This Day in Rock History

July 13th

2004: Arthur “Killer” Kane, bassist for the New York Dolls died of leukemia in London, 22 days after their reunion concert at the Meltdown Festival. He was 55 years old.

1993: Rush singer & bassist Geddy Lee sang Oh Canada at the 64th Major League Baseball All Star Game in Baltimore, MD.

1991: Bryan Adams’ (Everything I Do) I Do It for You began a record breaking 16 week run on top of UK singles chart. The song would top the charts in 30 countries.

1985: Live Aid, spearheaded by Bob Geldof to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia is held in London’s Wembley Stadium and Philadelphia’s JFK Stadium.

1984: During The Jacksons’ concert at Texas Stadium in Dallas, Eddie Van Halen came onstage to perform Beat It with the group.

Birthdays:
Stephen Jo Bladd-drummer for The J. Geils Band born in 1942
Roger McGuinn-singer & guitarist for The Byrds born in 1942


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