Are you ready to learn some stuff? It’s March 10th and here’s what happened Today in Rock History!
Kicking it off with releases today, we there’s Chris Cornell’s Scream from 2009, Black and White Rainbows by Bush from 2017 and the debut effort of The Presidents of the United States of America in 1995. Cue the song that’s clearly about fruit and NOTHING ELSE!
It’s a big day for birthdays today! We’ve got Breaking Benjamin’s namesake Benjamin Burnley, Tom Scholz of Boston, Jerry Horton of Papa Roach and two members of Pearl Jam: their first drummer, Dave Krusen and longtime bassist Jeff Ament (who was also in Temple of the Dog)!
Today is also the legendary producer Rick Rubin’s birthday. I could list all the greats Rubin has worked with but we’d be here all day. So here’s Rick talking about his time working with System of a Down and helping create Chop Suey!
In 1991, the band known as Mookie Blaylock announced on Seattle radio station KISW that they would be changing their name to Pearl Jam.
In 1984, the Mark II lineup of Deep Purple reunited, which included guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and lead singer Ian Gillian. Gillian had just left Black Sabbath that day.
We have two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies on this day. The first in 2003, featuring inductees The Clash, The Police, and AC/DC!
The second in 2008 featured inductee John Mellencamp!
In 2000, Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders was arrested at a Manhattan GAP store during for leading an animal rights protest against the brand, who was accused of using illegally obtained cow leather.
And finally, in 1977 The Sex Pistols sign with A&M Records after leaving EMI over the band’s bad behavior. A&M hold a public signing ceremony in front of Buckingham Palace and afterward host a party, with drinks, at the label’s offices. Mayhem soon followed as members of the band got a little rambunctious. Johnny Rotten verbally abused the staff, while Sid Vicious smashed a toilet bowl. Two days later, the Pistols got in a fight at a club and Rotten threatened the life of a record exec. The band and A&M parted ways just a week later on March 16th as A&M terminated the band’s contract.
This has been Today in Rock History! Keep on Rocking, keep on Rolling! Check back tomorrow for your next rock history lesson!
