Today in Rock History – January 7

Are you ready to learn some stuff? It’s January 7th and here’s what happened Today in Rock History!

We lost ‘The Professor’ Neil Peart of Rush in 2020 from brain cancer at the age of 67.

Birthdays today features the co-founder of Rolling Stone Magazine, a co-founder of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and all around scumbag: Jann Wenner.

Other birthdays include Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch, Jinxx of Black Veil Brides, and Kenny Loggins of Loggins and Messina. DANGER ZOOOOOONE!!!

In 1970, neighboring farmers sued Max Yasgur for over $35,000 in damages to their farms caused by the Woodstock Festival held the year prior.

This has been Today in Rock History! Check back tomorrow for your next rock history lesson!