January 8 in the history of rock and metal music

Elvis Presley

January 8 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in the USA in 1935. Singer, actor and “king of rock and roll”. He had a huge influence on rock music.

He died on August 16, 1977. He was 42 years old.

David Bowie

January 8 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Great Britain in 1947. Vocalist, composer and producer who has worked in many genres of rock music.

He died on January 10, 2016 from cancer. He was 69 years old.

Jeremy Spencer

January 8 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in 1973 in the USA. Composer and music producer, former drummer of the band Five Finger Death Punch. At the end of 2018, Spencer officially announced his departure from the band due to health problems.

Dirk Verbeuren

January 8 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Belgium in 1975. Drummer of the band Megadeth. Former member of Soilwork and other projects. Session drummer in many famous bands.

Maria Honkanen

She was born in Finland in 1982. Keyboardist of the band Battlelore.

Kay Brem

January 8 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Switzerland in 1982. Bass guitarist of the band Eluveitie.