Are you ready to learn some stuff? It’s April 4th and here’s what happened Today in Rock History!
Starting off with birthdays today. Happy Birthday to Adam Dutkiewivz of Killswitch Engage, the late Mike Starr of Alice in Chains, Josh Todd of Buckcherry, and Phil Jimenez of Wheatus
ZZ Top released Rio Grande Mud in 1972.
In 2007, a couple from Sweden got in trouble with authorities for trying to name their baby Metallica. The parents went to court with the country’s National Tax Authority about naming their daughter after the metal band. Tax officials said the name was “inappropriate.” Apparently, under Swedish law, both first and last names must be approved by authorities before they can be used.
And speaking of Metallica, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009
In 2003, the Rolling Stones make their debut in India, performing at the Bangalore Palace during a monsoon. And speaking of India, on this day in 1996, Jerry Garcia’s ashes are scattered in the Ganges River by his widow Deborah and Grateful Dead bandmate Bob Weir
And finally in 2015, Marilyn Manson is attacked at a Denny’s in Alberta, Canada. A fellow patron claimed Manson made comments about the attacker’s girlfriend and prompted the fight. Mason denied the claim.
This has been Today in Rock History! Keep on Rocking, keep on Rolling! Check back tomorrow for your next rock history lesson!
