Grand Funk Railroad Arrives on Time: Today in Classic Rock History

Today in Classic Rock History

In 1969

Grand Funk Railroad's album "On Time" broke into the chart. (it was a long time coming)

In 1983

John Mellencamp, under the name John Cougar Mellencamp, released the album "Uh-Huh." (and we all said Uh-O) 

In 1988

Ringo Starr and wife Barbara Bach entered a rehab center in Tucson, Arizona for treatment for alcoholism.

In 1993

Jackson Browne released the album "I'm Alive."

In 2001

The Who's Roger Daltrey, Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora, Melissa Etheridge, and Sheryl Crow were among the artists who performed at the City of Hope Spirit Of Life Awards dinner in Los Angeles.

In 2004

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, John Mellencamp, Pearl Jam, R.E.M., the Dave Matthews Band, Jackson Browne, and James Taylor were among the artists who took part in the televised grand finale of the Vote For Change tour.

In 2005

Rod Stewart received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Bob Dylan earned a Quill Award for his autobiography "Chronicles: Volume 1."

U2's Bono took first place in an advertising agency's "ubersexual" list.  An ubersexual is a man who is very attractive, dynamic, and compelling while also very confident, masculine, stylish, and uncompromising when it comes to quality in life.

In 2006

Former Jefferson Airplane singer Grace Slick attended the christening ceremony at the San Francisco International Airport for Virgin America Airlines' new plane, which was named after the legendary '60s psychedelic band.

In 2008

Rod Stewart, Sheryl Crow, The Killers, and Lifehouse were among the performers at tennis great Andre Agassi's 13th annual Grand Slam for Children charity event in Las Vegas.

In 2009

Foreigner played a pre-race concert at the NASCAR Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. (So What? I saw them at the NYS Fair!)

In 2010

Dee Snider launched his run on Broadway in the musical "Rock of Ages," portraying Dennis the night club owner.

George Michael was released from a London jail, completing a sentence of just under four weeks in conjunction with his conviction of crashing a car while driving under the influence of marijuana. (While driving with his pants down... again)

In 2011

Aretha Franklin sang the national anthem at Game Three of American League Playoffs, in which the Detroit Tigers hosted the Texas Rangers.

New releases included Ozzy Osbourne's book "Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy: Advice From Rock's Ultimate Survivor" and The B-52's first-ever live album, "With The Wild Crowd!"

source:metronews