October 1st, 2011, after 28 years and two kids together, Gene Simmons of Kiss marries his longtime partner, Shannon Tweed. Their wedding song is “At Last” and is performed by their daughter Sophie.
Today in 2004, the Lord Mayor of Melbourne opens AC/DC Lane, named for the band, and at the ceremony, bagpipers perform “It’s a Long Way to the Top.” The city of Melbourne anticipates a lot of their signs being stolen, so make plenty of extras.
Today in 1998, John Fogerty gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Between all the music he’s done with Creedence Clearwater Revival and as a solo artist, nobody’s more deserving.
Today in 1987, Soundgarden released their first EP, “Screaming Life.” They release it on the Sub-Pop label.
Today in 1984, U2 released their album, “The Unforgettable Fire.” Partially recorded in Slane Castle and partially recorded in their Dublin studio, Windmill Lane, it features the monster hit, “Pride in the Name of Love”, and another great song in “Bad.”
And today in 1979, Marvel released their first Alice Cooper comic book. And it all takes place in the sanitarium, which is based on Alice’s time in rehab.
