Are you ready to learn some stuff? It’s February 19th and here’s what happened Today in Rock History!
Starting off on a somber note, as it was on this day in 1980 that the world lost the legendary voice of AC/DC, Bon Scott at the age of 33. Known for his growling vocals and his onstage and offstage antics, Scott was one of the main driving forces of what became AC/DC as we know it today. Thank you, Bon. The rock world misses you.
We also lost Gary Booker of Procol Harum from cancer in 2022. He was 76.
Now onto releases! We got The Yes Album by Yes in 1971, and in 1991 we got both Green Mind from Dinosaur Jr and Road Apples by The Tragically Hip!
With birthdays, we have John Crist of Danzig, Francis Buchholz of the Scorpions, David Adair of Nickelback and the legendary Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath!
Another member of Sabbath had a very eventful day, as in 1982, Ozzy Osbourne was arrested in San Antonio for urinating on a statue at the Alamo. Osbourne was wearing a dress when he was arrested (Sharon hid his clothes so he couldn’t go outside. That totally helped) and was banned from playing in San Antonio again (which was lifted ten years later). Later Ozzy was interviewed about the incident and said his next goal was to urinate on the White House Lawn.
In 1995, Tommy Lee of Motley Crue married Pamela Anderson in Mexico. Anderson wore a white bikini for the wedding. Now, just pause and picture that in your mind!
And finally in 1996, for President’s Day, The Presidents of the United States of America, play a show at Mount Rushmore. The gig was broadcasted on MTV.
This has been Today in Rock History! Check back tomorrow for your next rock history lesson!
