On This Day in Rock: April 26
13 moments in rock history on April 26.
From the forum: This Day In Rock History
CrazyConnie on April 26, 2026 (5 posts)
This Day In Rock History: April 26th Born on this day in music 1961 Chris Mars, drummer from American rock band The Replacements, who released the 1984 album Let It Be. Initially a punk rock band, they are considered pioneers of alternative rock. 1960 Roger Taylor, drummer with Duran Duran who scored the 1983...
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1974
Nazareth released Rampant
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1980
X released Los Angeles
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1982
Paul McCartney released Tug of War
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- 1982 Depeche Mode released the single "The Meaning of Love" Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1988 Frank Zappa released Guitar Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1991 Queen released The CD Single Box Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1993 Depeche Mode released the single "Walking in My Shoes" Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1993 Syd Barrett released Crazy Diamond Forum threads Wikipedia
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1994
Jimi Hendrix released Blues
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1994
Johnny Cash released American Recordings
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1938
Duane Eddy was born
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Photo: Frank C. Fleer Corporation, Public domain
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1960
Roger Taylor of Duran Duran was born
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Photo: Duran_Duran_Interview_at_SxSW.jpg: Earl McGehee *Cropped by: Ubcule (talk), CC BY 2.0
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2022
Klaus Schulze of Ash Ra Tempel died
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