April 19th, 2012 we lose Levon Helm, 1980 Blondie hit #1, 1969 Led Zeppelin hit a chart peak, and a happy birthday to drummer Rod Morgenstein.

April 18th, 2013 Rush and Queen enter the Rock Hall, 2012 we lose Dick Clark, 1987 Headbanger’s Ball premieres, 1981 members of Yes and Led Zeppelin make music together.

April 17th, 1998 we lose Linda McCartney, 1983 Joe Strummer runs a marathon, 1983 Felix Pappalardi is shot and killed, 1970 Paul McCartney releases his first solo album.

April 16th, 1991 Temple of The Dog make their only release, 1974 Queen make their live US debut, 1971 The Rolling Stones first release on their own label and in 1964 their self-titled debut album comes out.

April 15th 2001 we lose Joey Ramone, 1974 a Lynyrd Skynyrd release, 1972 Billy Joel and a local show, 1971 The Beatles meet Oscar and we say happy birthday to Dave Edmunds

April 14th, 2016 a last for Prince, 1983 Pete Farndon passes. 1980 a Judas priest release and Iron Maiden’s debut, 1975 Ron Wood joins The Stones and happy birthday Ritchie Blackmore

April 13th 1974 Elton takes a fake band to #1, Paul McCartney and Wings on top, 1973 a first for Bob Marley, and happy birthday to Max Weinberg

April 12th, 1984 a release from Rush, 1982 John Mellencamp’s breakthrough, 1979 Mickey Thomas joins Jefferson Starship and happy birthday to John Kay of Steppenwolf.

April 11th, 2017 we lose J Geils, 1983 Metallica fire Dave Mustaine, 1981 Valerie Berinelli and Eddie Van Halen marry and 1964 The Beatles set a record.

April 10th, 1989 The Cult release a monster album, 1976 Peter Frampton goes to #1, 1970 The Doors get shutdown and in 1962 a loss for The Beatles.