Are you ready to learn some stuff? It’s February 26th and here’s what happened Today in Rock History!
Starting off with birthdays, we have the one, the only, The Man in Black, Johnny Cash
Other birthdays include: Josephine Wiggs of The Breeders, Jonathan Cain of Journey, and Tim Commerford of Audioslave and Rage Against the Machine.
In 2002, the multi-venue charity benefit Four Concerts for Artists’ Rights took place in Los Angeles. Performers that night include John Fogerty, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Billy Joel, and the Eagles with proceeds would go towards the labor-friendly musicians’ organization, the Recording Artists Coalition.
In 1995, former Zeppelin members Jimmy Page and Robert Plant began their year-long world tour supporting their live No Quarter reunion album.
And finally, just 30 years earlier, before joining the Yardbirds and Zeppelin, Jimmy Page released a solo record titled She Just Satisfies. He played all the instruments except the drums, sang lead vocals and produced the track himself. It is to date his only solo effort.
This has been Today in Rock History! Keep on Rocking, keep on Rolling! Check back tomorrow for your next rock history lesson!
