Are you ready to learn some stuff? It’s December 1st and here’s what happened Today in Rock History!
Starting the day in 1987, as a Kentucky appeared in front of the US Supreme Court to appeal for her wrongful termination lawsuit against her former school. She was fired for showing Pink Floyd’s The Wall in class. The court sided with the school as they saw the film was not suitable for minors.
Today’s releases include Axis: Bold as Love from The Jimi Hendrix Experience in 1967!
As well as Sabbath Bloody Sabbath from Black Sabbath in 1973 and the Australian release of AC/DC’s T.N.T. in 1975!
Moving into birthdays now, we have Brad Delson of Linkin Park!
Other birthdays include Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots, Eric Bloom of Blue Oyster Cult, John Densmore of The Doors, and Caleb Shomo of Beartooth!
In 2006, Noel Gallagher performed an intimate gig at a fan’s home after the fan won a radio contest. Gallagher played in the fan’s living room in front of 15 people and the fan’s mom made tea for the crew.
In 1991, due to a misunderstanding, Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains causes the band to miss a tour date opening for Van Halen in Memphis. What was the issue? Cantrell thought there were 31 days in November and continued his hunting trip.
And finally in 1976, after Queen pulled out of an appearance on Britain’s ITV live program Today, the Sex Pistols appeared in their place alongside Siouxsie Sioux. Interviewer Bill Grundy provoked the band to say something “outrageous.” Guitarist Steve Jones took the opportunity and, well, dropped the F-bomb on live national TV.
This has been Today in Rock History! Keep on Rocking, keep on Rolling! Check back tomorrow for your next rock history lesson!
