Rock and Metal History, a day like today March 18
1963: Jeff Labar,was born in Darby, Pensylvania.He is an American guitarist most famous for playing in the glam rock band Cinderella, in which he replaced original guitarist Michael Smerick, also known as Michael Kelly Smith.(Cinderella-Heartbreak Station)
1966: Jerry Cantrell, singer, songwriter and elite guitarist of Alice In Chains, was born in Tacoma, Washington.
1967: Pink Floyd signed a recording contract with EMI Records.
1968: The Beatles released the single "Lady Madonna".
1976: The Man Who Fell To Earth, starring David Bowie, premieres in London.
1977: The Clash's first single "White Riot" was released.
1994: The Rolling Stones announced that Darryl Jones was going to be the replacement for Bill Wyman. Wyman had announced that he would no longer be touring with the band.
1996: The Sex Pistols announced that they were reuniting for a 20th anniversary tour.
2001: John Phillips American singer, guitarist, and songwriter John Phillips of Mamas and The Papas died of heart failure aged 65.
2002: Ramones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Eddie Vedder, lead singer of Pearl Jam and close friend of the Ramones.
2011: Rock bassist Jet Harris (of The Shadows) dies of cancer at age 71.
2017: Chuck Berry died aged 90. The American guitarist, singer and songwriter was one of the pioneers of rock and roll music.
2019: Slipknot announced that percussionist Chris Fehn has left the band after he launched legal action against the group over a financial dispute.
