Itâs May 7th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:
In 1968, Reginald Dwight changed his name to the more chart-friendly Elton John.
In 1998, Californiaâs Santa Monica Museum of Art reopened with Beck performing a performance art piece called âNew Age Evisceration 1.â
In 1998, Journey singer Steve Perry left the band a second time after the group decided to tour without him because he was suffering from back trouble.
In 1966, The Mamas and the Papas started a three-week run on top of the charts with their hit song âMonday Monday.â
In 1977, The Eagles had the number one song in the country with âHotel California.â
And in 2002, The Rolling Stones arrived by blimp at New Yorkâs Van Cortland Park to announce their 2002/2003 world tour.
And thatâs what happened today in rock history.
(H/T: This Day in Music)