This Day in Rock History

May 7th

2003: Pete Townshend is cleared of possessing child pornography, but is still placed on Great Britain’s list of Sex Offenders for five years.

1998: Steve Perry leaves Journey for the second time after the group decides to tour without him.

1986: John Mellencamp joined protesting farmers on the steps of the Farmer’s Home Administration Office in Chillicothe, MO.

1977: The Eagles reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with Hotel California.

1967: Bob Dylan gives his first interview since his 1966 motorcycle accident to the New York Daily News.

Birthdays:

Jerry Nolan-drummer of The New York Dolls born in 1946
Prairie Prince-drummer of The Tubes born in 1950
Phil Campbell-guitarist of Motorhead born in 1961

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