On This Day in Rock: May 31
19 moments in rock history on May 31.
From the forum: This Day In Rock History
CrazyConnie on May 31, 2026 (7 posts)
This Day In Rock History: May 31st 1938 Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary) is born in Manhattan, New York. 1948 Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham is born in Redditch, Worcestershire, England. source: calendarsongfacts
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- 1977 George Harrison released the single "It's What You Value" Forum threads Wikipedia
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1979
Electric Light Orchestra released Discovery
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- 1983 Talking Heads released Speaking in Tongues Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1985 Bruce Springsteen released the single "Glory Days" Forum threads Wikipedia
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1985
a-ha released Hunting High and Low
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1988
Ramones released Ramones Mania
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- 1988 Morrissey released the single "Everyday Is Like Sunday" Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1991 Venom released Temples of Ice Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1993 David Bowie released the single "Black Tie White Noise" Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1993 Pet Shop Boys released the single "Can You Forgive Her?" Forum threads Wikipedia
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1993
Propagandhi released How to Clean Everything
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1995
Gary Moore released Blues for Greeny
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1948
John Bonham of Led Zeppelin was born
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1955
Tommy Emmanuel was born
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1962
Corey Hart was born
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Photo: Corey Hart, CC BY-SA 3.0
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1963
Hugh Dillon was born
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1964
Scotti Hill of Skid Row was born
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1968
Jørn Lande was born
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Remembering
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2019
Roky Erickson of The 13th Floor Elevators died
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Photo: Ron Baker (https://www.flickr.com/photos/kingsnake), CC BY-SA 3.0
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