There is a new biopic being worked on to tell the story of Keith Moon. Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend are executive producers for the movie that will begin shooting in June.
Legendary guitarist Steve Vai has had to postpone his upcoming tour for reasons not related to Covid. Vai says the “stupid injury” came when he tore a tendon while putting a pizza in his own pizza oven.
In the History of Rock in 1964 – The British Invasion is in full force as “I Want To Hold Your Hand” becomes the first of twenty Billboard number one hits for The Beatles. It would stay on top for seven weeks, with worldwide sales of fifteen million copies.
In 1979 – Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious was released on bail after attacking Todd Smith, singer Patti Smith’s brother. John Lydon has said Mick Jagger stepped in and paid for the lawyers for Vicious.
And in 1985 – The Eagles’ Glenn Frey makes his acting debut on an episode of Miami Vice that was based on his song, “Smuggler’s Blues”.