In memory of Marc Bolan, singer, songwriter and musician, who would have turned 79 today
Photo by Kevin Cummins
#glamrock #punkrock #marcbolan #trex #history #rockhistory #punkrockhistory #otd
Photo by Kevin Cummins
#glamrock #punkrock #marcbolan #trex #history #rockhistory #punkrockhistory #otd
September 30, 2026 at 2:47 AM
In memory of Marc Bolan, singer, songwriter and musician, who would have turned 79 today
Photo by Kevin Cummins
#glamrock #punkrock #marcbolan #trex #history #rockhistory #punkrockhistory #otd
Photo by Kevin Cummins
#glamrock #punkrock #marcbolan #trex #history #rockhistory #punkrockhistory #otd
In memory Lou Reed 🖤
March 2, 1942 - October 27, 2013
Lou Reed - A Walk On The Wild Side (Live at Farm Aid 1985)
#punk #protopunk #loureed #thevelvetunderground #history #rockhistory #punkrockhistory #otd
March 2, 1942 - October 27, 2013
Lou Reed - A Walk On The Wild Side (Live at Farm Aid 1985)
#punk #protopunk #loureed #thevelvetunderground #history #rockhistory #punkrockhistory #otd
October 27, 2025 at 4:15 AM
In memory Lou Reed 🖤
March 2, 1942 - October 27, 2013
Lou Reed - A Walk On The Wild Side (Live at Farm Aid 1985)
#punk #protopunk #loureed #thevelvetunderground #history #rockhistory #punkrockhistory #otd
March 2, 1942 - October 27, 2013
Lou Reed - A Walk On The Wild Side (Live at Farm Aid 1985)
#punk #protopunk #loureed #thevelvetunderground #history #rockhistory #punkrockhistory #otd
Remembering Christa Päffgen aka Nico, born on this day in 1938, Cologne, Germany.
Photo by Cordon Press
#punk #punkrock #womenofpunk #nico #thevelvetunderground #history #rockhistory #otd
Photo by Cordon Press
#punk #punkrock #womenofpunk #nico #thevelvetunderground #history #rockhistory #otd
October 16, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Remembering Christa Päffgen aka Nico, born on this day in 1938, Cologne, Germany.
Photo by Cordon Press
#punk #punkrock #womenofpunk #nico #thevelvetunderground #history #rockhistory #otd
Photo by Cordon Press
#punk #punkrock #womenofpunk #nico #thevelvetunderground #history #rockhistory #otd
Remembering Christa Päffgen aka Nico, born on this day in 1938, Cologne, Germany.
Photo by Fiona Adams
#punk #punkrock #womenofpunk #nico #thevelvetunderground #history #rockhistory #otd
Photo by Fiona Adams
#punk #punkrock #womenofpunk #nico #thevelvetunderground #history #rockhistory #otd
October 16, 2024 at 2:28 AM
Remembering Christa Päffgen aka Nico, born on this day in 1938, Cologne, Germany.
Photo by Fiona Adams
#punk #punkrock #womenofpunk #nico #thevelvetunderground #history #rockhistory #otd
Photo by Fiona Adams
#punk #punkrock #womenofpunk #nico #thevelvetunderground #history #rockhistory #otd
59 years ago today
The Velvet Underground & Nico is the debut studio album by the American rock band the Velvet Underground and the German singer Nico, releasd March 12, 1967
#punkrock #protopunk #thevelvetunderground #masterpiece #history #rockhistory #punkrockhistory
The Velvet Underground & Nico is the debut studio album by the American rock band the Velvet Underground and the German singer Nico, releasd March 12, 1967
#punkrock #protopunk #thevelvetunderground #masterpiece #history #rockhistory #punkrockhistory
March 12, 2026 at 1:22 PM
59 years ago today
The Velvet Underground & Nico is the debut studio album by the American rock band the Velvet Underground and the German singer Nico, releasd March 12, 1967
#punkrock #protopunk #thevelvetunderground #masterpiece #history #rockhistory #punkrockhistory
The Velvet Underground & Nico is the debut studio album by the American rock band the Velvet Underground and the German singer Nico, releasd March 12, 1967
#punkrock #protopunk #thevelvetunderground #masterpiece #history #rockhistory #punkrockhistory
On this day in 1988, Pixies released their debut studio album Surfer Rosa. The album became a landmark release in alternative rock and featured songs like “Gigantic,” “Bone Machine,” and “Where Is My Mind?”
#Pixies #SurferRosa #AlternativeRock #OnThisDay #RockHistory
#Pixies #SurferRosa #AlternativeRock #OnThisDay #RockHistory
March 21, 2026 at 2:04 PM
On this day in 1988, Pixies released their debut studio album Surfer Rosa. The album became a landmark release in alternative rock and featured songs like “Gigantic,” “Bone Machine,” and “Where Is My Mind?”
#Pixies #SurferRosa #AlternativeRock #OnThisDay #RockHistory
#Pixies #SurferRosa #AlternativeRock #OnThisDay #RockHistory
Aw that’s adorable! I met Tommy Shaw after a Styx concert. He wanted a drawing I made of him but someone stole it.
He also thought me and my friend Diane were hookers at the Hilton hotel. Then a real hooker showed up at his hotel room so we left.
#AT40
He also thought me and my friend Diane were hookers at the Hilton hotel. Then a real hooker showed up at his hotel room so we left.
#AT40
September 12, 2026 at 5:22 PM
January 7, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Closer by Nine Inch Nails (Woodstock 1994)
#TrentReznor #NineInchNails #Closer #Woodstock94 #IndustrialRock #NIN #90sMusic #MusicLegend #RockHistory #HappyBirthday #IndustrialMusic #AlternativeRock #90sNostalgia #MusicIcon #NINFans #RockMusic #TrentReznor60 #WoodstockVibes #MusicHistory #AltMusic
#TrentReznor #NineInchNails #Closer #Woodstock94 #IndustrialRock #NIN #90sMusic #MusicLegend #RockHistory #HappyBirthday #IndustrialMusic #AlternativeRock #90sNostalgia #MusicIcon #NINFans #RockMusic #TrentReznor60 #WoodstockVibes #MusicHistory #AltMusic
May 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Closer by Nine Inch Nails (Woodstock 1994)
#TrentReznor #NineInchNails #Closer #Woodstock94 #IndustrialRock #NIN #90sMusic #MusicLegend #RockHistory #HappyBirthday #IndustrialMusic #AlternativeRock #90sNostalgia #MusicIcon #NINFans #RockMusic #TrentReznor60 #WoodstockVibes #MusicHistory #AltMusic
#TrentReznor #NineInchNails #Closer #Woodstock94 #IndustrialRock #NIN #90sMusic #MusicLegend #RockHistory #HappyBirthday #IndustrialMusic #AlternativeRock #90sNostalgia #MusicIcon #NINFans #RockMusic #TrentReznor60 #WoodstockVibes #MusicHistory #AltMusic
How did the band ZZ Top get its name?
#zztop #rockhistory #musicfacts #howthehelldidinotknowthat #memoir #memoirs #humor #books
#zztop #rockhistory #musicfacts #howthehelldidinotknowthat #memoir #memoirs #humor #books
September 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
How did the band ZZ Top get its name?
#zztop #rockhistory #musicfacts #howthehelldidinotknowthat #memoir #memoirs #humor #books
#zztop #rockhistory #musicfacts #howthehelldidinotknowthat #memoir #memoirs #humor #books
🎸 Throwing it back to 1995 with Hole tearing up the stage performing “Violet” live! 🔥 Courtney Love and the band brought raw energy and grunge vibes that still hit hard today. 💜
#HoleBand #Violet #GrungeEra #LiveMusic #CourtneyLove #90sMusic #RockHistory #AlternativeRock #Throwback #MusicLegends
#HoleBand #Violet #GrungeEra #LiveMusic #CourtneyLove #90sMusic #RockHistory #AlternativeRock #Throwback #MusicLegends
April 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
🎸 Throwing it back to 1995 with Hole tearing up the stage performing “Violet” live! 🔥 Courtney Love and the band brought raw energy and grunge vibes that still hit hard today. 💜
#HoleBand #Violet #GrungeEra #LiveMusic #CourtneyLove #90sMusic #RockHistory #AlternativeRock #Throwback #MusicLegends
#HoleBand #Violet #GrungeEra #LiveMusic #CourtneyLove #90sMusic #RockHistory #AlternativeRock #Throwback #MusicLegends
On this day in 2002, Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley died at age 34.
His passing marked the loss of one of grunge’s most distinctive voices, whose haunting style helped define the sound of 1990s rock.
#AliceInChains #LayneStaley #Grunge #90sRock #RockHistory
His passing marked the loss of one of grunge’s most distinctive voices, whose haunting style helped define the sound of 1990s rock.
#AliceInChains #LayneStaley #Grunge #90sRock #RockHistory
April 5, 2026 at 11:49 AM
On this day in 2002, Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley died at age 34.
His passing marked the loss of one of grunge’s most distinctive voices, whose haunting style helped define the sound of 1990s rock.
#AliceInChains #LayneStaley #Grunge #90sRock #RockHistory
His passing marked the loss of one of grunge’s most distinctive voices, whose haunting style helped define the sound of 1990s rock.
#AliceInChains #LayneStaley #Grunge #90sRock #RockHistory
Joy Division had their three UK gigs following this concert canceled before they were to embark on their 1st US tour on May 21 which was never to be.
#joydivision #postpunk #iancurtis #onthisday #otd #musicsky #rockhistory
#joydivision #postpunk #iancurtis #onthisday #otd #musicsky #rockhistory
May 2, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Joy Division had their three UK gigs following this concert canceled before they were to embark on their 1st US tour on May 21 which was never to be.
#joydivision #postpunk #iancurtis #onthisday #otd #musicsky #rockhistory
#joydivision #postpunk #iancurtis #onthisday #otd #musicsky #rockhistory
On this day in 1993, Butthole Surfers released Independent Worm Saloon.
The album leaned into a heavier sound and became one of the band’s best-known releases.
#ButtholeSurfers #IndependentWormSaloon #90sAlternative #AlternativeRock #RockHistory
The album leaned into a heavier sound and became one of the band’s best-known releases.
#ButtholeSurfers #IndependentWormSaloon #90sAlternative #AlternativeRock #RockHistory
March 23, 2026 at 6:34 PM
On this day in 1993, Butthole Surfers released Independent Worm Saloon.
The album leaned into a heavier sound and became one of the band’s best-known releases.
#ButtholeSurfers #IndependentWormSaloon #90sAlternative #AlternativeRock #RockHistory
The album leaned into a heavier sound and became one of the band’s best-known releases.
#ButtholeSurfers #IndependentWormSaloon #90sAlternative #AlternativeRock #RockHistory
31 years ago today, Pearl Jam lit up SNL with “Not For You” on April 16, 1994. Pure grunge energy that still hits hard. 🎸🔥
#PearlJam #NotForYou #SNL #GrungeVibes #90sMusic #EddieVedder #RockHistory #LiveMusic #MusicLegends #Throwback
#PearlJam #NotForYou #SNL #GrungeVibes #90sMusic #EddieVedder #RockHistory #LiveMusic #MusicLegends #Throwback
April 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
31 years ago today, Pearl Jam lit up SNL with “Not For You” on April 16, 1994. Pure grunge energy that still hits hard. 🎸🔥
#PearlJam #NotForYou #SNL #GrungeVibes #90sMusic #EddieVedder #RockHistory #LiveMusic #MusicLegends #Throwback
#PearlJam #NotForYou #SNL #GrungeVibes #90sMusic #EddieVedder #RockHistory #LiveMusic #MusicLegends #Throwback
The absolute peak of live rock 'n' roll! Birmingham 1975.Jimmy Page conjuring pure black magic during this legendary 2-minute Stairway to Heaven solo. Unmatched and timeless. #LedZeppelin #JimmyPage #StairwayToHeaven #GuitarSolo #ClassicRock #RockHistory
August 22, 2026 at 4:46 AM
The absolute peak of live rock 'n' roll! Birmingham 1975.Jimmy Page conjuring pure black magic during this legendary 2-minute Stairway to Heaven solo. Unmatched and timeless. #LedZeppelin #JimmyPage #StairwayToHeaven #GuitarSolo #ClassicRock #RockHistory
October is stacked with rock and metal history
Loudwire rounds up the biggest rock and metal albums released on each day of October. A very loud calendar—and an excellent excuse…
via Loudwire
#Rock #Metal #RockHistory #AlbumAnniversary #indiedev #gamedev #steam #godot
Loudwire rounds up the biggest rock and metal albums released on each day of October. A very loud calendar—and an excellent excuse…
via Loudwire
#Rock #Metal #RockHistory #AlbumAnniversary #indiedev #gamedev #steam #godot
October 2, 2026 at 12:28 AM
October is stacked with rock and metal history
Loudwire rounds up the biggest rock and metal albums released on each day of October. A very loud calendar—and an excellent excuse…
via Loudwire
#Rock #Metal #RockHistory #AlbumAnniversary #indiedev #gamedev #steam #godot
Loudwire rounds up the biggest rock and metal albums released on each day of October. A very loud calendar—and an excellent excuse…
via Loudwire
#Rock #Metal #RockHistory #AlbumAnniversary #indiedev #gamedev #steam #godot
Dec. 21, 1983 Van Halen release single “Jump” #rock #rockmusic #rockandroll #rockhistory #music #vanhalen #eddievanhalen #davidleeroth #jump
December 21, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Dec. 21, 1983 Van Halen release single “Jump” #rock #rockmusic #rockandroll #rockhistory #music #vanhalen #eddievanhalen #davidleeroth #jump
A Rattus Norvegicus 4️⃣9️⃣ years old even though brown rats in the wild only live 1-2 years – sometimes less.
#TheStranglers
#punkrock #punk #punks #albumsyoumusthear #anniversary #punkrockhistory #musicsky #rockmusic #rockhistory
#TheStranglers
#punkrock #punk #punks #albumsyoumusthear #anniversary #punkrockhistory #musicsky #rockmusic #rockhistory
April 15, 2026 at 9:44 AM
A Rattus Norvegicus 4️⃣9️⃣ years old even though brown rats in the wild only live 1-2 years – sometimes less.
#TheStranglers
#punkrock #punk #punks #albumsyoumusthear #anniversary #punkrockhistory #musicsky #rockmusic #rockhistory
#TheStranglers
#punkrock #punk #punks #albumsyoumusthear #anniversary #punkrockhistory #musicsky #rockmusic #rockhistory
On this day in 1996, Stone Temple Pilots released their third studio album Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop.
#StoneTemplePilots #TinyMusic #90sAlternative #AlternativeRock #RockHistory
#StoneTemplePilots #TinyMusic #90sAlternative #AlternativeRock #RockHistory
March 26, 2026 at 5:36 PM
On this day in 1996, Stone Temple Pilots released their third studio album Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop.
#StoneTemplePilots #TinyMusic #90sAlternative #AlternativeRock #RockHistory
#StoneTemplePilots #TinyMusic #90sAlternative #AlternativeRock #RockHistory
Happy Birthday to Jeff Ament, born on this day in 1963.
#JeffAment #PearlJam #Grunge #90sRock #RockHistory
#JeffAment #PearlJam #Grunge #90sRock #RockHistory
March 10, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Happy Birthday to Jeff Ament, born on this day in 1963.
#JeffAment #PearlJam #Grunge #90sRock #RockHistory
#JeffAment #PearlJam #Grunge #90sRock #RockHistory
On this day in 1994, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain died at age 27.
His loss marked the end of one of grunge’s defining voices, whose work on Nevermind and “Smells Like Teen Spirit” helped shape a generation of rock.
#Nirvana #KurtCobain #Grunge #90sRock #RockHistory
His loss marked the end of one of grunge’s defining voices, whose work on Nevermind and “Smells Like Teen Spirit” helped shape a generation of rock.
#Nirvana #KurtCobain #Grunge #90sRock #RockHistory
April 5, 2026 at 11:37 AM
On this day in 1994, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain died at age 27.
His loss marked the end of one of grunge’s defining voices, whose work on Nevermind and “Smells Like Teen Spirit” helped shape a generation of rock.
#Nirvana #KurtCobain #Grunge #90sRock #RockHistory
His loss marked the end of one of grunge’s defining voices, whose work on Nevermind and “Smells Like Teen Spirit” helped shape a generation of rock.
#Nirvana #KurtCobain #Grunge #90sRock #RockHistory
Tina Turner on the Eiffel Tower (1989)
By Peter Lindbergh
#art #photography #eiffeltower #paris #tinaturner #iconicphotographs #rockhistory
By Peter Lindbergh
#art #photography #eiffeltower #paris #tinaturner #iconicphotographs #rockhistory
January 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Tina Turner on the Eiffel Tower (1989)
By Peter Lindbergh
#art #photography #eiffeltower #paris #tinaturner #iconicphotographs #rockhistory
By Peter Lindbergh
#art #photography #eiffeltower #paris #tinaturner #iconicphotographs #rockhistory