Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo

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JANUARY 31 

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN PERFORMED AT THE “COME TOGETHER” BENEFIT CONCERT TODAY IN 1998. JON BON JOVI HELPED ORGANIZED THE CONCERT FOR THE FAMILY OF A NEW JERSEY POLICE OFFICER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.  

ON JANUARY 31, 1969, LED ZEPPELIN TOOK THE STAGE AT NEW YORK’S FILLMORE EAST — ONE OF THEIR FIRST U.S. SHOWS AND A ROARING INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN AUDIENCES.  

AND IN 1981, BLONDIE HIT NUMBER ONE WITH “THE TIDE IS HIGH” — BLENDING REGGAE, POP, AND ATTITUDE INTO A CHART-TOPPING CROSSOVER SMASH.