May 22nd

Welcome to our daily rock music history blog, where we highlight 10 significant events in rock music that happened on May 22nd. Join us as we explore some notable moments in rock history on this day:

1. In 1965, The Beatles’ single “Ticket to Ride” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming their seventh consecutive chart-topping hit in the United States.
2. In 1971, The Rolling Stones released their album “Sticky Fingers,” which featured iconic tracks like “Brown Sugar” and “Wild Horses” and showcased their enduring rock and roll sound.
3. In 1976, The Eagles released their iconic album “Hotel California,” which became one of the best-selling albums of all time and featured hits like the title track and “New Kid in Town.”
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 1992, Billy Joel performed at the iconic Yankee Stadium in New York City, marking a historic moment as the first solo rock artist to perform at the stadium.
6. In 1999, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released their album “Echo,” which showcased their signature Americana rock sound and featured the single “Room at the Top.”
7. In 2006, The Black Keys released their album “Magic Potion,” further solidifying their blues-rock sound and earning them critical acclaim for their raw and gritty style.
8. In 2007, Arctic Monkeys released their second album “Favourite Worst Nightmare,” which further established them as one of the leading bands of the British rock scene and featured the hit single “Fluorescent Adolescent.”
9. In 2012, The Beach Boys released their album “That’s Why God Made the Radio,” marking their reunion and the first album of new material by the band in over two decades.
10. In 2017, Chris Cornell, the iconic lead vocalist of Soundgarden and Audioslave, celebrated his birthday on May 22nd, leaving behind a profound impact on the world of rock music with his powerful and emotive voice.

These are just a few of the many significant events that have occurred in rock history on May 22nd. We hope you enjoyed this trip through time and stay tuned for more rock music history in our future blog posts.