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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · By Dave Basner

    Why October 1st Matters In Rock History | Rocket 105 (opens the original)

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    It’s October 1st and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1979, Elton John performed the first of eight consecutive sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden in New York. In 1966, Jimi Hendrix appeared live in the UK for the first time when he jammed with Cream in London. In 2004, Bruce Springsteen, and others kicked off the Vote for Change tour, a trek bringing music to swing states. In 2011, KISS bassist Gene Simmons surprised the world when he married his longtime girl

  2. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · By Dave Basner

    Why September 30th Matters In Rock History | Rocket 105 (opens the original)

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    It’s September 30th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1997, The Rolling Stones released their 23rd American studio album, Bridges to Babylon. In 2008, Disney released Nightmare Revisited, a cover album of songs from the hit 1993 filmThe Nightmare Before Christmas, featuring new arrangements by Korn, Amy Lee of Evanescence and Marilyn Manson. In 2013, Fitz and the Tantrums made history when their song “Out of My League” went to number one on the Alternative Songs

  3. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · By Dave Basner

    Why September 29th Matters In Rock History | Rocket 105 (opens the original)

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    It’s September 29th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1967, drummer Mickey Hart joined The Grateful Dead. In 1989, at a concert in LA, Glenn Frey joined Don Henley on stage for the first time since the Eagles last played together nine years earlier. In 1989, Bruce Springsteen stopped in a small saloon in Prescott, Arizona where he played songs with the house band and donated 100-thousand dollars to the bartender, whom he overheard talking about financial problems

  4. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · By Dave Basner

    Why September 28th Matters In Rock History | Rocket 105 (opens the original)

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    It’s September 28th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1974, Bad Company went to number one on the album charts with their self-titled debut. In 2001, Courtney Love filed a suit against Geffen Records and surviving Nirvana members Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic seeking control of the band’s master recordings and 3.1-million dollars in royalties she felt the band was cheated out of. In 1976, A&M Records sued George Harrison for six-million dollars for missing the d

  5. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · By Dave Basner

    Why September 27th Matters In Rock History | Rocket 105 (opens the original)

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    It’s September 27th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1986, Metallica bassist Cliff Burton died when the band’s tour bus crashed in Sweden. He was 24. In 1973, Grand Funk Railroad had the number one song with “We’re an American Band.” In 2005, The White Stripes streamed their concert in Columbia, Maryland live on NPR.org, marking the first time the band did a webcast of one of their performances. In 2004, legendary producer Phil Spector was formally charged with

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