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This Week In Rock History:

📅 FEBRUARY 7 — MONDAY

🎸 Rock Events & History

• 1970 – Led Zeppelin lands their first UK No.1 album with Led Zeppelin II, a milestone in heavy blues-rock history. Led Zeppelin II hits No.1 and band history (February 7)
• The Who record “Pinball Wizard” at Morgan Studios — a live staple and rock opera highlight. (This Day In Music)
• Radio & culture notes: Little Richard records “Long Tall Sally” (1956) and The Beatles arrive in the US for their first American tour (1964) — two icons of early rock history. (classicbands.com)
• Deaths/Tones: Foghat/Foghat frontman David “Lonesome Dave” Peverett dies (2000). (SoundOD)

🎤 Birthdays

• David Bryan (keyboardist of Bon Jovi) and Garth Brooks are born on this date (1962). (This Day In Music)

📅 FEBRUARY 8 — TUESDAY

(No major rock births or deaths widely noted on major music history sites, but February 8 is part of the week’s context.)

• Kenney Jones performs his last show as The Who drummer at a Lifetime Achievement event — a rock history note from 1988. (Wikipedia)

📅 FEBRUARY 9 — WEDNESDAY

📺 TV Appearances

• 1964 – The Beatles perform on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time, a watershed moment in rock television history with estimated ~73 million viewers. Beatles Ed Sullivan debut (Feb 9)

🪩 Release & Recording Events

• The Beatles at The Cavern Club (1961) — they appear under that name for the first time. (Wikipedia)

🎤 Other Rock Moments

• 1974 – Iggy & The Stooges play what was thought to be their last pre-reunion show at the Michigan Palace in Detroit. (105.7 WROR)

🎧 Modern Rock Picks (new releases/airplay)

• Classic Rock’s Tracks of the Week highlights new tracks (Feb 9, 2026) — including The Black Keys, Triggerfinger, and Suzi Quatro. Classic Rock Tracks of the Week Feb 9, 2026

📅 FEBRUARY 10 — THURSDAY

🎙️ Iconic Album Releases

• 1971 – Tapestry by Carole King — massively influential singer-songwriter album with rock/pop crossover impact. Carole King Tapestry release (Feb 10)
• 1978 – Van Halen by Van Halen — debut album that redefined hard rock guitar dynamics. Van Halen debut album history (Feb 10)

🎤 Birthdays & Rock Moments

• Cliff Burton (Metallica bassist) born on February 10 — a defining metal figure. (This Day In Music)

📅 FEBRUARY 11 — FRIDAY

🎙️ Studio & Live History

• 1963 – The Beatles record parts of Please Please Me at Abbey Road — an early rock staple. Beatles studio session history (Feb 11)
• 1964 – The Beatles play their first US concert at Washington Coliseum. (classicbands.com)

🎸 Rock Drama

• 1992 – Mötley Crüe famously fires Vince Neil — a notable lineup change in rock lore. (100.7 WZLX)

📅 FEBRUARY 12 — SATURDAY

There were no major rock births or deaths widely documented for Feb 12 on ThisDayInMusic.com, but this is also part of your weekly context.

• Bonus: Red Hot Chili Peppers’ CBGB shows or Smashing Pumpkins early club performances are noted in some fan callbacks — good for show anecdotes. (Reddit)

📅 FEBRUARY 13 — SUNDAY

🎸 Albums & Releases

• 1970 – Black Sabbath release their self-titled debut album — widely regarded as the birth of heavy metal. Black Sabbath debut album release (Feb 13)

🎤 Music Business Impact

• 1960 – Frank Sinatra launches Reprise Records — later home to many rock acts including Hendrix, The Kinks, and The Beach Boys. (95.7 BEN FM)

📅 FEBRUARY 14 — SATURDAY

🎸 Rock Chart History

• 1987 – Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” hits #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart and later the Hot 100 — a huge classic rock anthem. (WGNI-FM)

🎵 Recording Milestones

• 1965 & 1967 – Otis Redding records and Aretha Franklin covers “Respect” — both rock and soul classics with huge crossover influence. Aretha Franklin records “Respect” (Feb 14)
• 1970 – The Who record Live at Leeds on this date — considered one of the best live rock albums ever. (Wikipedia)