On This Day in Rock: April 11
14 moments in rock history on April 11.
From the forum: This Day In Rock History
CrazyConnie on April 11, 2026 (4 posts)
This Day In Rock History: April 11th 1952 Rock drummer Terry Ollis (of Hawkwind) is born in Hammersmith, London, England. 1983 Dave Mustaine is kicked out of Metallica because of his drug and alcohol addictions. Soon after, he forms Megadeth, which becomes one of the most successful metal bands of the era. 2017...
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1972
Creedence Clearwater Revival released Mardi Gras
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- 1974 David Bowie released the single "Rock 'n' Roll Suicide" Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1980 Paul McCartney released the single "Coming Up" Forum threads Wikipedia
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1980
Gerry Rafferty released Snakes and Ladders
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1981
Whitesnake released Come an' Get It
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- 1983 Iron Maiden released the single "Flight of Icarus" Forum threads Wikipedia
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1983
R.E.M. released Murmur
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- 1987 The Who released Two's Missing Forum threads Wikipedia
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1988
Iron Maiden released Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
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1988
Neil Young released This Note's for You
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- 1990 John Cale released Songs for Drella Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1994 Oasis released the single "Supersonic" Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1995 Jimi Hendrix released Voodoo Soup Forum threads Wikipedia
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- 2006 June Pointer of The Pointer Sisters died Forum threads Wikipedia
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