Rock Almanac
Rock Almanac: December 14, 2008
On This Date in 1968: 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine,' by Marvin Gaye, climbs to the No. 1 ... Read More »
Rock Almanac: December 13, 2008
On This Date in 1948: Ted Nugent is born Theodore Anthony Nugent in Detroit. The Almanac Advises ... Read More »
Rock Almanac: December 12, 2008
On This Date in 2003: Mick Jagger is dubbed a knight of the British Empire. The Rolling Stones ... Read More »
Rock Almanac: December 11, 2008
On This Date in 1961: 'Please Mr. Postman,' by the Marvelettes, arrives at No. 1 on the Billboard ... Read More »
Rock Almanac: December 10, 2008
On This Date in 1974: White Stripes drummer Meg White is born Megan Martha White in Grosse Pointe ... Read More »
Rock Almanac: December 9, 2008
On This Date in 1978: The Blues Brothers' version of Sam & Dave's 'Soul Man' is released as a ... Read More »
Rock Almanac: December 8, 2008
On This Date in 1966: Geto Boys rapper Bushwick Bill is born Richard Shaw in Kingston, Jamaica. The ... Read More »
Rock Almanac: December 7, 2008
On This Date in 1974: 'Kung Fu Fighting,' by Carl Douglas, battles its way to the top of the ... Read More »
Rock Almanac: December 6, 2008
On This Date in 1969: Meredith Hunter is knifed to death by Hells Angels acting as security during ... Read More »
Rock Almanac: December 5, 2008
On This Date in 1932: Little Richard is born Richard Wayne Penniman in Macon, Ga. The Almanac ... Read More »
Rock Almanac: December 4, 2008
On This Date in 1964: The Beatles release 'Beatles for Sale,' their fourth album in the U.K. The ... Read More »
Rock Almanac: December 3, 2008
On This Date in 1971: The Montreux Casino in Switzerland burns down during a performance by Frank ... Read More »
Rock Almanac: December 2, 2008
On This Date in 1972: 'Papa Was a Rollin' Stone,' by the Temptations, takes over the No. 1 position ... Read More »
Rock Almanac: December 1, 2008
On This Date in 1990: 'I'm Your Baby Tonight,' by Whitney Houston, seizes the No. 1 spot on the ... Read More »
Rock Almanac: November 30, 2008
On This Date in 1977: David Bowie appears on Bing Crosby's final Christmas special, on which they ... Read More »
Rock Almanac: November 29, 2008
On This Date in 1986: 'You Give Love a Bad Name,' by Bon Jovi, takes over the No. 1 position on the ... Read More »
