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15/07/2025

Today in Rock History--July 15, 1956
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Happy 69th to guitarist, composer, and songwriter Joe Satriani, born July 15, 1956, in Westbury, New York. He is a 15-time Grammy Award nominee and has sold over ten million albums, making him the bestselling instrumental rock guitarist of all time.

Music video by Joe Satriani performing Surfing with the Alien. (C) 2006 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENThttp://vevo.ly/B9mCle

14/07/2025

Today in Rock History--July 14, 1982
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The British live-action/animated musical surrealist drama film 'Pink Floyd – The Wall' was released on this day in 1982. The screenplay was written by Pink Floyd vocalist and bassist Roger Waters, with animation sequences directed by Gerald Scarfe. The film was shown out of competition during the 1982 Cannes Film Festival.

The film's official premiere was at the Empire, Leicester Square in London. It was attended by Waters and fellow Pink Floyd members David Gilmour and Nick Mason, but not Richard Wright, who was no longer a member of the band. It was also attended by various celebrities, including Geldof, Scarfe, Paula Yates, Pete Townshend, Sting, Roger Taylor, James Hunt, Lulu, and Andy Summers.

Live at Earls Court London 1980

12/07/2025

L&L Bakery is celebrating their 2nd annivesary this month AND they're the featured half price deal this Thursday exclusively at www.pnwperks.com! Deal goes LIVE Thursday morning 8 a.m. - get your $50 certificate for just $25 bucks!

11/07/2025

Today in Rock History--July 11, 1959
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Richie Sambora turns 66 today! Best known as the lead guitarist of Bon Jovi from 1983 to 2013, he, along with lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, formed the main songwriting unit for the band. He has also released three solo albums: Stranger in This Town (1991), Undiscovered Soul (1998), and Aftermath of the Lowdown, released in September 2012.

Richie Sambora and Orianthi Wanted Dead or Alive Download Festival 2014

10/07/2025

Today in Rock History--July 10, 1942
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Ronnie James Dio was born on this day in 1942! He fronted numerous bands throughout his career, including Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio, and Heaven & Hell. Dio is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential heavy metal vocalists of all time. He is known for popularizing the "devil horns" hand gesture in metal culture and his medieval-themed song lyrics.

On November 25, 2009, Dio announced that he was diagnosed with stomach cancer and underwent treatment. Dio died of the illness on May 16, 2010.

Holy Diver DVD

09/07/2025

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09/07/2025

Today in Rock History--July 9, 1946
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Remembering Bon Scott on his day of birth, born July 9, 1946, in Scotland. Scott was the second lead vocalist and lyricist of AC/DC from 1974 until his death in 1980.

With AC/DC Scott performed on the band's first seven albums: High Voltage (1975, Australian only release), T.N.T. (1975, Australian only release), High Voltage (1976, first international release), Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (1976, not released until 1981 in the United States), Let There Be Rock (1977), Powerage (1978) and Highway to Hell (1979). AC/DC's popularity grew throughout the 1970s, initially in Australia, and then internationally. Their 1979 album Highway to Hell reached the top 20 in the United States, and was their commercial breakthrough.

"Highway to Hell" from Countdown, 1979 by AC/DCListen to AC/DC: https://ACDC.lnk.to/listen_YDSubscribe to the official AC/DC YouTube channel: https://ACDC.ln...

08/07/2025

Today in Rock History--July 8, 1958
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Happy Birthday to Carlos Cavazo, best known as the guitarist for heavy metal band Quiet Riot during their commercial peak. He has also played with Snow, 3 Legged Dogg, Hollywood Allstarz, and Ratt. Carlos is currently a member of the bands King Kobra and Hurricane, which he joined in 2021 and 2023, respectively.

Round and Round, Ratt (Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, Juan Croucier, and Carlos Cavazo), M3 Festival, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Maryland; Apri...

07/07/2025

Today in Rock History--July 7, 1940
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Happy 85th to Sir Richard Starkey, aka Ringo Starr, born July 7, 1940, in Liverpool. The famous Beatles drummer occasionally sang lead vocals with the group, typically for one song on each album, including "Yellow Submarine" and "With a Little Help from My Friends." He also wrote and sang the Beatles songs "Don't Pass Me By" and "Octopus's Garden," and is credited as a co-writer of four others.

Inductees Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney of The Beatles perform "With A Little Help From My Friends" with special guests at the 2015 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame...

04/07/2025

Today in Rock History--July 4, 1943
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Remembering musician Alan Wilson on his birthday today, best known as the co-founder, leader, co-lead singer, and primary composer of the blues rock band Canned Heat. Nicknamed "Blind Owl", he sang and played harmonica and guitar with the group, live and on recordings. Wilson was the lead singer for the group's two biggest U.S. hit singles: "On the Road Again" and "Going Up the Country".

Canned Heat- On The Road AgainLive at Woodstock FestivalBethel, NYAugust 16, 1969 Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson: guitar, harmonica, vocals Bob "The Bear" Hit...