Joe Rock's Blog
Rachel Bolan on his solo debut influences “Punk Rock is the one genre that really speaks to me”
You know Rachel Bolan as the bassist from Skid Row, but on June 12, 2026, he will drop his solo debut album “Gargoyle Of The Garden State.” Watch our conversation about the album and more.
Rock History BB King, Frank Sinatra, Atlantic Records, CC Deville, Ian Astbury, David Byrne and more
May 14th, 2015 we lose BB King, 1998 we lose Frank Sinatra, 1988 Atlantic Records celebrate, and a birthday shared by CC Deville, Ian Astbury, David Byrne, Gene Cornish and Jack Bruce.
Rock History with Eddie Money, Springsteen, The Beatles, The Stones, Stevie Wonder and Magic Dick
May 13th, 2002 Eddie Money and the King, 1985 a first for Springsteen, 1970 a last for The Beatles, 1966 The Rolling Stones go dark, and happy birthday to Stevie Wonder and Magic Dick
Steve Trevino’s comedy is real life and he says stand up is safe because “AI writes terrible jokes”
Steve Trevino is currently doing his “Family Man” tour. We caught up with Steve to discuss the tour, AI and more. You can watch our conversation here.
Rock History on Sex Pistols, Zeppelin, Stones, Hendrix, Billy Duffy, Billy Squier and Steve Winwood
May 12th, 1977 The Sex Pistols sign, 1973 Led Zeppelin hit the top, 1972 The Rolling Stones double up, 1967 a Jimi Hendrix first, and happy birthday to Billy Duffy, Billy Squier and Steve Winwood.
Rock History discussing Foreigner, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Lennon, Butch Trucks and Eric Burdon
May 11th, 2011 a loss from Foreigner, 1995 an all star tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan, 1972 John Lennon and the FBI and a birthday shared by Butch Trucks and Eric Burdon.
Rock History about Tommy Lee, Eric Clapton, The Who, The Stones, Bono, Sid Vicious and Dave Mason
May 10th, 1986 Tommy Lee gets tied down, 1974 Eric Clapton covers up and The Who sell out quickly, 1963 a first for The Stones and a birthday shared by Bono, Sid Vicious and Dave Mason.
Rock History with Little Richard, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Grateful Dead, Billy Joel and Tom Petersson
May 9th, 2020 we lose Little Richard, 2006 a Red Hot Chili Peppers release, 1987 Grateful Dead video and a birthday shared by Billy Joel and Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick.
Rock History with Aerosmith, Ronnie Van Zant, Joe Bonamassa, Alex Van Halen, Chris Frantz and more
May 8th, 1993 Aerosmith on top, 1965 The Rolling Stones help create Lynyrd Skynyrd and a birthday shared by Joe Bonamassa, Alex Van Halen, Chris Frantz and Robert Johnson.
Rock History with Axl Rose, AC/DC, Stones, Steve Perry, Journey, Roger Waters, The Eagles and more
May 7th, 2016 Axl Rose joins AC/DC, 2002 The Rolling Stones take flight, 1998 Steve Perry makes a deal with Journey, 1984 Roger Waters goes it alone, 1977 The Eagles hit the heights, and happy birthday Bill Kreutzmann
