June 6th

Welcome to our daily rock music history blog, where we highlight 10 significant events in rock music that happened on June 6th. Join us as we explore some notable moments in rock history on this day:

1. In 1966, The Beatles released their album “Yesterday and Today” in the United States, featuring hits like “Yesterday” and showcasing their evolving sound.
2. In 1970, Deep Purple released their iconic song “Black Night,” which became a rock anthem and solidified their status as pioneers of hard rock.
3. In 1971, Pink Floyd performed their classic album “The Dark Side of the Moon” live for the first time at the Crystal Palace Bowl in London, giving fans a taste of their groundbreaking sound.
4. In 1972, David Bowie released his album “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars,” introducing the world to the enigmatic Ziggy Stardust character and pushing the boundaries of glam rock.
5. In 1981, The Go-Go’s released their debut album “Beauty and the Beat,” becoming the first all-female band who wrote their own songs and played their own instruments to achieve a No. 1 album on the Billboard charts.
6. In 1986, Metallica released their album “Master of Puppets,” often regarded as one of the greatest heavy metal albums of all time and showcasing their musical prowess.
7. In 1997, Radiohead released their album “OK Computer,” a critically acclaimed masterpiece that showcased their experimental sound and thought-provoking lyrics.
8. In 2000, Coldplay released their debut album “Parachutes,” which introduced their atmospheric rock sound and featured the hit singles “Yellow” and “Trouble.”
9. In 2003, The White Stripes released their album “Elephant,” featuring the hit single “Seven Nation Army” and solidifying their status as one of the most influential rock duos of the 2000s.
10. In 2019, The Raconteurs released their album “Help Us Stranger,” marking their comeback after an extended hiatus and showcasing their bluesy rock sound.

These are just a few of the many significant events that have occurred in rock history on June 6th. We hope you enjoyed this trip through time and stay tuned for more rock music history in our future blog posts.