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    This Week In Music History

    This Week In Music History

    Revisit the groundbreaking faces, moments, and performances that defined Rock and Roll.

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    The Music World Lost John Lennon | This Week in Music History
      

    The Music World Lost John…

    On December 8th, 1980, John Lennon of The Beatles was…

    Hendrix's Electric Ladyland Hits #1 | This Week in Music History
      

    Hendrix's Electric Ladyland Hits #1…

    On November 16th, 1968, The Jimi Hendrix Experience topped the…

    Billy Idol Released Rebel Yell | This Week in Music History
      

    Billy Idol Released Rebel Yell…

    On November 10th, 1983, Billy Idol released the album Rebel…

    Prince Released 1999 | This Week in Music History
      

    Prince Released 1999 | This…

    On October 27, 1982, Prince released his breakthrough album, 1999.…

    Lynyrd Skynyrd's Plane Crash | This Week in Music History
      

    Lynyrd Skynyrd's Plane Crash |…

    On October 20, 1977, a plane chartered by Lynyrd Skynyrd…

    Eddie Van Halen Tribute | This Week in Music History
      

    Eddie Van Halen Tribute |…

    On October 6, 2020, the music world lost one of…

    Bad Company Tops The Charts | This Week in Music History
      

    Bad Company Tops The Charts…

    On September 28th, 1974, Bad Company's self-titled debut album went…

    Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp Founded Farm Aid | This Week in Music History
      

    Willie Nelson, Neil Young and…

    On September 22nd, 1985, Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John…

    Hall & Oates Released Private Eyes | This Week in Music History
      

    Hall & Oates Released Private…

    On September 1st, 1981, Hall & Oates released the album…

    Springsteen's Born To Run | This Week in Music History
      

    Springsteen's Born To Run |…

    On August 25th, 1975, Bruce Springsteen released his breakthrough album,…

    Kid Rock Breaks Out | This Week in Music History
      

    Kid Rock Breaks Out |…

    On August 18th, 1998, Kid Rock released his break out…

    Neil Peart Joins Rush | This Week in Music History
      

    Neil Peart Joins Rush |…

    On July 29th, 1974 legendary drummer Neil Peart joined the…

    Guns N' Roses' Appetite For Destruction | This Week in Music History
      

    Guns N' Roses' Appetite For…

    Guns N' Roses burst onto the music scene with their…

    Def Leppard Debuts | This Week in Music History
      

    Def Leppard Debuts | This…

    Def Leppard is used to playing huge arenas across the…

    Hootie Makes History | This Week in Music History
      

    Hootie Makes History | This…

    Hootie & the Blowfish's Cracked Rear View was such a…

    Charlie Goes Down to Georgia | This Week in Music History
      

    Charlie Goes Down to Georgia…

    There isn't a more powerful fiddle tune than "Devil Went…

    Santana Goes Supernatural | This Week in Music History
      

    Santana Goes Supernatural | This…

    Santana's guitar playing on Supernatural? So good it's almost scary.…

    Dolly + The Best Ballad of All Time | This Week in Music History
      

    Dolly + The Best Ballad…

    This week in music history, Dolly Parton was at the…

    The Legacy of John Bonham | This Week in Music History
      

    The Legacy of John Bonham…

    This week in music history, we're remembering the birth of…

    Remembering Gregg Allman | This Week in Music History
      

    Remembering Gregg Allman | This…

    On May 27, 2017 the world lost a southern rock…

    The Who Release Tommy | This Week in Music History
      

    The Who Release Tommy |…

    What started as an album, turned into a rock opera,…

    The Beach Boys Release Pet Sounds | This Week in Music History
      

    The Beach Boys Release Pet…

    The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds is one of the most…

    Steve Perry Leaves Journey | This Week in Music History
      

    Steve Perry Leaves Journey |…

    This week in 1998, Steve Perry made the very difficult…

    Jimi Records Voodoo Chile, Pink Floyd Hits #1, Beat It Tops Charts | This Week in Music History
      

    Jimi Records Voodoo Chile, Pink…

    How do we know this was a major week in…

    Deep Purple's First Gig, Ramones Debut, and Remembering Prince | This Week in Music History
      

    Deep Purple's First Gig, Ramones…

    From Deep Purple's first gig to remembering the man behind…

    April 13 - 19 | This Week in Music History
      

    April 13 - 19 |…

    Cowbells, Live Bullet, and Breakfast in America | This Week in Music History
      

    Cowbells, Live Bullet, and Breakfast…

    Grab some Breakfast in America, crank up Live Bullet, and…

    Brian Johnson Replaces Bon Scott | This Week in Music History
      

    Brian Johnson Replaces Bon Scott…

    It takes a legend to fill the shoes of a…

    Blondie Makes Rap Mainstream | This Week in Music History
      

    Blondie Makes Rap Mainstream |…

    You know Debbie Harry as a classic rock legend, but…

    Iron Maiden Unleash the Beast | This Week in Music History
      

    Iron Maiden Unleash the Beast…

    Despite all the of the paranormal activity that went down…

    Metallica's Live Debut | This Week in Music History
      

    Metallica's Live Debut | This…

    On March 14th, 1982, Metallica played their first live show…

    Pink Floyd Release Dark Side of the Moon | This Week in Music History
      

    Pink Floyd Release Dark Side…

    On March 1st, 1973, one of the biggest albums of…

    The Eagles Go Platinum | This Week in Music History
      

    The Eagles Go Platinum |…

    On February 24th, 1976 The Eagles made history when Their…

    Remembering Bon Scott | This Week in Music History
      

    Remembering Bon Scott | This…

    On February 19th, the world lost one of the greatest…

    Celebrating 40 Years of Moving Pictures | This Week in Music History
      

    Celebrating 40 Years of Moving…

    On February 12th, 1981, Rush released their eighth and one…

    Remembering the Day the Music Died | This Week in Music History
      

    Remembering the Day the Music…

    On February 3rd, 1959, the music world lost three incredible…

    KISS' Live Debut | This Week In Music History
      

    KISS' Live Debut | This…

    On January 30th, 1973 KISS stepped on stage at the…

    Def Leppard's Fire Album | This Week in Music History
      

    Def Leppard's Fire Album |…

    On January 20th, 1983, Def Leppard released their third studio…

    Hendrix Records Purple Haze | This Week in Music History
      

    Hendrix Records Purple Haze |…

    On January 11th, 1967, the Jimi Hendrix Experience stepped into…

    January 4 - 10 | This Week in Music History
      

    January 4 - 10 |…

    This week features the release of the album Frampton Comes…

    December 28 - January 3 | This Week in Music History
      

    December 28 - January 3…

    This week features the day that Stevie Nicks and Lindsay…

    December 21 - 27 | This Week in Music History
      

    December 21 - 27 |…

    This week features Motorhead's former frontman, Lemmy. We celebrate the…

    December 14 - 20 | This Week in Music History
      

    December 14 - 20 |…

    This week features the release of The Clash's album London…

    December 7 - 13 | This Week in Music History
      

    December 7 - 13 |…

    This week features the day that John Lennon was shot…

    November 30 - December 6 | This Week in Music History
      

    November 30 - December 6…

    This week features the story of Pink Floyd's 'The Wall',…

    November 16 - 22 | This Week in Music History
      

    November 16 - 22 |…

    This week features The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, LL…

    November 9 - 15 | This Week in Music History
      

    November 9 - 15 |…

    This week features the first issue of Rolling Stone Magazine,…

    November 2 - 8 | This Week in Music History
      

    November 2 - 8 |…

    This week features Cream, Aerosmith, Shania Twain, Led Zeppelin, Foo…

    October 26 - November 1 | This Week in Music History
      

    October 26 - November 1…

    This week features the Allman Brothers, Prince, Stevie Wonder George…

    October 19 - 25 | This Week in Music History
      

    October 19 - 25 |…

    This week features Tom Petty, Hendrix, Bob Seger, Meat Loaf,…

    October 12 - 18 | This Week in Music History
      

    October 12 - 18 |…

    This week features Lynyrd Skynyrd, Janis Joplin, Radiohead, Blondie, Def…

    October 5 - 11 | This Week in Music History
      

    October 5 - 11 |…

    Here we go again with another week of music history!…

    September 28 - October 4 | This Week in Music History
      

    September 28 - October 4…

    This week in music history we’re talking The Beach Boys'…

    September 21 - 27 | This Week in Music History
      

    September 21 - 27 |…

    This week features The Band, Steely Dan, Nirvana, Farm Aid,…

    September 14 - 20 | This Week in Music History
      

    September 14 - 20 |…

    This week features John Lennon, AC/DC, Talking Heads, Huey Lewis,…

    September 7 - 13 | This Week in Music History
      

    September 7 - 13 |…

    This week features Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Meat Loaf, John…

    August 31 - September 6 | This Week in Music History
      

    August 31 - September 6…

    This week features topics like 'House of the Rising Sun',…

    August 24 - 30 | This Week in Music History
      

    August 24 - 30 |…

    Historical music moments from Elton John, Queen, Bruce Springsteen, Boston,…

    August 10 - 16 | This Week in Music History
      

    August 10 - 16 |…

    August 3 - 9 | This Week in Music History
      

    August 3 - 9 |…

    The Piper At The Gates of Dawn, Green River, Hysteria,…

    July 27 - August 2 | This Week in Music History
      

    July 27 - August 2…

    Milestones for MTV, Summer Jam, Sublime, Weird Al and more…

    July 20 - 26 | This Week in Music History
      

    July 20 - 26 |…

    Back in Black, Kill 'Em All, or Appetite for Destruction?…

    July 13 - 19 | This Week in Music History
      

    July 13 - 19 |…

    From Cream to Kid Rock, here's everything that went down…

    July 6 - 12 | This Week in Music History
      

    July 6 - 12 |…

    Rock & roll strikes gold for the first time, Bill…

    June 29 - July 5 | This Week in Music History
      

    June 29 - July 5…

    From the introduction to the walkman, the downfall of The…

    June 22 - 28 | This Week in Music History
      

    June 22 - 28 |…

    From Eagles to Queen to Cher to Michael Jackson, get…

    June 15 - 21 | This Week in Music History
      

    June 15 - 21 |…

    Duran Duran made their debut, festival season began, and Ziggy…

    June 8 - 14 | This Week in Music History
      

    June 8 - 14 |…

    Dolly was #1, The Eagles hit their stride, and it…

    June 1 - 7 | This Week in Music History
      

    June 1 - 7 |…

    From R.E.S.P.E.C.T. to RHCP, here’s everything that went down this…

    May 25 - 31 | This Week in Music History
      

    May 25 - 31 |…

    May 18 - 24 | This Week in Music History
      

    May 18 - 24 |…

    May 11 - 17 | This Week in Music History
      

    May 11 - 17 |…

    May 4 - 10 | This Week in Music History
      

    May 4 - 10 |…

    From "Heartbreak Hotel" to "Hotel California", we're checking in all…

    March 30 - April 5 | This Week in Music History
      

    March 30 - April 5…

    March 23 - 29 | This Week in Music History
      

    March 23 - 29 |…

    March 9 - 15 | This Week in Music History
      

    March 9 - 15 |…

    March 2 - 8 | This Week in Music History
      

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    February 24 - 30 | This Week in Music History
      

    February 24 - 30 |…

    February 17 - 23 | This Week in Music History
      

    February 17 - 23 |…

    February 10 - 16 | This Week in Music History
      

    February 10 - 16 |…

    February 3 - 9 | This Week in Music History
      

    February 3 - 9 |…

    From The Beatles arrival in the United States to Pink…

    Sammy Hagar Joined Van Halen | This Week in Music History
      

    Sammy Hagar Joined Van Halen…

    This week in music history, Sammy Hagar played his first…

    Bon Jovi Was Formed | This Week in Music History
      

    Bon Jovi Was Formed |…

    On March 14, 1983, Bon Jovi was formed with Jon…

    The Allman Brothers' At Fillmore East | This Week in Music History
      

    The Allman Brothers' At Fillmore…

    On March 12-13, 1971, The Allman Brothers Band recorded their…

    Pnk Floyd Release 'Dark Side of the Moon' | This Week in Music History
      

    Pnk Floyd Release 'Dark Side…

    The album that would become one of the most influential…

    AC/DC's Bon Scott Dies | This Week in Music HIstory
      

    AC/DC's Bon Scott Dies |…

    The eclectic AC/DC frontman died on February 19, 1980.

    The Beatles Play Their First US Performance | This Week In Music History
      

    The Beatles Play Their First…

    On February 9, 1964, The Beatles played their first US…

    The Day The Music Died | This Week in Music History
      

    The Day The Music Died…

    On February 3, 1959, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P.…

    KISS Makes Their Debut | This Week in Music History
      

    KISS Makes Their Debut |…

    On January 30th, 1973, KISS played their first concert, performing…

    Mötley Crüe Hits The Stage | This Week in Music History
      

    Mötley Crüe Hits The Stage…

    On January 17th, 1981, Mötley Crüe was formed by Vince…

    Jimi Hendrix Records 'Purple Haze' | This Week in Music History
      

    Jimi Hendrix Records 'Purple Haze'…

    On January 11th, 1967, The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded "Purple…

    Frampton Comes Alive! | This Week in Music History
      

    Frampton Comes Alive! | This…

    On January 6th, 1976, Peter Frampton's live double album, Frampton…

    Stevie and Lindsey Join Fleetwood Mac | This Week in Music History
      

    Stevie and Lindsey Join Fleetwood…

    Lindsey Buckingham recounts how he and Stevie Nicks became Fleetwood…

    Slave Trade: How Prince Re-Made the Music Business | Monday Night Movie
      

    Slave Trade: How Prince Re-Made…

    Filmmaker Elio Espana chronicles Prince's legal battle with his record…

    Celebrating Lemmy on His Birthday | This Week in Music History
      

    Celebrating Lemmy on His Birthday…

    This week we are celebrating Motorhead frontman, Lemmy. He was…

    Shania Twain Breaks Record | This Week in Music History
      

    Shania Twain Breaks Record |…

    On December 16th, 2003, Shania Twain became the first woman…

    John Lennon Was Shot And Killed In NYC | This Week in Music History
      

    John Lennon Was Shot And…

    On December 8th, 1980, John Lennon was shot and killed…

    Pink Floyd Release 'The Wall' | This Week in Music History
      

    Pink Floyd Release 'The Wall'…

    The seminal album included classics like "Hey You," "Another Brick…

    Brian May on Working with Freddie Mercury During His Final Days | This Week in Music History
      

    Brian May on Working with…

    On November 24th, 1991, Freddie Mercury passed away due to…

    Jimi Hendrix's 'Electric Ladyland' Hits #1 | This Week in Music HIstory
      

    Jimi Hendrix's 'Electric Ladyland' Hits…

    The seminal album featured tracks like "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)"…

    Led Zeppelin Releases
      

    Led Zeppelin Releases "Stairway to…

    On November 8, 1971, Led Zeppelin released their acclaimed album,…

    Carly Simon Married James Taylor | This Week in Music History
      

    Carly Simon Married James Taylor…

    On November 3, 1972, Carly Simon and James Taylor got…

    Prince Releases '1999' | This Week in Music History
      

    Prince Releases '1999' | This…

    On October 27, 1982, Prince released his fifth album, "1999."…

    Lynyrd Skynyrd's Plane Crash | This Week in Music History
      

    Lynyrd Skynyrd's Plane Crash |…

    On October 20, 1977, a plane chartered by Lynyrd Skynyrd…

    Eddie Van Halen's Legacy | This Week in Music History
      

    Eddie Van Halen's Legacy |…

    On October 6th, 2020, legendary Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van…

    Remembering Tom Petty | This Week in Music History
      

    Remembering Tom Petty | This…

    On October 2nd, 2017, Tom Petty, the singer and guitarist…

    The First Farm Aid | This Week in Music History
      

    The First Farm Aid |…

    On September 22nd, 1985, the first Farm Aid took place.…

    Talking Heads Make Their Debut | This Week in Music History
      

    Talking Heads Make Their Debut…

    On September 16th, 1977, Talking Heads released their debut album,…

    Keith Moon Dies | This Week in Music History
      

    Keith Moon Dies | This…

    On September 7th, 1978, Keith Moon died. The Who drummer…

    Hall & Oates Release 'Private Eyes' | This Week in Music History
      

    Hall & Oates Release 'Private…

    On September 1, 1981, Hall & Oates released the album…

    Guitar Legends Play Epic Rendition of Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' | This Week in Music History
      

    Guitar Legends Play Epic Rendition…

    On August 24, 1975, Queen began recording their immortal anthem…

    Kid Rock Hits It Big | This Week in Music History
      

    Kid Rock Hits It Big…

    On August 18th, 1998, Kid Rock released "Devil Without A…

    Jerry Garcia Dies | This Week in Music History
      

    Jerry Garcia Dies | This…

    Bob Weir reflects on his relationship with Jerry Garcia and…

    Creedence Clearwater Revival Release 'Green River' | This Week in Music History
      

    Creedence Clearwater Revival Release 'Green…

    On August 3rd, 1969, Creedence Clearwater Revival released their seminal…

    Neil Peart Joins Rush | This Week in Music History
      

    Neil Peart Joins Rush |…

    On July 29th, 1974, Neil Peart replaced John Rutsey as…

    Def Leppard's Live Debut | This Week in Music History
      

    Def Leppard's Live Debut |…

    On July 18, 1978, Def Leppard made their live debut…

    Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker form Cream
      

    Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and…

    On July 16, 1966, three English rockers laid the foundation…

    Hootie & the Blowfish Blow Up | This Week in Music History
      

    Hootie & the Blowfish Blow…

    On July 5, 1994, Hootie & the Blowfish released their…

    The World Loses Jim Morrison
      

    The World Loses Jim Morrison

    On July 3, 1979, rebel musician Jim Morrison was found…

    Santana Makes a Comeback with 'Supernatural' | This Week in Music History
      

    Santana Makes a Comeback with…

    On June 15th, 1999, Carlos Santana released his hit album,…

    Dolly Parton's
      

    Dolly Parton's "I Will Always…

    On June 8th, 1974, Dolly Parton reached #1 on the…

    Remembering John Bonham | This Week in Music History
      

    Remembering John Bonham | This…

    This week we remember Led Zeppelin's legendary drummer, John Bonham.…

    The Music World Loses Gregg Allman | This Week in Music History
      

    The Music World Loses Gregg…

    On May 27, 2017, Gregg Allman of The Allman Brothers…

    Steve Perry Goes Separate Ways with Journey | This Week in Music History
      

    Steve Perry Goes Separate Ways…

    On May 7, 1998, Journey frontman Steve Perry left the…

    The Music World Lost Prince | This Week in Music History
      

    The Music World Lost Prince…

    On April 21, 2016, Prince was found dead. The pop…

    Judas Priest Release 'British Steel' | This Week in Music History
      

    Judas Priest Release 'British Steel'…

    On April 14, 1980, Judas Priest released their seminal album,…

    Celebrating Merle Haggard | This Week in Music History
      

    Celebrating Merle Haggard | This…

    Not only was April 6th Merle Haggard's birthday, but it…

    AC/DC Brings On Brian Johnson | This Week in Music History
      

    AC/DC Brings On Brian Johnson…

    On April 1st, 1980, after losing their former lead singer,…

    Sammy Hagar's Debut with Van Halen | This Week in Music History
      

    Sammy Hagar's Debut with Van…

    On March 27th, 1986, Sammy Hagar played his first show…

    The World Meets Bon Jovi | This Week in Music History
      

    The World Meets Bon Jovi…

    This week, we're celebrating 39 years of Bon Jovi! Jon…

    U2 Released The Joshua Tree | This Week in Music History
      

    U2 Released The Joshua Tree…

    On March 9th, 1987, U2 released their groundbreaking album, The…

    Pink Floyd Released The Dark Side of the Moon | This Week in Music History
      

    Pink Floyd Released The Dark…

    On March 1st, 1973, Pink Floyd released their classic album,…

    Led Zeppelin Released Physical Graffiti | This Week in Music History
      

    Led Zeppelin Released Physical Graffiti…

    On February 24th, 1975, Led Zeppelin released the album Physical…

    The Music World Lost AC/DC's Bon Scott | This Week in Music History
      

    The Music World Lost AC/DC's…

    On February 19th, 1980, AC/DC's frontman, Bon Scott, died at…

    The Beatles US Debut on The Ed Sullivan Show | This Week in Music History
      

    The Beatles US Debut on…

    On February 9, 1964, The Beatles made their US debut…

    Fleetwood Mac Released Rumours | This Week in Music History
      

    Fleetwood Mac Released Rumours |…

    On February 4, 1977, Fleetwood Mac released their landmark album,…

    Celebrating Eddie Van Halen | This Week in Music History
      

    Celebrating Eddie Van Halen |…

    On January 26, 1955, Eddie Van Halen was born. This…

    Mötley Crüe is Formed | This Week in Music History
      

    Mötley Crüe is Formed |…

    On January 17, 1981, Mötley Crüe was formed by Nikki…

    Remembering Maurice Gibb | This Week in Music History
      

    Remembering Maurice Gibb | This…

    On January 12, 2003, The music world lost Maurice Gibb…

    Frampton Comes Alive! | This Week in Music History
      

    Frampton Comes Alive! | This…

    On January 6, 1976, Peter Frampton released his breakthrough album,…

    Stevie and Lindsey Join Fleetwood Mac | This Week in Music History
      

    Stevie and Lindsey Join Fleetwood…

    January 1, 1975, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham officially joined…

    Tribute to Lemmy of Motorhead | This Week in Music History
      

    Tribute to Lemmy of Motorhead…

    Motorhead frontman, Lemmy, was born on Dec. 24 and died…

    Shania Twain Makes History | This Week in Music History
      

    Shania Twain Makes History |…

    On December 16th, 2003, Shania Twain became the first woman…

    Pink Floyd Released The Wall | This Week in Music History
      

    Pink Floyd Released The Wall…

    On November 30, 1979, Pink Floyd released The Wall. It…

    Remembering Freddie Mercury | This Week in Music History
      

    Remembering Freddie Mercury | This…

    On November 24, 1991, we lost Freddie Mercury. Queen pushed…

    Carly Simon and James Taylor Tied the Knot | This Week in Music History
      

    Carly Simon and James Taylor…

    On November 3rd, 1972, Carly Simon and James Taylor got…

    Huey Lewis and the News Released Sports | This Week in Music History
      

    Huey Lewis and the News…

    On September 15th, 1983, Huey Lewis and the News released…

    The Legacy of Johnny Cash | This Week in Music History
      

    The Legacy of Johnny Cash…

    On September 12th, 2003, Johnny cash passed away due to…

    RIP Jerry Garcia | This Week in Music History
      

    RIP Jerry Garcia | This…

    On August 9th, 1995, the music world lost Jerry Garcia.…

    RIP to the Lizard King | This Week in Music History
      

    RIP to the Lizard King…

    This week in music history, we lost a music legend…

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