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Oct. 8, 1990: The Go-Go’s stripped down for PETA’s debut “Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur” ad — rebranded as “We’d Rather Go-Go Naked.”

It kicked off an iconic campaign that later featured celebs like Pamela Anderson and Pink.

For the reunited band, it was the perfect mix of music and activism. 🎶🐾

Oct. 8, 1987: Chuck Berry gets his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and his 60th birthday concert film Hail! Hail! Rock ’N’ Roll premieres.

Rock and roll royalty, celebrated in style. 🎶👑

Oct. 8, 1957: Jerry Lee Lewis cut the master of “Great Balls of Fire” at Sun Studios, Memphis.

Released that November, it roared to no. 2 pop, no. 3 R&B, and no. 1 country.

Still one of rock’s hottest tracks. 🔥

Oct. 8, 1948: Johnny Ramone was born. As guitarist & co-founder of The Ramones, he changed rock history with just three chords and pure attitude.

Inducted into the Rock Hall in 2002, Johnny was later named one of the greatest guitarists ever.

He left us in 2004, but his influence is immortal. 🖤⚡

Lucky no one was in a dog suit. She'd have shot it!

Oct. 7, 1986: The Police drop their last single, “Don’t Stand So Close to Me ’86.”

Plans for a comeback album collapsed after Stewart Copeland’s injury, leaving the band to part ways for good after just a brief Amnesty International reunion.

Oct. 7, 1977: Queen release “We Will Rock You” with “We Are the Champions” as the B-side.

Radio DJs played them back-to-back, creating one of the most iconic pairings in rock history.

Still a sports anthem nearly 50 years later. 👑

Oct. 7, 1951: John Mellencamp is born.

From “Johnny Cougar” beginnings to heartland rock legend with Jack & Diane and Pink Houses, he’s always done it his own way.

Oct. 6, 2020: Eddie Van Halen, legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen, passed away at 65.

From “Eruption” to “Jump,” his playing redefined rock guitar.

In 2012, Guitar World readers ranked him the #1 guitarist of all time — and for good reason. His music and influence are eternal.

Oct. 6, 2011: Rolling Stone readers picked the worst songs of the ‘80s.

Topping the list? Starship’s “We Built This City.”

Also making the cut: “The Final Countdown,” “Lady in Red,” “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” and “The Safety Dance.”

What’s your pick for the cheesiest ‘80s track?

Oct. 6, 1956: Elvis Presley releases Love Me Tender, his 5th U.S. no. 1 hit. 🎶

After singing it on Ed Sullivan, orders poured in before the record was even available.

It hit the top of the charts for five weeks straight, sealing Elvis’ place as more than just a singer — he was a phenomenon. 🌟

Oct. 5, 1987: Bruce Springsteen releases Tunnel of Love.

Rather than basking in newlywed glow, the album explores the messier side of relationships.

“Brilliant Disguise” and the title track became its biggest hits, though it couldn’t match Born in the U.S.A.’s massive impact.

Oct. 5, 1978: Dolly Parton became the first country star to pose for Playboy.

No nudity — just Dolly in a bunny outfit (and an odd Easter Bunny cameo). 🐰

Her gamble worked: by 1980, she was headlining in 9 to 5 and topping the pop charts.

Oct. 5, 1973: Elton John releases Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

Packed with 17 songs — including “Bennie and the Jets,” “Saturday Night’s Alright (for Fighting),” and “Candle in the Wind” — the double album ruled the U.S. charts for 8 weeks and became Elton’s signature work.

Oct. 5, 1959: Bobby Darin’s “Mack the Knife” hits No. 1 for 9 weeks, the year’s biggest hit — and the moment he leveled up from pop kid to star crooner.

Oct 5, 1943: Steve Miller was born. After forming The Steve Miller Band in the ‘60s, he became one of rock’s most enduring artists.

Miller made headlines at the Rock Hall in 2016 when he railed against its organizers.

Rock and roll rebel energy—no wonder we’re still talkin’ about him, baby.

Oct. 4, 2022: Loretta Lynn died at 90.

She sang the truth of women’s lives — from “Coal Miner’s Daughter” to 1975’s daring hit “The Pill”, banned by some stations but loved by fans. 🌹

A trailblazer, a truth-teller, and one of the most influential singer-songwriters in country music history.

Oct. 4, 1986: CBS Evening News anchor Dan Rather is attacked in NYC by a man repeating the strange line “Kenneth, what is the frequency?”

Years later, R.E.M. immortalized the phrase with their song “What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?”

Oct. 4, 1970: Janis Joplin died at 27.

Weeks after Jimi Hendrix, months before Jim Morrison.

The album Pearl and the no. 1 hit “Me and Bobby McGee” ensure her voice lives forever.

Oct. 4, 1963: Eric Clapton goes to see The Yardbirds at the Crawdaddy Club.

One week later, he’s on stage with them.

His debut came October 20th, marking the start of one of rock’s most iconic careers.

Nah, I believe ya!

According to a 1977 Action News 5 interview with his teacher, she said Elvis won 2nd prize. I thought she was a reliable source. It's a bonus feature on the Elvis: His Best Friend Remembers DVD.

Oct. 3, 1992: Sinéad O’Connor ends her SNL performance by tearing up a photo of Pope John Paul II, protesting abuse in the Catholic Church.

The audience froze, NBC got 4,400 calls — and history showed she was right.

Today would have marked Stevie Ray Vaughan’s 71st birthday. 🎂🎶

The Texas blues legend left us far too soon in 1990 after a helicopter crash following a concert in Wisconsin.

His Texas blues, heavy strings & Hendrix-inspired fire still light up rock history.

Oct. 3, 1945: A 10-year-old Elvis Presley made his stage debut at the Mississippi-Alabama Fair & Dairy Show and sang "Old Shep".

He placed 2nd…but soon enough, he’d be no. 1. 🎶👑

Oct. 3, 1941: Chubby Checker was born Ernest Evans in Spring Gully, SC and raised in Philly.

In 1960, he turned “The Twist” into a chart-topping dance craze — and the only song ever to hit no. 1 twice.

Proof that some moves never go out of style. 🌀

Oct. 2, 2017: Tom Petty dies at 66, only one week after completing the Heartbreakers’ 40th Anniversary tour.

Cause? An accidental overdose of prescription meds. He played and pushed through immense pain during the tour.

A heartbreaking loss, but his legacy remains timeless.

Oct. 2, 1971: Rod Stewart lands his first solo no. 1 with “Maggie May / Reason To Believe.”

His album Every Picture Tells A Story also tops UK & US charts simultaneously.

An iconic double win for Rod the Mod. 🎤✨

Oct 2, 1951: Sting is born in Wallsend, Northumberland, England.

From Roxanne to Every Breath You Take with The Police, to solo classics like If You Love Somebody Set Them Freev— he’s been buzzing on the charts for decades. 🐝

Oct. 1, 1977: Star Wars goes disco.

Meco’s “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band” tops the charts with a 15-min groove (yes, even R2-D2 gets a solo).

It lost the Grammy to John Williams’ real Star Wars soundtrack.

Cosmic irony. 🌌🎶