Rock and roll breakthrough hits, recordings, performances, challenges, and cultural changes that happened on Jan. 29 throughout its long history. Let's dive into some of the most interesting facts from this day in rock history to test your knowledge. The Who made their television debut, on one of the UK's most popular music shows at the time, Ready Steady Go! Cultural MilestonesThe rock music culture has seen many significant shifts occur on Jan. 29 over the years, such as:1947: David Byron, Uriah Heep's original frontman, was born in Epping, Essex, England. He sang on 10 of the band's albums and also recorded three solo albums.