Joe Rock Stories

Rock History with the Freddie Mercury tribute concert, Steve Marriott, John Fogerty and Deep Purple

April 20th, 1992 the Freddie Mercury tribute concert is held, 1991 we lose Steve Marriott and John Fogerty marries again, 1968 deep Purple’s first show.

By Joe RockApril 20, 2026 at 12:11 am CDT

Queen and Steve Marriott | Today in Rock April 20

By Joe RockApril 19, 2026 at 11:22 pm CDT

Rock History covering Levon Helm, Blondie, Led Zeppelin and a happy birthday to Rod Morgenstein

April 19th, 2012 we lose Levon Helm, 1980 Blondie hit #1, 1969 Led Zeppelin hit a chart peak, and a happy birthday to drummer Rod Morgenstein.

By Joe RockApril 18, 2026 at 11:45 pm CDT

Levon Helm and Blondie | Today in Rock April 19

By Joe RockApril 18, 2026 at 11:43 pm CDT

Rock History discussing Rush, Heart, Dick Clark, MTV, members of Yes and Led Zeppelin join forces

April 18th, 2013 Rush and Queen enter the Rock Hall, 2012 we lose Dick Clark, 1987 Headbanger’s Ball premieres, 1981 members of Yes and Led Zeppelin make music together.

By Joe RockApril 17, 2026 at 11:26 pm CDT

Rush, Yes and Led Zeppelin | Today in Rock April 18

By Joe RockApril 17, 2026 at 11:23 pm CDT

Rock History: we’ll talk about Linda McCartney, Joe Strummer, Felix Pappalardi and Paul McCartney

April 17th, 1998 we lose Linda McCartney, 1983 Joe Strummer runs a marathon, 1983 Felix Pappalardi is shot and killed, 1970 Paul McCartney releases his first solo album.

By Joe RockApril 16, 2026 at 11:02 pm CDT

Linda McCartney and Joe Strummer | Today in Rock April 17

Today in Rock with Joe Rock

By Joe RockApril 16, 2026 at 11:01 pm CDT

Rock History covering Temple of The Dog, a Queen first and a couple firsts for The Rolling Stones

April 16th, 1991 Temple of The Dog make their only release, 1974 Queen make their live US debut, 1971 The Rolling Stones first release on their own label and in 1964 their self-titled debut album comes out.

By Joe RockApril 15, 2026 at 11:04 pm CDT