Today in Rock History – 26th DECEMBER:
Date: December 26, 2023
BIRTHDAYS
1940: Phil Spector
1951: John Scofield (Miles Davis Band)
1963: Lars Urlich (Metallica)
EVENTS
1963: The Beatles released their single “I Want to Hold Your Hand / I Saw Her Standing There”.
1967: The Beatles film ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ premiered on BBC TV.
1968: Led Zeppelin’s first U.S. tour began, in Boston.
2016: Death of drummer, Alphonse Mouzon [aged 68]. Throughout his career, Alphonse made music with Miles Davis, Weather Report, Jeff Beck, Tommy Bolin, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Herbie Hancock, Chet Baker, Lee Ritenour and many other legendary players.
Happy 60th Birthday to drummer, Lars Urlich of Metallica! This should wake ya up on Boxing Day!
Search For Artist Or Record
Recent Reviews
- The Cure - Head On The Door (Vinyl) by AMG
- Moby - Play (2LP Vinyl) by AMG
Artists
AC/DC
Allman Brothers Band
Black Sabbath
Bob Dylan
Brian Eno
Bruce Springsteen
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Crosby Stills & Nash
David Bowie
Deep Purple
Eagles
Elton John
Eric Clapton
Fleetwood Mac
Frank Zappa
Genesis
Iron Maiden
Jeff Beck
Jimi Hendrix
Judas Priest
Kate Bush
King Crimson
Led Zeppelin
Miles Davis
Neil Young
Paul Simon
Peter Gabriel
Pink Floyd
Queen
Rod Stewart
Roxy Music
Ry Cooder
Santana
Split Enz
Supertramp
Talking Heads
Tangerine Dream
The Band
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones
The Who
Thin Lizzy
Uriah Heep
YES
ZZ Top