Are you ready to learn some stuff? It’s February 12th and here’s what happened Today in Rock History!
Kicking it off with releases, we’ve got the American release of Pink Floyd’s Animals (1977) and Moving Pictures by Rush (1981). You’re expecting Tom Sawyer aren’t you? Well here’s YYZ instead!
Starting in 1990, the Rock for the Rainforest benefit concert takes place in Beverly Hills and included performers Sting, Bruce Springsteen and more.
In 2015, “Weird Al” Yankovic became the first ever guest editor for MAD magazine
Then in 2018, Judas Priest guitarist Glenn Tipton retires from tour due to his Parkinson’s diagnose.
Then finally in 2016, Ween reunite for the first of three reunion shows in Colorado. They originally scheduled two shows, but demand was so high that they added a third.
This has been Today in Rock History! Keep on Rocking, keep on Rolling! Check back tomorrow for your next rock history lesson!
