The Story of Mick Jagger's First Solo Tour
With the future of the Rolling Stones in limbo, Mick Jagger kicked off a solo tour of Japan on March 15, 1988, in support of his second album, 'Primitive Cool.' Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Story of Rock 'n' Roll's First Concert
The Moondog Coronation Ball, generally viewed as having been the first ever rock 'n' roll concert, was held in Cleveland on March 21, 1952. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Story of the Beatles' Early Days at the Cavern Club
The Beatles played their first evening show at the Cavern Club on March 21, 1961. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Day the Ramones Played Their First Show
When the Ramones’ eponymous first album was released in April 1976, it was so fresh and immediate that it was almost hard to believe that they had already been kicking around New York for about two...
View Article10 Years Ago: Rolling Stones Play Their First Show in China
More than 40 years into their career, the Rolling Stones played in China for the first time. Continue reading…
View Article50 Years Ago: Buffalo Springfield Play Their First Show
On April 11, 1966, a band of unknowns fronted by Stephen Stills, Neil Young and Richie Furay played an unbilled first gig, and ended up making rock ‘n’ roll history. Continue reading…
View Article55 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Performs His First Major Show
Soon after Bob Dylan arrived in New York City in January 1961, the young folk singer performed for loose change at Greenwich Village "basket houses" like the Café Wha? and the Gaslight Café. Continue...
View Article40 Years Ago: AC/DC Begin Their First U.K. Tour
London's Red Cow pub bore witness to AC/DC's first concert on British soil on April 23, 1976. Continue reading…
View Article35 Years Ago: Motley Crue Plays Their First Concert
Motley Crue performed in public for the first time when they opened for Y&T on April 24, 1981. Continue reading…
View Article50 Years Ago: Jimmy Page Plays First Gig With the Yardbirds
Jimmy Page had already turned down the Yardbirds … twice. Continue reading…
View Article45 Years Ago: Queen Play Their First Show With Classic Lineup
Queen solidified their lineup when John Deacon made his debut with the group on July 2, 1971. Continue reading…
View Article50 Years Ago: Cream Play Live for the First Time
Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton appeared for the first time as Cream on July 29, 1966 at a Manchester nightclub. Continue reading…
View Article45 Years Ago: Bruce Springsteen Performs With Clarence Clemons for the First...
Clarence Clemons sat in with the Bruce Springsteen Band for the first time at the Student Prince in Asbury Park, N.J. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Story of Genesis' First Post-Peter Gabriel Tour With Phil Collins
After Genesis' charismatic, costume-wearing frontman Peter Gabriel left to pursue a solo career in 1974, Phil Collins accidentally stumbled into his destiny. Continue reading…
View Article35 Years Ago: Metallica Play Their First-Ever Concert
They'd go on to bang a billion heads, but in the beginning, Metallica were just another rag-tag bunch of kids with their amps cranked into overdrive. Continue reading…
View Article50 Years Ago: The Who Play Their First U.S. Show
In March 1967, the Who made their live U.S. debut by taking part in a musical revue hosted by Murray the K. The legends played five times a day for nine days. Continue reading…
View Article25 Years Later, Eric Singer Looks Back on His First Kiss Show: Exclusive...
Eric Singer played his first show as a member of Kiss on April 23, 1992, following the death of previous drummer Eric Carr. Continue reading…
View Article40 Years Ago: Judas Priest Play Their First U.S. Concert, Opening for REO...
We spoke with REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin about when Judas Priest served as their opening act in 1977. Continue reading…
View ArticleBob Seger Joins the Eagles at Their First Concert Without Glenn Frey: Videos,...
Glenn Frey's son Deacon and country star Vince Gill joined the Eagles for their first show without the elder Frey. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Day Tommy Thayer Played His First Kiss Show
On March 2, 2002, Kiss hit the stage for a private show in Jamaica with a brand new Spaceman behind the mask. Continue reading…
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