Rock and Metal History, a day like today March 14

1945: Walter Parazaider (of Chicago) is born in Maywood, Illinois.

1964: Meet the Beatles! was the #1 album for the fifth consecutive week.

1969: Michael Bland (drummer for Prince, Soul Asylum) is born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

1982: Metallica made their live debut when they appeared at Radio City in Anaheim.

On Through The Night.

1980: Def Leppard released their debut studio album: On Through The Night.

1983: Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Alec John Such formed Bon Jovi

1984:  Rainbow played live for the last time at the Budokan in Japan.

1989: Extreme released their debut and self-titled studio album.This album features the song: Kid Ego.

1990:  Heart released the single "All I Wanna' Do Is Make Love To You".

2005: The Cars announced they were reforming with Todd Rundgren as their lead vocalist instead of Ric Ocasek.

2005: U2 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.