On this day in Rock History - February 15th
On this day in Rock History - February 15th
1976
Incubus vocalist Brandon Boyd is born in Van Nuys, CA.
2003
System Of A Down film the video for “Boom” while performing at an anti-war protest.
2006
U2's '05 mega-tour wins the Major Tour of the Year honor, at the 17th annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards in Las Vegas. Tom Petty & The Blackhearts/Black Crowes joint trek is recognized in the Most Creative Tour Package category.
Green Day wins the International Group and International Album (American Idiot) categories at the Brit Awards in London.
2007
A group headed by former Vice President Al Gore announce plans for a series of concerts on July 7th to promote awareness of global warming. More than 100 performers, including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters and Korn are slated for ``Live Earth'' shows in London, Shanghai, Sydney, Johannesburg, the U.S., Brazil and Japan.
The official announcement comes that singer Chris Cornell has left Audioslave, effectively ending the supergroup. The recent decision by other bandmembers to participate in a Rage Against The Machine reunion tour is listed among the reasons.
Las Vegas is the starting point for Tool's North American tour. Also, the third annual Taste of Chaos tour featuring co-headliners 30 Seconds to Mars and the Used, launches in Seattle.
