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Metallica played Arena Parco Nord in Bologna, Italy, on their European Vacation Tour, performing classics like “Creeping Death,” “Master of Puppets,” and “Enter Sandman.” It marked the first Bologna performance of “For Whom the Bell Tolls” and was later streamed in their…

Today in Rock History July 22, 1986 Queen played the second of two nights at Vienna’s Stadthalle on their Magic Tour, supporting A Kind of Magic. It marked the final indoor concert in their Freddie Mercury era.

Today in Rock History July 22, 1974 Rush performed at the Dover Hotel in Pain Court, Ontario, during their early tour with original drummer John Rutsey—just days before Neil Peart joined the band. Rutsey’s final show was on July 25.

Today in Rock History July 22, 1999 Gary “Gar” Samuelson, Megadeth’s drummer from 1984 to 1987, died of liver failure at age 41.

Today in Def Leppard history, 1987, "Animal" was unleashed on the world. Join us for a wild ride from Def Leppard Hits Vegas!

Celebrating the 18x Platinum Debut Album, released on this day in 1987. gnrmerch.com/collections/ap…

A photo of Eric with @OzzyOsbourne and @gracejones at the International Rock Awards in London, taken June in 1989. 📸: Vinnie Zuffante

Today in Rock History July 22, 1994 More than 54,000 fans packed Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, for the first of five concerts featuring Billy Joel and Elton John together.

Bad Boys Running Wild in Spain! See you all tonight in Marbella for a rockin' good time!!! 🎟 The-Scorpions.com/tour 📸 @moritzfrankenberg

Today in Rock History July 22, 2008 Candlebox issue their comeback album, “Into The Sun.” This is the Seattle group’s first studio effort since 98’s “Happy Pills.” “Making this record reminded me of the first album,” says guitarist Peter Klett. “We didn’t feel that we needed to…

Today in Rock History July 22, 2007 Boston leader Tom Scholz receives the Celebrity Animal Advocate of the Year award at the Animal Rights National Conference in L.A. The guitarist dedicates the honor to late Boston singer Brad Delp. “(Brad’s) commitment to ethical vegetarianism…

Today in Rock History July 22, 2005 Rob Zombie’s gore flick, “The Devil’s Rejects,” is in theaters. It’s Zombie’s second horror film.

Today in Rock History July 22, 1999 Woodstock ’99 begins in Rome, NY. Fire, rain and riots – in other words, a disaster. Limp Bizkit, Rage Against The Machine, Metallica, Dave Matthews Band and Counting Crowes provide the soundtrack for the event.

Today in Rock History July 22, 1978 Cheap Trick made their chart debut with “Surrender”—their first single to enter the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at #62 after debuting at #84.

Today in Rock History July 22, 1953 Brian Howe was born in Portsmouth. He was best known as the lead vocalist of the rock supergroup Bad Company. Howe joined Bad Company in 1986, replacing Paul Rodgers. Howe passed away on May 6, 2020, at the age of 66. He died of cardiac arrest…

Today in Rock History July 22, 1965 The Byrds’ rendition of Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man” topped the UK Singles Chart, as well as charts in Ireland, South Africa, and the US.

Today in Rock History July 22, 1969 The LP Elvis, the soundtrack to Presley’s 1968 Comeback Special, is certified Gold by the RIAA.

Today in Rock History July 22, 1967 The Doors performed “Crystal Ship” and “Light My Fire” on American Bandstand.

Today in Rock History July 22, 1971 John Lennon and Yoko Ono spent the second day filming the Imagine promo at their Tittenhurst Park home in Ascot, England. Scenes included Lennon’s misty morning walk and him singing “Imagine” on a white piano in a white room.

Today in Rock History July 22, 1977 Elvis Costello released his debut album My Aim Is True in the UK through Stiff Records. Produced by Nick Lowe, it featured classics like “Alison” and “The Angels Wanna Wear My Red Shoes”.