On This Day in Rock: February 24
14 moments in rock history on February 24.
From the forum: This Day In Rock History
CrazyConnie on February 24, 2026
This Day In Rock History: February 24th 1973 The Byrds made their final live appearance when they played at The Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey. (The then-current incarnation of the Byrds, which included Roger McGuinn, Clarence White, John York and Gene Parsons). source: thisdayinmusic
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1975
Led Zeppelin released Physical Graffiti
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- 1975 Elton John released the single "Philadelphia Freedom" Forum threads Wikipedia
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1978
Manfred Mann's Earth Band released Watch
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1983
Europe released Europe
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1984
Europe released Wings of Tomorrow
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- 1986 Pet Shop Boys released the single "Love Comes Quickly" Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1990 Iron Maiden released The First Ten Years Forum threads Wikipedia
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1994
Red Hot Chili Peppers released Live Rare Remix Box
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- 1994 Prince released the single "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World" Forum threads Wikipedia
Born on this day
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1944
Nicky Hopkins of Quicksilver Messenger Service was born
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Photo: Columbia Records, Public domain
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1947
Rupert Holmes was born
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Photo: Infinity Records, Public domain
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1948
Tim Staffell of Smile was born
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Photo: Roger Green, CC BY-SA 2.0
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1950
George Thorogood was born
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Photo: Piedmontstyle at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
Remembering
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2020
Jahn Teigen died
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Photo: Bamble kommune, CC BY-SA 2.0
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