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Rock was born
Rock was formed by blending blues jazz country and gospel music do not know what month it was made -
Rocket 88 realesd
Jakie Brenston and ike turners kings of rythem record "rocket 88" a popular song considerd the first rock and roll song is realesd -
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rock around the clock was #1 for 2 months
rock around the clock was #1 for 2 months -
Buddy Holly Ritche Valens and the Big Booper Died
Buddy Holly died along with Ritchie Valens and the Big Booper in a plane crash devestating rock and roll fans across the nation -
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British invasion
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Aerosmith
Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, Joey Dramer, Joe Perry, and Steven Tyler form the band Aerosmith. -
Kiss Formed
Drummer Peter Criss places an ad in Rolling Stone magazine seeking a band mate. Gene Simmons responds and the two along with Paul Stanley and Ace Frehley form the band KISS. Within a few months the band will begin performing, disguising their faces in black and white costume makeup. -
Beatles Break Up
In London, the Beatles announce the official break up of the group. Many fans will blame John Lennon's wife Yoko Ono for the split. -
U2
in Ireland, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Jr., Dave "The Edge" Evans, and Paul "Bono" Hewson form the group U2. -
Run DMC Remake Aerosmith song
The hip-hop group Run DMC scores a major hit with their remake of Aerosmith's song "Walk This Way." Run DMC's rendition of an Aerosmith classic will help resurrect Aerosmith's waning career
