May 10th

Welcome to our daily rock music history blog, where we highlight 10 significant events in rock music that happened on this day in history. Here are 10 historic events that took place on May 10th throughout rock music history:

1. In 1960, The Beatles performed at the Town Hall in Litherland, Liverpool, marking one of their earliest gigs as a band.
2. In 1965, The Rolling Stones released their hit single “Satisfaction,” which would go on to become one of the most iconic rock songs of all time.
3. In 1967, Pink Floyd released their debut album, “The Piper at the Gates of Dawn,” which included hits such as “Interstellar Overdrive” and “Astronomy Domine.”
4. In 1970, The Grateful Dead released their classic album “Workingman’s Dead,” which featured hits such as “Uncle John’s Band” and “Casey Jones.”
5. In 1975, Styx released their hit single “Lady,” which became their first Top 10 hit in the US.
6. In 1985, Simple Minds released their hit single “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” which was featured prominently in the film “The Breakfast Club.”
7. In 1994, Weezer released their self-titled debut album, which included hits such as “Buddy Holly” and “Undone – The Sweater Song.”
8. In 1996, Soundgarden released their album “Down on the Upside,” which included hits such as “Pretty Noose” and “Burden in My Hand.”
9. In 2003, Jack White of The White Stripes married model Karen Elson in a ceremony in Brazil.
10. In 2011, Paul McCartney performed a free concert on the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City, marking the 48th anniversary of The Beatles’ legendary performance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.”

We hope you enjoyed this look at some of the historic events that happened on May 10th throughout rock music history! Tune in tomorrow for another edition of our daily rock music history blog.