On This Day in Rock: January 24
13 moments in rock history on January 24.
From the forum: This Day In Rock History
CrazyConnie on January 24, 2026 (6 posts)
This Day In Rock History: January 24th 1941 Neil Diamond (yep, that's his real name) is born in Brooklyn, New York. 1947 Warren Zevon is born in Chicago, Illinois. He tours as a keyboardist with The Everly Brothers in the '70s while attempting to kickstart a solo career. He gets a boost when Linda Ronstadt...
Album releases
- 1977 George Harrison released the single "Crackerbox Palace" Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1977 Kenny Rogers released the single "Lucille" Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1983 Tears for Fears released the single "Change" Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1986 Electric Light Orchestra released the single "Calling America" Forum threads Wikipedia
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1989
Skid Row released Skid Row
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1995
Van Halen released Balance
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Born on this day
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1941
Neil Diamond was born
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Photo: Irisgerh at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
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1944
Klaus Nomi was born
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Photo: Jean-no, FAL
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1947
Warren Zevon was born
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1958
Jools Holland of Squeeze was born
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Photo: Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0
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1967
John Myung of Dream Theater was born
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Photo: Birgit Fostervold, CC BY-SA 4.0
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2017
Butch Trucks of The Allman Brothers Band died
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Photo: Carl Lender, CC BY 2.0
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2018
Mark E. Smith of The Fall died
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Photo: samsaundersleeds, CC BY-SA 2.0
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