On This Day in Rock: February 26
14 moments in rock history on February 26.
From the forum: This Day In Rock History
CrazyConnie on February 26, 2026 (4 posts)
This Day In Music History: February 26th Born on this Day 1932 Johnny Cash US country singer, songwriter who was considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Although he is remembered as a country icon, his songs spanned other genres including rock and roll and rockabilly and blues...
Album releases
- 1970 The Beatles released Hey Jude – The Beatles Again Forum threads Wikipedia
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1979
Sex Pistols released The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
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- 1980 U2 released the single "Another Day" Forum threads Wikipedia
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1981
Judas Priest released Point of Entry
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- 1986 Van Halen released the single "Why Can't This Be Love" Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1996 X Japan released the single "Dahlia" Forum threads Wikipedia
Born on this day
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1928
Fats Domino was born
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Photo: Heinrich Klaffs, CC BY-SA 2.0
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1932
Johnny Cash was born
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Photo: CBS Television, Public domain
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1943
Bob Hite of Canned Heat was born
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Photo: Heinrich Klaffs, CC BY-SA 2.0
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1950
Jonathan Cain of Journey was born
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Photo: Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
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1960
Jaz Coleman of Killing Joke was born
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Photo: Martin SoulStealer from London, England, CC BY 2.0
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1968
Tim Commerford was born
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Photo: Scott Penner, CC BY-SA 2.0
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1972
Oliver Wakeman of Yes was born
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Photo: Yes_-_In_The_Present_Tour.JPG: Maxink derivative work: FotoPhest (talk), CC BY 3.0
Remembering
- 2019 Andy Anderson of Hawkwind died Forum threads Wikipedia
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