On This Day in Rock: June 12
11 moments in rock history on June 12.
From the forum: This Day In Rock History
CrazyConnie on June 12, 2026 (6 posts)
This Day In Rock History: June 12th 1941 Reg Presley (lead singer for The Troggs) is born Reginald Maurice Ball in Andover, Hampshire, England. 1948 Barry Bailey (lead guitarist for Atlanta Rhythm Section) is born. 1949 John Wetton, frontman for King Crimson and Asia, is born in Derbyshire, England. 1951 Brad...
Album releases
- 1970 David Bowie released the single "Memory of a Free Festival" Forum threads Wikipedia
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1970
Uriah Heep released ...Very 'Eavy ...Very 'Umble
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- 1970 The Kinks released the single "Lola" Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1979 The Cure released the single "Boys Don't Cry" Forum threads Wikipedia
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1979
The Cars released Candy-O
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1982
Nina Hagen released NunSexMonkRock
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1990
Jeff Lynne released Armchair Theatre
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Born on this day
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1941
Reg Presley of The Troggs was born
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Photo: Fontana Records, Public domain
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1949
John Wetton of Asia was born
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Photo: Mike Inns, GFDL
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1951
Brad Delp of Boston was born
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Photo: Carl Lender from Hollywood, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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2018
Jon Hiseman of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers died
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Photo: Ueli Frey, CC BY-SA 4.0
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