Are you ready to learn some stuff? It’s December 15th and here’s what happened Today in Rock History!
Starting the day in 1974 as Young Frankenstein opened in theaters. Why is that important to rock history? Well, after taking a break from recording their next album Toys in the Attic, the members of Aerosmith went to see the film. One scene in particular would help the band find the title of what would become one of their biggest hits ever.
Moving into releases now in 1967, we got The Who Sell Out from, you guessed it, The Who. On the same day ten years later in 1977, The Who performed a secret concert for members of their fan club at London’s Shepperton Studios. The concert was filmed and would later be used in their upcoming documentary The Kids Are Alright.
With birthdays today, we have Ronnie Radke of Falling in Reverse!
Other birthdays include Tim Reynolds of the Dave Matthews Band and Paul Simonon of The Clash!
And finally, The Plastic Ono Band performed live for the first and last time in 1969 for a UK UNICEF benefit concert. Taking part included band leaders John Lennon and Yoko Ono, as well as Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Billy Preston and Keith Moon. This would also be Lennon’s final performance in the UK.
This has been Today in Rock History! Check back tomorrow for your next rock history lesson!
