Dave Basner

New York

Vice President of Content Strategy at iHeartMedia

Vice President of Content Strategy at WIOT-FM (Toledo, OH)

Helping out Ryan Seacrest, Elvis Duran, Steve Harvey and many more at iHeartMedia/Premiere Digital. I once beat Kobe Bryant at badminton.

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Articles

Why April 20th Matters in Rock History

4 days ago | 971theeagle.iheart.com | Dave Basner

It’s April 20th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:In 1968, Deep Purple made their live debut in Tastrup, Denmark. In 1992, A Concert for Life took place at London’s Wembley Stadium as a tribute to Queen singer Freddie Mercury and for AIDS awareness. Performers included Elton John, Roger Daltrey, Tony Iommi, David Bowie, James Hetfield, Robert Plant, Axl Rose, Slash and many others. In 1993, Aerosmith released their 11th and most successful album, Get A Grip.
Why April 20th Matters in Rock History

4 days ago | wmms.iheart.com | Dave Basner

Photo: Getty ImagesIt’s April 20th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:In 1968, Deep Purple made their live debut in Tastrup, Denmark. In 1992, A Concert for Life took place at London’s Wembley Stadium as a tribute to Queen singer Freddie Mercury and for AIDS awareness. Performers included Elton John, Roger Daltrey, Tony Iommi, David Bowie, James Hetfield, Robert Plant, Axl Rose, Slash and many others.
Why April 19th Matters in Rock History

5 days ago | 989kkzx.iheart.com | Dave Basner

Photo: Getty ImagesIt’s April 19th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:In 1980, singer Brian Johnson joinedAC/DC, replacing original vocalist Bon Scott, who had died in February of 1980. In 2002, Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley’s body was found by a relative at the rocker’s north Seattle apartment. Staley had been missing for two weeks. In 2004, Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan played his first-ever solo acoustic show.
Why April 19th Matters in Rock History

5 days ago | 971theeagle.iheart.com | Dave Basner

It’s April 19th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:In 1980, singer Brian Johnson joinedAC/DC, replacing original vocalist Bon Scott, who had died in February of 1980. In 2002, Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley’s body was found by a relative at the rocker’s north Seattle apartment. Staley had been missing for two weeks. In 2004, Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan played his first-ever solo acoustic show.
Why April 19th Matters in Rock History

5 days ago | wkqq.iheart.com | Dave Basner

Photo: Getty ImagesIt’s April 19th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:In 1980, singer Brian Johnson joinedAC/DC, replacing original vocalist Bon Scott, who had died in February of 1980. In 2002, Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley’s body was found by a relative at the rocker’s north Seattle apartment. Staley had been missing for two weeks. In 2004, Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan played his first-ever solo acoustic show.
Why April 18th Matters in Rock History

6 days ago | q1043.iheart.com | Dave Basner

It’s April 18th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:In 1992, Def Leppard’s Adrenalize started a five-week run on top of the album chart. In 2015, Green Day was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It was their first year of eligibility. Other inductees included Joan Jett, Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Ringo Starr. In 2003, Kiss and Aerosmith announced a co-headlining tour.
Why April 18th Matters in Rock History

6 days ago | wzlx.iheart.com | Dave Basner

Photo: Getty ImagesIt’s April 18th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:In 1992, Def Leppard’s Adrenalize started a five-week run on top of the album chart. In 2015, Green Day was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It was their first year of eligibility. Other inductees included Joan Jett, Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Ringo Starr. In 2003, Kiss and Aerosmith announced a co-headlining tour.
Why April 18th Matters in Rock History

6 days ago | wmms.iheart.com | Dave Basner

Photo: Getty ImagesIt’s April 18th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:In 1992, Def Leppard’s Adrenalize started a five-week run on top of the album chart. In 2015, Green Day was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It was their first year of eligibility. Other inductees included Joan Jett, Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Ringo Starr. In 2003, Kiss and Aerosmith announced a co-headlining tour.
Why April 17th Matters In Rock History

1 week ago | iheart.com | Dave Basner

It’s April 17th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:In 1998, Paul McCartney’s wife and one-time member of Wings, Linda McCartney, died at the age of 56 after a three-year-long battle with breast cancer. In 2008, longtime E Street Band keyboardist Danny Federici died from cancer at age 58. Federici worked with Bruce Springsteen for over four decades, starting in the early Springsteen bands Steel Mill and Child.
Why April 16th Matters in Rock History

1 week ago | iheart.com | Dave Basner

It’s April 16th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:In 1993, David Lee Roth was busted by the police after allegedly buying a $10 bag of marijuana in New York’s Washington Square Park. In 1964, The Rolling Stones’ self-titled debut album came out in the U-K. Two weeks later, it would top the British charts. In 2003, Hole’s Courtney Love announced that her debut solo album would be titled America’s Sweetheart.