May 17th

Welcome to our daily rock music history blog, where we highlight 10 significant events in rock music that happened on May 17th. Join us as we explore some notable moments in rock history on this day:

1. In 1966, The Beach Boys released their album “Pet Sounds,” which is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time and a milestone in rock music.
2. In 1967, The Jimi Hendrix Experience released their debut album “Are You Experienced,” introducing the world to Hendrix’s groundbreaking guitar skills and innovative sound.
3. In 1970, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young released their hit single “Ohio,” a powerful protest song in response to the Kent State University shootings.
4. In 1971, Marvin Gaye released his influential album “What’s Going On,” which addressed social and political issues and became a landmark in soul and R&B music.
5. In 1975, Elton John’s album “Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy” became the first album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
6. In 1980, Bob Dylan performed at London’s Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre as part of his “Never Ending Tour,” marking his return to live performances after a brief hiatus.
7. In 1986, Peter Gabriel’s hit single “Sledgehammer” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming one of his most successful and iconic songs.
8. In 1994, The Rolling Stones kicked off their “Voodoo Lounge Tour” in Washington, D.C., marking their first world tour in seven years.
9. 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.”
10. In 2011, Arctic Monkeys released their fourth studio album “Suck It and See,” which showcased their evolving sound and further solidified their place in the indie rock scene.

These are just a few of the many significant events that have occurred in rock history on May 17th. We hope you enjoyed this trip through time and stay tuned for more rock music history in our future blog posts.