On This Day in Rock: May 6
12 moments in rock history on May 6.
From the forum: This Day In Rock History
CrazyConnie on May 6, 2026 (8 posts)
This Day In Rock History: May 6th 1942 Colin Earl (pianist for Foghat, Mungo Jerry) is born Hampton Court, London, England. 1945 Bob Seger is born in Lincoln Park, Michigan. 1951 Guitarist Davey Johnstone, a longtime member of Elton John's band, is born in Edinburgh, Scotland. 1967 Mark Bryan (lead guitarist...
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1968
Johnny Cash released At Folsom Prison
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- 1978 Van Halen released the single "Runnin' with the Devil" Forum threads Wikipedia
- 1986 Freddie Mercury released the single "Time" Forum threads Wikipedia
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1986
The Cure released Standing on a Beach
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- 1987 Prince released the single "If I Was Your Girlfriend" Forum threads Wikipedia
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1996
Ash released 1977
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1905
David Byrne of Talking Heads was born
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1943
Mike Ratledge of Soft Machine was born
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1945
Bob Seger was born
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1971
Chris Shiflett of Foo Fighters was born
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2009
Ean Evans of Lynyrd Skynyrd died
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2020
Brian Howe of Bad Company died
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