May 16th

Welcome to our daily rock music history blog, where we highlight 10 significant events in rock music that happened on May 16th. Join us as we explore some notable moments in rock history on this day:

1. In 1966, The Beach Boys released their iconic album “Pet Sounds,” which is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time and a milestone in rock music.
2. In 1970, The Guess Who’s hit single “American Woman” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming their most successful song and a rock anthem of the era.
3. In 1975, Paul McCartney & Wings achieved their second No. 1 hit in the US with the single “Listen to What the Man Said,” showcasing McCartney’s continued success as a solo artist.
4. In 1987, U2 kicked off their “Joshua Tree Tour” in Tempe, Arizona, in support of their critically acclaimed album “The Joshua Tree,” solidifying their status as one of the biggest bands in the world.
5. In 1991, R.E.M. released their album “Out of Time,” which featured hits like “Losing My Religion” and “Shiny Happy People,” propelling the band to mainstream success.
6. In 1992, Lenny Kravitz released his album “Mama Said,” which featured the hit singles “It Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over” and “Always on the Run,” showcasing his blend of rock, soul, and funk.
7. In 1995, Oasis released their hit single “Roll with It,” which sparked the legendary “Britpop Battle” with Blur and became one of their signature songs.
8. In 2005, Coldplay released their highly successful album “X&Y,” which debuted at No. 1 on the charts and featured hits like “Speed of Sound” and “Fix You.”
9. In 2011, The Black Keys released their critically acclaimed album “Brothers,” which won several Grammy Awards and solidified their status as one of the most influential rock bands of the 21st century.
10. In 2014, Jack White released his second solo album, “Lazaretto,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and showcased his diverse musical talents.

These are just a few of the many significant events that have occurred in rock history on May 16th. We hope you enjoyed this trip through time and stay tuned for more rock music history in our future blog posts.