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Rock 'n' Roll History
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Based on feedback that told us many people were unhappy with our weekly upload time, (7 A.M. Eastern Time) we have decided to roll out a new searchable, calendar based version of "Rock 'n' Roll History."
You will now be able to find what happened on any given day, any time you want.
In addition, our complete lists of Rock and Roll Birthdays and Number One Records from 1956 to 1985 are now available.



On This Day In Rock 'n' Roll History

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Featured Interview


Their only Billboard Top 40 entry
"Rhythm Of The Rain" topped out at #3
this week in 1963.
It would go on to become the
ninth most performed song of the 20th century.
Be sure to read
Gary James' interview with John Claude Gummoe
of The Cascades

In The News


    Elvis Presley Graceland Exhibit Coming to Las Vegas

    Stevie Wonder Owes Millions, Claims Ex-Lawyer's Widow

    Gary Glitter jailed for 16 years

    Paul McCartney's Childhood Home Sells for $231,000

    George Harrison Memorial Tree Replaced

    Madonna Hacker Indicted in Israel

    Madonna falls off stage at Brit Awards

    Cliff Richard Sex Assault Investigation Expands

    Paul McCartney to Headline Firefly Music Festival

    Steven Tyler Lawyer Loses Battle Over American Idol Negotiations





This Week's Best Selling Singles


We Have A Complete List Of
  The Best Selling Singles In America 
From 1956 To 1985
and
  The Best Selling Singles In Britain 
From 1956 To 1985


Rock 'n' Roll Birthdays


See Which Classic Rockers Are Celebrating Their
Rock 'n' Roll Birthdays



Who Sang That


Who sang that song that you have stuck in your head?
How high did it climb on the charts and in what year?
You can find out in our Who Sang That Hit? Section


Unsolved Mysteries


Explore the facts behind the deaths
of some of the music world's biggest stars
Read all about Rock and Roll's Unsolved Mysteries







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