On This Day in Rock: April 27
15 moments in rock history on April 27.
From the forum: This Day In Rock History
CrazyConnie on April 27, 2026 (6 posts)
This Day In Rock History: April 27th 1947 Badfinger frontman Pete Ham is born in Swansea, Wales. 1951 Ace Frehley of Kiss is born Paul Frehley in the Bronx, New York. The lead guitarist in the group from 1973-1982 and again from 1996-2002, his persona is the Spaceman. source: calendarsongfacts
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1964
The Beatles released Long Tall Sally
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- 1966 The Kinks released the single "Dedicated Follower of Fashion" Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1979 George Harrison released the single "Love Comes to Everyone" Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1981 Adam and the Ants released the single "Stand and Deliver" Forum threads Wikipedia
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1983
The B-52's released Whammy!
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1987
David Bowie released Never Let Me Down
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- 1987 R.E.M. released Dead Letter Office Forum threads Wikipedia
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1987
Slade released You Boyz Make Big Noize
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1992
The Sisters of Mercy released Some Girls Wander by Mistake
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1999
The Cranberries released Bury the Hatchet
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1946
Gordon Haskell was born
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Photo: Don Donovan, FAL
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1947
Pete Ham was born
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Photo: emonanam, CC BY 2.0
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1948
Kate Pierson of The B-52's was born
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Photo: Monicanation (talk)monicanation, CC BY-SA 3.0
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1950
Mike Howlett of Gong was born
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Photo: ranti, CC BY 2.0
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1951
Ace Frehley of Kiss was born
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Photo: Casablanca Records, Public domain
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