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Why April 23rd Matters In Rock History

stones-1.12209212 13th June 1969: 20-year-old Mick Taylor, former lead guitarist of the John Mayall rhythm and blues group replaces Brian Jones as the new member of the Rolling Stones. The group pose in Hyde Park, London - (from left to right) Charlie Watts, Mick Taylor, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Bill Wyman. (Photo by J. Wilds/Keystone/Getty Images) (J. Wilds/The Rolling Stones, pictured in 1969. J. Wilds/Keystone / Getty Images)

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It’s April 23rd and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:

- In 1963, the Beatles and The Rolling Stones met for the first time during a Stones performance at England’s Crawdaddy Club.

- In 1976, The Ramones released their self-titled debut album.

- In 2003, former Hole singer Courtney Love placed an ad in New York’s Village Voice looking for new female band members.

- In 2003, “Kryptonite” band 3 Doors Down proved they weren’t a one-hit wonder when their song “When I’m Gone” topped the singles chart.

- And in 2004, Green Day had to issue a statement to counter a widespread rumour that singer Billie Joe Armstrong died in a car accident.

And that’s what happened today in rock history.

Original article by Dave Basner at iHeartRadio