May 29th

Welcome to our daily rock music history blog, where we highlight 10 significant events in rock music that happened on May 29th. 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 1976, Led Zeppelin released their album “Presence,” featuring tracks like “Achilles Last Stand” and “Nobody’s Fault But Mine,” showcasing their iconic rock sound.
3. In 1983, Dio released their album “Holy Diver,” featuring the iconic title track and solidifying Ronnie James Dio’s status as a metal legend.
4. In 1987, U2 started 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, Pearl Jam released their album “Ten,” which would go on to become one of the most influential and commercially successful albums of the grunge era.
6. In 1993, Aerosmith released their album “Get a Grip,” which became a commercial success and featured hits like “Cryin'” and “Livin’ on the Edge.”
7. In 2001, The Strokes released their debut album “Is This It,” which helped kick-start the garage rock revival of the early 2000s and received critical acclaim.
8. In 2006, Arctic Monkeys released their album “Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not,” becoming the fastest-selling debut album in British music history and propelling the band to international success.
9. In 2015, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds released their album “Chasing Yesterday,” showcasing Noel Gallagher’s songwriting prowess and maintaining his signature Britpop sound.
10. In 2018, Snow Patrol released their album “Wildness,” marking their return after a seven-year hiatus and featuring the emotionally charged single “Don’t Give In.”

These are just a few of the many significant events that have occurred in rock history on May 29th. We hope you enjoyed this trip through time and stay tuned for more rock music history in our future blog posts.