May 11th
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 11th throughout rock music history:
- In 1963, The Beatles recorded their hit single “From Me to You” at the Abbey Road Studios in London.
- In 1972, The Rolling Stones released their album “Exile on Main St.,” which included hits such as “Tumbling Dice” and “Happy.”
- In 1981, Bob Marley passed away at the age of 36. Marley was a reggae icon known for his influential music and messages of peace and unity.
- In 1985, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band kicked off their “Born in the USA” tour in St. Paul, Minnesota.
- In 1990, the reunited Grateful Dead played a concert at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, marking their first performance together in over two years.
- In 1994, Oasis released their debut single “Supersonic,” which marked the beginning of their rise to Britpop stardom.
- In 1996, Rage Against the Machine released their album “Evil Empire,” which featured hits like “Bulls on Parade” and “People of the Sun.”
- In 2006, Red Hot Chili Peppers released their album “Stadium Arcadium,” which included popular tracks such as “Dani California” and “Snow (Hey Oh).”
- In 2010, The Rolling Stones reissued their classic album “Exile on Main St.” as a deluxe edition, featuring previously unreleased tracks and bonus material.
- In 2018, Alice in Chains released their album “Rainier Fog,” which marked their third studio album since their reunion in 2005.
We hope you enjoyed this look at some of the historic events that happened on May 11th throughout rock music history! Tune in tomorrow for another edition of our daily rock music history blog.