Rock History by SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw Rock History in a nutshell en-us 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC 2025-12-17 01:12:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/725760541/44d8d3f1878e82a84396195f06a8720e/The_Fabs.jpeg Bill Haley writes what many people call the first rock song "Rock Around The Clock." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167957 1955]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167957 "Rock and roll" is finally noticed-people like Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry are noticed for popularizing it. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167959 1957]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167959 On February 3, 1959 tragedy happened-musicians Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and "The Big Bopper" were killed in a plane crash. Many people refer to it as "The Day The Music Died." Country-rocker Don Mclean wrote a song about it many years later. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167960 1959]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167960 As the 50's came to a close The Quarrymen were playing the first gigs of their career. Later, they changed their name to The Beatles. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167962 1961-1962]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167962 The Beatles release their debut album, Please Please Me. It becomes a massive hit on the British charts with singles such as "I Saw Her Standing There" and "Love Me Do." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167963 1963]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167963 The British Invasion has begun. Leading with The Beatles, it influenced many other people included The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks and many more. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167964 1964]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167964 The Beatles release their first of many psychedelic albums. "Rubber Soul" becomes a big hit. Bands such as The Beach Boys and The Rolling Stones are getting their big breaks. The Who releases their debut "My Generation." The Rolling Stones released their biggest song ever, "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167965 1965]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167965 The Beatles perform what would be their last concert. The Who is getting noticed. Simon And Garfunkel release "Sound Of Silence." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167966 1966]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167966 Jimi Hendrix releases his megahit debut "Are You Experienced." The Beatles release their biggest album yet "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." The Doors release their debut album "The Doors." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167967 1967]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167967 The Beatles release "The White Album." Led Zeppelin forms and releases their debut albums "Led Zeppelin" with many hits. Simon And Garfunkel write "Mrs Robinson" for upcoming movie "The Graduate." It becomes the first rock song to win Grammy Record Of The Year. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167968 1968]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167968 Woodstock, the biggest musical festival ever, is performed in upstate New York. Many people performed, including Jefferson Airplane, The Grateful Dead and of course Jimi Hendrix with his jaw-dropping cover of "The Star Spangled Banner." The Beatles release Abbey Road. Led Zeppelin release "Led Zeppelin II" with single "Whole Lotta Love." David Bowie releases "David Bowie" with single "Space Oddity." Elton John releases "Empty Sky." The Rolling Stones have their infamous concert at The Altamont Speedway where 5 people die. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167970 1969]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167970 1970 is very sad. The Beatles have broken up due to tensions between the band. They release their final album "Let It Be" and George Harrison has already put out "All Things Must Pass" his first solo album. Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix have died. However, not all is bad. As well as Led Zeppelin's "Led Zeppelin III" Elton John's "Elton John" Derek And The Dominos "Layla" and Black Sabbath's "Paranoid" being released, the 70's create a new form of rock music. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167971 1970]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167971 Marvin Gaye releases the first single from his massive soul album "What's Going On." Led Zeppelin releases their megahit "Led Zeppelin IV" with singles such as "Rock And Roll" and "Black Dog" and also what many people call the greatest rock song ever "Stairway To Heaven." Jim Morrison passes away from an overdose. All of The Beatles go their separate ways with solo careers. John Lennon writes "Imagine" a peace song and The Who releases their massive album "Who's Next" with singles "Baba O Riley" and "Won't Get Fooled Again" SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167975 1971]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167975 Queen is formed, Billy Joel releases "Piano Man" with the title track and "Captain Jack." David Bowie releases his albums "Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167977 1972]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167977 Queen releases "Queen" with single "Keep Yourself Alive." Elton John releases his biggest album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" with singles such as "Bennie And The Jets" and Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting.) Aerosmith releases "Aerosmith" with single "Dream On." Pink Floyd releases one of the biggest albums ever "The Dark Side Of The Moon." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167978 1973]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167978 Stevie Wonder wins Album Of The Year with "Innversions." Queen releases "Queen II" and "Sheer Heart Attack" with singles "Killer Queen" and "Brighton Rock." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167979 1974]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167979 Queen releases their biggest album "A Night At The Opera" with singles "39" "I'm In Love With My Car" and VERY big hit "Bohemian Rhapsody." It becomes one of the biggest rock songs ever. Saturday Night Live is created with many music guests on it the following years with rockstars Mick Jagger and Bruce Springsteen. Bruce Springsteen releases megahit album "Born To Run" with singles "Thunder Road" the title track and "Jungleland." Aerosmith releases "Toys In The Attic" with singles "Walk This Way" and "Sweet Emotion." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167982 1975]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167982 Heart releases "Dreamboat Annie." Thin Lizzy releases "Jailbreak" with single "The Boys Are Back In Town." Aerosmith is back in the saddle again with "Rocks." The Eagles release "Hotel California" and "Greatest Hits 1971-1976" which becomes one of the biggest selling albums ever. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167984 1976]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167984 Elvis Presley sadly dies in his bathroom, Billy Joel releases "The Stranger" Queen releases "News Of The World." AC/DC releases "Let There Be Rock." Fleetwood Mac releases massive album "Rumours" Meat Loaf releases his giant debut "Bat Out Of Hell." 6 members of Lynyrd Skynyrd die in a plane crash including singer Ronnie Van Zandt, making his son Steven Van Zandt the new lead singer. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167985 1977]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167985 Bruce Springsteen releases "Darkness On The Edge Of Town." The Bee Gees releases their massive soundtrack album "Saturday Night Fever" with single "Stayin' Alive." Van Halen releases their hugely popular debut album "Van Halen" with singles "Runnin' WIth The Devil" Ain't Talking Bout Love" "Eruption" and more. AC/DC releases "Powerage." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167986 1978]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167986 Sid Vicious from punk band The Sex Pistols dies, Van Halen II is released with single "Dance The Night Away." AC/DC releases "Highway To Hell." Michael Jackson releases his debut single "Off The Wall" with single "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167987 1979]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167987 1980 was a very sad year-as former Beatle John Lennon was getting in a car, a mentally ill man shot him. He died from a loss of blood. John Bonham from Led Zeppelin and Bon Scott from AC/DC also both died from a overdose. However, even though Led Zeppelin broke up, AC/DC returned with Brian Johnson and their biggest album yet, "Back In Black." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167990 1980]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167990 Strawberry Fields is opened in Central Park-Every year you can go there to celebrate John Lennon. Bill Haley and Bob Marley die, Anthrax is formed, Phil Collins from Genesis releases his debut solo album "Face Value" with massive single "In the Air Tonight." MTV is created, marking a big spot in 80's 90's and 00's music, but mainly 80's. If you ask someone about 80's music, chances are they'll think about the MTV logo. Motley Crue releases their debut "Too Fast For Love." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167992 1981]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167992 Survivor releases their anthem "Eye Of The Tiger." Joan Jett releases HER anthem "I Love Rock And Roll." It was an anthem year! Michael Jackson releases his massive album "Thriller" and confirmed hes was the King Of Pop. It became the biggest selling album ever. And I don't mean in pop music, I mean in all music which is INSANE. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167993 1982]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167993 Parody artist "Weird Al" Yankovic started his career with "My Bologna" and "Another One Rides The Bus." Paul Simon is married. The Clash gets their big break. Motley Crue releases "Shout At The Devil." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167994 1983]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167994 Van Halen releases their massive album "1984" with singles "Jump" "Panama" "Hot For Teacher" and "I'll Wait." Prince releases his big album "Purple Rain". Queen Of Pop Madonna releases "Like A Virgin" and The Smiths release "This Charming Man." Bruce Springsteen releases massive album "Born In The U.S.A" with singles "Dancing In The Dark," the title track, and "Glory Days." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167998 1984]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167998 Hello, MTV! In the mid-80's, it's thriving with hair metal everywhere with bands like Motley Crue, Poison, Def Leppard and many more. But hard rock bands like Alice Cooper and Kiss are rocking harder than ever now! Phil Collins releases "No Jacket Required." Queen delivers their legendary performance at Live Aid '85 in Wembley Stadium. However, not all is well. Van Halen singer and frontman David Lee Roth has left the band and the members are in search of a new singer. Little did they know... SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167999 1985]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156167999 So many good albums in '86! There was Paul Simon: "Graceland." Peter Gabriel: "So." Bon Jovi: "Slippery When Wet." Madonna: "True Blue." The Beastie Boys: "Licensed To Ill." The Smiths: "The Queen Is Dead." Poison: "Look What The Cat Dragged In." And so many more! Oh yeah, and Van Halen found their new singer. It is... Sammy Hagar! With his help, they put out their first "Van Hagar" album, as some people call it. The album, "5150" became a big hit with singles like "Get Up" and "Dreams." Former singer David Lee Roth enjoys a successful solo career with "Eat Em And Smile." But the biggest thing is Aerosmith's return with hip-hop band Run D.M.C covering "Walk This Way." Bassist of legendary heavy metal band Metallica Cliff Burton dies in a bus accident. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168000 1986]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168000 What's that noise? It's the sound of Axl Rose and Slash! Guns N' Roses releases their megahit debut "Appetite for Destruction" and The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has opened! Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin are among the first people to be inducted. Not only that, but Michael Jackson releases "Bad" George Michael releases "Faith" Aerosmith releases "Permanent Vacation" U2 releases "The Joshua Tree" and Def Leppard releases "Hysteria!" SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168002 1987]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168002 Poison releases their big album "Open Up And Say... Ahh!" with singles "Fallen Angel" and "Nothin' But A Good Time" but it was "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" about Bret Michael's lost love that really pushed it onto Billboard. Other albums include "New Jersey" by Bon Jovi, "Got My Mind Set On You" by George Harrison and loads more! SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168003 1988]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168003 Madonna releases "Like A Prayer" and future grunge band Nirvana is formed. They release their debut "Bleach." Motley Crue releases their biggest album yet. "Dr Feelgood" with singles "Same Old Situation" the title track "Dr Feelgood" and the anthem "Kickstart My Heart." "Kickstart My Heart" was written about when Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx died for 2 minutes due to an overdose, only to be brought back to life by a rush of adrenaline. That must be why it's impossible to listen to it in a car without getting a speed ticket or two! Aerosmith releases "Pump" with party song "Love In A Elevator" and ballad "Janie's Got A Gun." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168005 1989]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168005 As the 80's end, technology is evolving. Now people can listen to music on Napster and MP3 players! AC/DC releases "The Razor's Edge" with singles "Thunderstruck" and "Moneytalks." Grunge is being born and Guns N' Roses releases "Use Your Illusion I." R&B duo Milli-Vanilli becomes the first and only artist to get their Grammy taken away after it was found out they were lip-syncing all their songs, making it one of the biggest music scandals ever. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168007 1990]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168007 1991 was a busy year! "Nevermind" by Nirvana becomes one of the most influential albums ever and creates the Seattle Scene of Grunge. Singles include "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Come As You Are." However, singer-guitarist Kurt Cobain doesn't like all the attention. Pearl Jam releases their debut "Ten" and Michael Jackson releases "Dangerous." Freddie Mercury of Queen sadly dies from AIDS after they release their final album with him, "Innuendo." The Dave Matthews Band is formed and Eric Clapton's 4 year old son dies. Clapton writes "Tears In Heaven" as a tribute. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168008 1991]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168008 Guns N' Roses releases "Use Your Illusion I" and "Use Your Illusion II" and break up soon after that. Well, maybe not a breakup, but every member besides Axl was either kicked out or left. Vince Neil leaves Motley Crue. The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert takes place in Wembley Stadium with Elton John, Robert Plant, David Bowie and many more performing there. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168010 1992]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168010 Nirvana performed their legendary MTV Unplugged performance. 60's supergroup Cream with Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page reunite for their induction in The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The Bodyguard becomes the biggest soundtrack album ever with Dolly Parton cover "I Will Always Love You." Michael Jackson performs his mind-blowing Super Bowl performance and The Dave Matthews Band release their album "Remember Two Things" with singles such as "Tripping Billies" and "Ants Marching." Meat Loaf releases his sequel to his big debut, "Bat Out Of Hell II: Back Into Hell." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168011 1993]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168011 Tragedy strikes-troubled singer-guitarist Kurt Cobain of Nirvana takes his own life at his house. People mourn him at a concert. However, not all is bad. Grunge band Alice In Chains releases "Jar Of Flies" and industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails releases "The Downward Spiral" with singles "Closer" and "Hurt." Bassist Bill Wyman of The Rolling Stones leaves and is replaced by Darryl Jones. Weezer releases their self-titled debut with singles "Buddy Holly" and "Say It Ain't So." Grunge band Soundgarden releases "Superunknown" with singles "Black Hole Sun" and "Fell On Black Days." Biggie Smalls releases "Ready To Die." The Dave Matthews Band release their big album "Under The Table And Dreaming." Punk band Green Day releases their massive album "Dookie." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168013 1994]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168013 Lots of good albums came out in '95! Oasis had "What's The Story! (Morning Glory). Alanis Morissette had "Jagged Little Pill" and even Michael Jackson with "HIStory - Past, Present And Future, Book 1." However, it's not all good. Pop star Selena is killed and it incredibly affects music. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168015 1995]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168015 The Ramones perform for the last time, Pink Floyd has a reunion concert, The Foo Fighters form with former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as singer and frontman. Mariah Carey releases "Daydream." The Spice Girls release "Wannabe." Guns N' Roses officially break up... right? Sammy Hagar leaves Van Halen, Gary Cherone joins. '96 is a big year for rap though, with Tupac Shakur being shot and dying 7 day later. Eminem releases his debut "Infinite" The Fugees release "The Score," and The Beatles release "Free As A Bird." Oh yeah, and did we mention Jay-Z releases his debut? SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168019 1996]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168019 Princess Diana dies in a car crash. Elton John remakes his song "Candle In The Wind" originally for Marilyn Monroe. John rewrote the lyrics to be about Diana and performed it one time-at her funeral. Radiohead releases their MASSIVE album "OK Computer." Biggie Smalls is shot similar to his friend Tupac the year earlier and dies. Celine Dion writes the score for "Titanic" and it gives her the biggest song of her career "My Heart Will Go On" and bassist John Deacon of Queen retires 6 years after singer Freddie Mercury AIDS-caused death. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168020 1997]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168020 Frank Sinatra dies-he was one of the main people to come right before the creation of rock and roll. The Offspring release their comedic song "Pretty Fly (For A White Guy.) Coldplay debuts with "Ode to Deodorant/Brothers+Sisters." Celine Dion gets her biggest hit "My Heart Will Go On" from the movie Titanic. The then-16 year old Britney Spears releases "Baby One More Time." But it was Aerosmith who wrote probably their biggest hit "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" for the movie Armageddon. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168021 1998]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168021 The growing alternative rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers releases "Californiacation." Curtis Mayfield dies and Woodstock '99 does not turn out good... SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168022 1999]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168022 After the turn of the millennium, The Smashing Pumpkins break up, Queens Of The Stone Age release "Rated R" and Radiohead release "Kid A." Bon Jovi releases "Crush" and even though they're an 80's band, one of their biggest hits came from this album "It's My Life." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168023 2000]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168023 2001 was a big year! Along with the sad passing of Beatles bassist George Harrison, the 9/11 attacks occur and Neil Young sings John Lennon's peace song "Imagine" on TV. Mariah Carey released "Loverboy" which becomes the best selling single of the year. Copyright is everywhere with the infamous Napster stealing songs and not paying the artists. Heavy metal band Metallica eventually stands up to the company, giving all artists fair pay, including Metallica. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168024 2001]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168024 60's megastar Johnny Cash's wife dies. He had health problems himself at the time and four months after the death of his wife, he famously covers 1994 song by Nine Inch Nails "Hurt." He had a strong feeling when writing it and filming the music video. Eric Clapton gets married for the first tim since his son's 1991 death. U2 performed at the Super Bowl. The performance became a tribute to the lives lost the year earlier at the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Linkin Park releases "In The End." Frontman of Alice In Chains Layne Staley dies and Eminem releases his biggest song ever, "Lose Yourself." It would later be parodied by "Weird Al" Yankovic in his song "Couch Potato." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168025 2002]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168025 Something sadly everyone knew was coming, Johnny Cash died in the hospital. On a happier note, Sheryl Crow and Eminem win the American Music Awards, the first time a rapper and a rockstar both win. Russian band Tatu released their big song "All The Things She Said" and Britney Spears became the youngest person to have a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, being just 21 years old and Linkin Park releases megahit "Numb." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168026 2003]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168026 Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson perform at the Super Bowl-they created lots of controversy with Janet's wardrobe malfunction. Rapper Kanye West releases his debut "The College Dropout." He would go on to become one of the biggest rappers of all time. The Soul Train Music awards happen, R. Kelly, Janet Jackson, OutKast and Beyonce win. Mega documentary "Ray" about Ray Charles gives Jamie Foxx many awards for his incredible acting. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168028 2004]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168028 Brian Welch, the guitarist of heavy metal band Korn, quits the band. Alternative rock band Blink-182 starts a indefinite hiatus and country legend Kenny Rogers signs a major record deal with Capitol Records. Cream reunites once again for 4 shows at London's Royal Albert Hall and hard rock band Motorhead performs for their 30th anniversary. Billy Corgan, former singer of The Smashing Pumpkins, wants to reunite the band which broke up in 2000. Destiny's Child breaks up and Green Day releases "American Idiot." The ENORMOUS movie about Johnny Cash, "Walk The Line" is released. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168029 2005]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168029 Elvis's wife gets married again, Wilson Pickett and Gene Mcfadden die. Emo band My Chemical Romance releases big album "The Black Parade." Syd Barret dies. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168032 2006]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168032 David Lee Roth joins Van Halen again-for real this time. He doesn't get kicked out 30 minutes later either. Former Creedence Clearwater Revival singer John Fogerty writes "Creedence Song" to make peace with his former bandmates. Prince performs at the Super Bowl and Amy Winehouse releases single "Rehab." The Police reunited for The Grammys. Elton John played at MSG for the 60th time to celebrate his 60th birthday. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168033 2007]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168033 Guns N' Roses writes their first album in 15 years-or rather, Axl Rose released it because everyone besides him left the band. Guitarist Buckethead made cameos on the album a couple times. Michael Jackson releases Thriller: 25 Anniversary and Beyonce releases Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It.) Maybe that's why Jay-Z decided to marry her later in the year! Adele releases her debut album as well. Coldplay releases their song "Viva La Vida" and Vince Neil rejoins Motley Crue. Legendary saxophonist LeRoi Moore of The Dave Matthews Band dies in a ATV accident. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168034 2008]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168034 Terrible news occurs in June-Michael Jackson's doctor give Michael the wrong medicine, and Jackson dies. People mourn him by buying his Thriller 25 Anniversary album that was released the year earlier. On a happier note, AC/DC performs their legendary concert at Riverplate, playing "Highway To Hell" "Back In Back" and "You Shook Me All Night Long" just to name a few. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168035 2009]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168035 Chris Cornell announces the reunion of his grunge band Soundgarden. Many artists remake 1985's "We Are The World" to help the lives lost on the recent Haiti earthquake. Singer/bassist of heavy metal band Type O Negative Peter Steel and Dio frontman/former Black Sabbath singer Ronnie James Dio die. Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr creates his supergroup Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band. Nine Inch Nails write the soundtrack to movie "The Social Network." The Beatles put all 13 of their studio albums on iTunes. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168036 2010]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168036 Legendary singer Amy Winehouse dies from a overdose. Many pay tribute, including Rihanna and Taylor Swift. She becomes the second female to enter the 27 club, which is a group of artists who died at age 27. It includes Doors singer Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain and many more. U2 has their biggest-grossing tour yet. Their 360 tour got them about 7.36 million dollars. Adam Lambert is runner-up on American Idol and joins Queen as lead singer. It is their first live album since original singer Freddie Mercury passed away in 1991. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168037 2011]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168037 Ad-Rock, the mega influential singer from 80's rap rock group The Beastie Boys, dies. The band breaks up shortly after that. Pop-rock icon Whitney Houston dies as well. Many pay tribute, including Jennifer Lopez and Aretha Franklin. Donna Summer dies as well. However, not all is bad. Blink-182 has a reunion concert for their 20th anniversary as a band simply titled "20th Anniversary Tour." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168038 2012]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168038 My Chemical Romance breaks up, Stone Temple Pilots fire lead singer Scott Weiland and guitarist Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi leaves the band. Nine Inch Nails release "Hesitation Marks" and The Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek dies. Eminem releases "Rap God" making it the fastest rap song ever. Paul McCartney releases "New." SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168040 2013]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168040 Christine McVie rejoins Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson releases a unreleased album titled "Xscape" released 5 years after his passing. Gwen Stefani releases her comeback single "Baby Don't Lie." Chris Walla leaves his band Death Cab For Cutie. U2 puts all their albums for free on iTunes, angering some people. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168042 2014]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168042 Scott Weiland, former singer of Stone Temple Pilots, dies from a accidental overdose. B.B King, legendary guitarist, also passes. Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams are sued over their song "Blurred Lines" with the jury claiming it was too similar to Marvin Gaye's 1977 song "Got To Give It Up." They ended up paying 3.4 million dollars to Marvin's family, making it one of the biggest music lawsuits in history. Lemmy from Motorhead dies. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168043 2015]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168043 2016 was not the best year. Even though legendary artist David Bowie releases his album "Blackstar" on his birthday, he died 2 days after. George Michael, former Wham singer and the biggest UK solo artist of the 90's, dies on Christmas Day and pop and guitar icon Prince died in April. However, good songs were released such as Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud." Gwen Stefani releases "This Is What The Truth Feels Like." Donald Trump is elected for president, causing many to sue him over illegally playing their songs, such as Tom Petty and John Fogerty. Guns N Roses perform, marking the first time since 1992 that Axl Rose has played with Slash and other members. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168045 2016]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168045 Yeah, you know how I said 2016 wasn't very good? 2017 wasn't much better... Giant 70's rocker Tom Petty of Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers and great solo artist dies from cardiac arrest and founding father of rock music Chuck Berry dies as well. Malcolm Young dies as backing guitarist of AC/DC. There are good albums though, with At The Drive-In releasing " In•ter a•li•a" their first album since 2000. Chris Cornell, legendary grunge icon and frontman and singer of Soundgarden, dies. It causes Linkin Park singer and good friend of Chris, Chester Bennington to take his own life. As I said, not a great year... SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168047 2017]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168047 It's found out that Kanye West is a friend of president Donald Trump and may run for president in the 2020 election. (He did... kind of...) Bon Jovi is inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, which makes many people realize how little glam rock and heavy metal artists have been inducted. Paul McCartney releases "Egypt Station" making it his first No. 1 solo album since "McCartney" in 1970. Probably the biggest thing of 2018 though, is the death of Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin. The biggest star of soul, she got No 1 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Singers Of All Time. Hal Blaine dies. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168048 2018]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168048 Legendary drummer of Cream Ginger Baker dies. Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction releases his first solo album since 2000. Bruce Springsteen releases "Western Stars." Madonna releases "Madame X." Eddie Money, writer of "Two Tickets To Paradise" dies. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168050 2019]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168050 Oh man... can I even say everything bad that happened in 2020? I'll try but be warned-this will make you nostalgic. And not in a good way. Unless you're from the future. (BTW, if you are from the future, just know 2020 sucked.) Rush drummer Neil Peart died in early January, COVID-19 came, canceling basically everything including concerts, Legendary country singers Kenny Rogers and Charlie Daniels both died, Little Richard, founding father of rock died, music-changing guitarist Eddie Van Halen died in October, Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks sold their entire catalog of music to Universal, and Johnny Nash and John Prine died. However, not all is bad. (Somehow.) Many albums were released, including AC/DC's "PWR UP" Elton John's "Jewel Box" Bon Jovi's "2020" Bruce Springsteen's "Letter To You" and many more. Pixar's movie "Soul" was released and Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross from Nine Inch Nails wrote the score. SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168051 2020]]> 2021-02-02 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1156168051 2020 was bad, right? 2021 was... a bit better. Vaccines come out for COVID-19 and Joe Biden's inauguration has many rock performers at it like Green Day. It was a touch year for The Rolling Stones, with legendary drummer Charlie Watts and longtime manager Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Joe Satranini manager Mick Bridgen both dying. Producer Phil Spector also passed away in early January. After COVID-19, a massive concert took place in Central Park, but got cancelled halfway through due to lightning. Weezer released Van "Weezer", Bruce Springsteen performs "I'll See You In My Dreams" at the 20th anniversary of 9/11, The Killers release "Pressure Machine", several artists re-release Metallica's "The Black Album" as "Metallica: Blacklist" for its 30th anniversary, SuperMario27 https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1732717983 2021-09-11 15:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/supermario27/qdp6tcvvaxseukjw/wish/1732717983