May 26th

Welcome to our daily rock music history blog, where we highlight 10 significant events in rock music that happened on May 26th. Join us as we explore some notable moments in rock history on this day:

1. In 1962, The Beatles began their first recording session at EMI Studios in London, marking the start of their iconic journey as one of the most influential bands in rock history.
2. In 1972, Deep Purple’s album “Machine Head” was certified Gold in the United States, solidifying its status as one of the greatest hard rock albums of all time.
3. In 1973, Stevie Wonder released his album “Innervisions,” which featured hits like “Living for the City” and “Higher Ground” and further established him as a musical genius.
4. In 1978, The Rolling Stones released their album “Some Girls,” which became their best-selling studio album and featured hit singles like “Miss You” and “Beast of Burden.”
5. In 1984, Bruce Springsteen released his album “Born in the U.S.A.,” which spawned a string of hit singles and solidified his status as a rock icon.
6. In 1992, Pink Floyd’s album “The Division Bell” reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, becoming their fourth chart-topping album in the United States.
7. In 1998, the first “Rock am Ring” festival took place in Germany, featuring performances by artists like Metallica, Korn, and Garbage, and becoming one of the largest rock festivals in the world.
8. In 2009, Green Day released their album “21st Century Breakdown,” which showcased their politically charged punk rock sound and garnered critical acclaim.
9. In 2013, Arctic Monkeys performed at the iconic Finsbury Park in London, hosting a memorable concert that solidified their status as one of the leading bands of the British rock scene.
10. In 2017, Muse released their album “Drones,” which delved into themes of warfare and government control, and became their first album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

These are just a few of the many significant events that have occurred in rock history on May 26th. We hope you enjoyed this trip through time and stay tuned for more rock music history in our future blog posts.