Why October 7th Matters In Rock History

By iHeartRadio

Published: October 7, 2021 at 11:05 AM

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: Inductee Peter Criss of KISS speaks onstage at the 29th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on April 10, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)Peter Criss, pictured in 2014. Larry Busacca / Getty Images

It’s October 7th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:

- In 2001, drummer Peter Criss played his final show with Kiss. He was replaced by Eric Singer. Criss returned in 2002 but departed again in 2004.

- In 1977, guitarist Steve Hackett left Genesis to start a solo career.

- In 2004, 53-year-old Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars underwent a successful hip replacement operation.

- In 2003, Courtney Love was charged with a misdemeanor drug count following her arrest a few days earlier when she was found outside an LA home where she allegedly had broken windows and tried to enter. After posting bail, she was taken to a hospital to receive treatment for an overdose.

- And in 2008, Rise Against released their fifth studio album, Appeal to Reason, which included the singles “Re-Education (Through Labor),” “Audience of One” and “Savior.”