Why October 7th Matters in Rock History

By iHeartRadio

Published: October 7, 2017 at 11:05 AM

10th May 1976: American rock group Kiss arrive at London airport for their first European tour, already sporting black and silver make up and costumes. From left to right they are guitarist Ace Frehley, lead singer Gene Simmons, guitarist Paul Stanley and drummer Peter Criss. (Photo by Peter Cade/Central Press/Getty Images)Peter Cade / 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 Motley Crue 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.”