After performing a sold-out residency in Las Vegas earlier this year, the Scorpions are launching a North American tour with special guests Whitesnake. The Rock Believer Tour hits the Tacoma Dome on Oct 15th. You can win tickets all this week on The Danny Bonaduce and Sarah morning show.
In the History of Rock in 1968 – Jim Morrison incited a riot at a Doors’ concert in Chicago. After writhing, jumping around and even sliding maracas into his pants, Morrison had the crowd so wound up, they rushed the stage, eventually destroying it.
In 1974 – Eric Clapton recorded his version of Bob Marley’s “I Shot The Sheriff”, which will reach number 1 in the US. Clapton would later say he tried to ask Marley what the song was all about but couldn’t understand much of his reply. He said he was just relieved that Bob liked what he had done.
And in 1983 – After receiving no interest from any major record labels, Metallica begin recording their debut album for Megaforce Records on a budget of just $15,000. Originally titled “Metal up Your Ass”, the LP's name was later changed to “Kill ‘Em All”.