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-09-29 · On this day
September 29 in Music History: Otis Rush, Josh Farro, City and Colour and 5 more
8 rock stories from September 29: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-09-28 · On this day
September 28 in Music History: Miles Davis, Esmée Denters, Daniel Platzman and 9 more
12 rock stories from September 28: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-09-27 · On this day
September 27 in Music History: Marty Balin, Cliff Burton, Jimmy McCulloch and 10 more
13 rock stories from September 27: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-09-20 · On this day
September 20 in Music History: Cannes Film Festival, Jim Croce, Yung Joc and 9 more
12 rock stories from September 20: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-09-19 · On this day
September 19 in Music History: Frank Zappa, Michael Eavis, Travis Barker
3 rock stories from September 19: concerts, releases, turning points and the people behind them.
Read the full story →2026-09-18 · On this day
September 18 in Music History: Mark Olson (musician), Kerry Livgren, Big Tom
3 notable musical events and birthdays on September 18.
Read the full story →2026-09-17 · On this day
September 17 in Music History: Adam Devlin, Guy Picciotto, Ty Tabor
Three notable musical birthdays on September 17.
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