Are you ready to learn some stuff? It’s July 4th and here’s what happened Today in Rock History!
Before we get started, let’s just get this out of the way now.
Anyways, let’s officially begin the day with releases as we got The Sufferers & the Witness from Rise Against in 2006 and the Foo Fighters self-titled debut in 1995!
Birthdays today feature Post Malone, Mark Slaughter of Slaughter, Kirk Pengilly of INXS, Jeremy Spencer of Fleetwood Mac and Moametal of Babymetal
The Clash played their first public show when they opened for the Sex Pistols in 1976.
In 2007, a woman admitted to a New Mexico court to stalking Chester Bennington of Linkin Park. The stalker used government computers to obtain Chester’s personal information, e-mail accounts, and phone number!
In 2025, Oasis began their reunion tour after being apart for 16 years
In 1971, the legendary concert venue Fillmore West closed its doors
And finally, Ozzy and Sharon got hitched on this day in 1982. Ozzy would later confess that the 4th of July date was chosen so he wouldn’t forget their anniversary!
This has been Today in Rock History! Keep on Rocking, keep on Rolling! Check back tomorrow for your next rock history lesson!
