On This Day in Rock: May 17
19 moments in rock history on May 17.
From the forum: This Day In Rock History
CrazyConnie on May 17, 2026 (5 posts)
This Day In Rock History: May 17th 1941 Malcolm Hale (lead guitarist for Spanky & Our Gang) is born in Butte, Montana. 1949 Bill Bruford (drummer for Yes, King Crimson) is born in Sevenoaks, Kent, England. 1949 Andrew Latimer (frontman for the prog rock band Camel) is born in Guildford, Surrey, England. 1959...
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1976
Rainbow released Rising
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1977
Paul McCartney released Thrillington
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1981
Frank Zappa released Tinsel Town Rebellion
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1985
Chris Rea released Shamrock Diaries
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- 1985 The Cult released the single "She Sells Sanctuary" Forum threads Wikipedia
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1988
Judas Priest released Ram It Down
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1994
The Verve released No Come Down
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- 1994 Lisa Loeb released the single "Stay (I Missed You)" Forum threads Wikipedia
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1999
Moby released Play
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1999
The Flaming Lips released The Soft Bulletin
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Born on this day
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1946
Udo Lindenberg was born
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1949
Bill Bruford of Genesis was born
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1958
Paul Di'Anno of Iron Maiden was born
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Photo: As fotos da Virada!, CC BY-SA 2.0
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1964
Russell Gilbrook of Uriah Heep was born
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Photo: Shadowgate, CC BY 2.0
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1965
Trent Reznor was born
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Photo: Rik Goldman, CC BY-SA 3.0
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1965
Pat O'Brien of Nevermore was born
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Photo: Alexandre Cardoso, CC BY 2.0
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1973
Josh Homme of Them Crooked Vultures was born
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1974
Andrea Corr was born
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Photo: Charlie Brewer, CC BY-SA 2.0
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2022
Vangelis of Aphrodite's Child died
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Photo: Ian Patterson, CC BY 2.0
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