Hollywood Vampires Stage All-Star Concert Debut
The Hollywood Vampires weren't the only big stars on stage at their debut show, where the guests included Geezer Butler and Tom Morello. Continue reading…
View Article41 Years Ago: Max Weinberg Plays His First Show With Bruce Springsteen
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View Article32 Years Ago: Kiss Play Their First Show Without Makeup
The change helped revitalize Kiss's sagging commercial fortunes, but also marked the beginning of difficult period for Gene Simmons. Continue reading…
View Article25 Years Ago: Pearl Jam Play Their First Show
Pearl Jam began their career as Mookie Blaylock on Oct. 22, 1990 at the Off Ramp Cafe in Seattle. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Story of Black Sabbath's First U.S. Show
On Oct. 30, 1970, Black Sabbath made their U.S. debut at a show in New Jersey. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Story of Aerosmith's First Concert
The gymnasium at Miscoe Hill School in tiny Mendon, Mass., may seem like an inauspicious place for rock legends to get their start, but it's where Aerosmith played their first-ever show on Nov. 6,...
View Article35 Years Ago: Adrian Smith Makes His First Public Performance With Iron Maiden
A mimed shot on German TV on Nov. 21, 1980 was where Iron Maiden chose to debut their new guitarist, Adrian Smith. Continue reading…
View Article50 Years Ago: The Grateful Dead Play Their First Show as the Grateful Dead
One of rock's longest, strangest trips took an important turn on Dec. 4, 1965, when the Grateful Dead played their first show. Continue reading…
View Article50 Years Ago: The Velvet Underground Make Their First Live Appearance
On Dec. 11, 1965, an unknown four-piece rock 'n' roll band took to the stage for the first time. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Story of Genesis' First U.S. Concert
American audiences got their first glimpse of Genesis on Dec. 11, 1973 in Boston. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow Led Zeppelin's First U.S. Show Almost Never Happened
Led Zeppelin made their North American concert debut in Denver on Dec. 26, 1968 as the first group on a three-band bill that also featured Vanilla Fudge and Spirit. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Turbulent History of Vinnie Vincent and Kiss
Vinnie Vincent was on roll as he took the stage for his first show with Kiss on Dec. 29, 1982, having just completed the terrific 'Creatures of the Night.' It wouldn't last. Continue reading…
View Article15 Years Ago: Guns N' Roses Debut New Lineup at Rock in Rio 3
Guns N’ Roses‘ 2016 Coachella reunion with Duff McKagan and Slash isn’t the first time Axl Rose has made headlines with a new lineup at a giant music festival. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Story of Kiss' First Concert
On Jan. 30, 1973, less than 10 people witnessed the first live performances by Kiss at the Popcorn Club (soon to be renamed the Coventry) in Queens, N.Y. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe History of Mick Ronson's First Show With David Bowie
David Bowie has played with a lot of great guitarists in his day. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Day ZZ Top's Classic Lineup Played Its First Show
It was a rather inauspicious beginning, this Feb. 10, 1970 concert at a Knights of Columbus Hall outside of Houston. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhen Jimi Hendrix Got Fired Halfway Through His First Gig
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Day Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Launched Their 'No Quarter' Tour
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant shocked fans when they reunited for MTV's Unledded special in October 1994. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Day Whitesnake Played Their First Concert
On March 3, 1978, former Deep Purple singer David Coverdale and his new group Whitesnake performed their first concert at Lincoln Polytech. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhen Cliff Burton Played His First Show With Metallica
On March 5, 1983, a scruffy crew of acne-afflicted youths going by the conspicuous band name of Metallica took a major step toward becoming the kings of thrash metal when they mounted a stage for the...
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