Are you ready to learn some stuff? It’s April 7th and here’s what happened Today in Rock History!
Starting off in 1994 as Courtney Love was arrested for drug and theft charges after an overdose. This is important because, at the time, Love didn’t know that her husband, Kurt Cobain was dead at their home. His body wouldn’t be discovered until the next day by an electrician.
Three releases today, we have: We Are the Same from The Tragically Hip in 2009, The Last Waltz from The Band in 1978 and Coming Home by Falling in Reverse in 2017
We also got the release of The Police’s first single in 1978, Roxanne
It’s Ben McKee of Imagine Dragons’ and John Cooper of Skillet’s birthdays today
In 2017, the 32nd Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place. Inductees included ELO, Journey, YES, and Pearl Jam.
In 2003, Sum 41 won best group at the 2003 Juno Awards
In 1977, The Damned become the first British Punk band to perform live in the US when they played the first of their four night residence at CBGB’s in New York.
We lost Who manager Kit Lambert in 1981 at 45 from a brain hemorrhage.
With a little local flair now as in 1990, Farm Aid IV took place at the Hoosier Dome in Indianapolis. Featuring groups and artists from many genres of music (some of note include Willie Nelson, Lou Reed, John Mellencamp, Iggy Pop, Elton John), the show would be the last time Steven Adler would play with Guns N Roses due to his drug addiction.
And finally in 1988, Alice Cooper accidentally hung himself during a rehearsal for his European tour. Cooper dangled for several seconds after the safety rope snapped and was saved by a roadie.
This has been Today in Rock History! Keep on Rocking, keep on Rolling! Check back tomorrow for your next rock history lesson!
