On This Day in Rock: April 30
16 moments in rock history on April 30.
From the forum: This Day In Rock History
CrazyConnie on April 30, 2026 (7 posts)
This Day In Rock History: April 30th 1965 Herman's Hermits make their US stage debut, with The Zombies as opening act. 2024 Duane Eddy, who developed a twangy guitar sound that led the way to surf rock, dies of cancer at 86. He had several instrumental hits from 1958-1963, including "Rebel Rouser" and "Forty...
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1971
Thin Lizzy released Thin Lizzy
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1973
Wings released Red Rose Speedway
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1976
Elton John released Here and There
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1976
AC/DC released High Voltage
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- 1976 David Bowie released the single "TVC 15" Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1976 Wings released the single "Silly Love Songs" Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1977 The Moody Blues released Caught Live + 5 Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1981 Air Supply released the single "The One That You Love" Forum threads Wikipedia
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1982
A Flock of Seagulls released A Flock of Seagulls
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1991
Yes released Union
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1996
The Cranberries released To the Faithful Departed
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1996
Dave Matthews Band released Crash
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1943
Bobby Vee was born
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Photo: Harry Pot for Anefo ]], CC BY-SA 3.0 nl
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1948
Wayne Kramer of MC5 was born
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Photo: Frank Schwichtenberg, CC BY-SA 4.0
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2024
Duane Eddy died
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Photo: Frank C. Fleer Corporation, Public domain
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2026
Georg Wadenius of Blood, Sweat & Tears died
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Photo: Anders Henrikson, CC BY 2.0
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