On This Day in Rock History - Jan 27

On this day in Rock History - January 27th, 2010

1945

Nick Mason is born. The Pink Floyd drummer hails from Birmingham, England.

1968

Vocalist Mike Patton of Faith No More is born in Eureka, CA.

1976

Queen embark on the four month tour of the U.S., Japan and Australia.

2004

The Offspring closes out the '04 edition of the ESPN Winter X Games with a free outdoor concert in Aspen, Colorado.

The Osbournes publish their book “Ordinary People: Our Story” which chronicles the lives of Ozzy, Sharon and the kids.

2009

Hoobastank releases the album For(N)ever which features the single, “My Turn.” 

Seether's cover of Wham!’s ‘80’s pop hit "Careless Whisper” is made available on Rhapsody and Verizon Wireless.