Why July 20th is Important in Rock History

It’s July 20th and here are some reasons why this day is important in rock history

In 1968, Cream began a four-week run at number one on the album chart with Wheels of Fire.

In 1974, The Ramones decided to make them their drummer, Joey Ramonethe lead singer.

In 1986, Sid and Nancythe film based on the life of Sex pistolSid Viciouspremiered in London.

In 2009, Jackson Browne settled his lawsuit against the 2008 Republican presidential candidate John McCainwho used Browne’s song “Running on Empty” without permission in TV and Internet advertisements.

In 1996, Sound garden guitarist Kim Thayil was arrested for assault at the Charlotte, North Carolina Lollapalooza stop. A fan tried to take his picture and he allegedly punched her and broke her camera.

And in 2017, Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington died by suicide at age 41. Bennington was close to Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell, who also committed suicide earlier in 2017. Bennington was said to have been deeply affected by Cornell’s death. Linkin Park, formed in 1996, had sold more than 70 million albums worldwide and won two Grammy Awards.

And that’s what happened today in rock history.

(Thanks to This Day in Music)