It’s July 20th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:
- In 1968, Cream started a four-week run at number one on the album chart with Wheels of Fire.
- In 1974, The Ramones decided to make their drummer, Joey Ramone, the lead vocalist.
- In 1986, Sid and Nancy, the film based on the life of Sex Pistol Sid Vicious, premiered in London.
- In 2009, Jackson Browne settled his lawsuit against 2008 Republican Presidential nominee John McCain, who used Browne’s song “Running on Empty” without permission in TV and Internet ads.
- And in 1996, Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil was arrested for assault at a Charlotte, North Carolina Lollapalooza stop. A fan wanted to take his picture and he allegedly slapped her and broke her camera.
And that’s what happened today in rock history.
Original article by Dave Basner at iHeartRadio