1973 Queen's self-titled debut album got its release on this day in 1973..
On this day in 1985, the band woud join the lineup of bands playing at Live Aid concerts concerts staged simultaneously in London and Philadelphia. Queen's riveting set was widely considered the best performance of all in the lineup that saw Led Zeppelin. the Who, U2, Tom Petty, Paul McCartney and many more also perform.
Other Noteworthy Classic Rock events on July 13 include...
1942 Byrds Roger McGuinn born.
1942 J Geils Band drummer Steven Bladd born.
1957 Rock writer/director Cameron Crowe born.
1967 Pink Floyd performs on the BBC's Top of the Pops.
1968 Black Sabbath makes live debut at a Birmingham club.
1968 Steppenwolf releases Born to Be Wild single.
1973 Bob Dylan releases Pat Garrett & Billy The Kid.
1973 Grateful Dead release Bear's Choice.
1974 Eric Clapton releases I Shogt the Sheriff single.
1985 David Crosby plays the Philadelphia Live Aid concert while free on appeal and jumps bond after show.
1993 Dickey Betts is arrested in Saratoga Springs, NY after assault allegation from wife is phoned in.
1993 Geddy Lee of Rush sings Canadian Anthem at All Star Game in Baltimore.
2004 Jimmy Buffett releases License To Chill.
2013 Rolling Stones play Hyde Park.
2019 Paul McCartney joined by Joe Walsh and Ringo Starr during his tour ending set at Dodger Stadium.
