Itâs May 2nd and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:
In 1972, Bruce Springsteen auditioned for CBS Records A&R man John Hammond, playing a short set for him in his office. Hammond was so impressed that he arranged a real audition that night at New York Cityâs The Gaslight Club where The Boss performed for other Columbia executives. He did pretty well.
In 2013, Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman died of liver failure. He was 49.
In 2005, Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce reunited as Cream to perform the first of four shows at Londonâs Royal Albert Hall, 36 years after they split up.
In 1991, Nirvana booked into Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California where they spent 16 days working with producer Butch Vig. The recordings they made would go on to become their hit album, Nevermind.Â
In 1979, The Who played their first gig since the death of Keith Moon. It took place at Londonâs Rainbow Theatre and saw The Facesâ Kenney Jones behind the kit. The same night, the bandâs film, Quadrophenia, opened in London.
In 2003, the Kings of Leon played their first-ever British date when they appeared at Blackpool, Englandâs The Empress Ballroom.
In 1977, Eric Clapton recorded âWonderful Tonight.â
And in 2006, Keith Richards was released from a New Zealand hospital after being treated for a mild concussion following a fall out of a coconut tree in Fiji.
And thatâs what happened today in rock history.
(H/T: This Day in Music)