July 9
Today marks a bittersweet milestone in rock history - in 1995, The Grateful Dead performed their final concert with Jerry Garcia at Chicago's Soldier Field, closing a chapter on one of America's most beloved bands… We remember the birthday of AC/DC's unforgettable frontman Bon Scott, born on this day in 1946. His raw energy and distinctive voice helped define hard rock before his tragic death in 1980… The late Mitch Mitchell, the powerhouse drummer behind Jimi Hendrix's revolutionary sound, was born today in 1947. His explosive drumming was essential to the Hendrix Experience's legendary performances… Simple Minds' Jim Kerr celebrates another year today - the Scottish rocker was born in 1959, making him 66… Courtney Love marks her 61st birthday today, the controversial rock icon who fronted Hole and became a defining figure of the grunge era… Jack White turns 50 today, the multi-talented musician who's made his mark with Th...