June 18th

Welcome to our daily rock music history blog, where we highlight 10 significant events in rock music that happened on June 18th. Join us as we explore some notable moments in rock history on this day:

1. In 1963, The Beatles released their single “She Loves You” in the United Kingdom, a catchy and infectious song that became one of their signature hits.
2. In 1964, The Rolling Stones’ single “Tell Me (You’re Coming Back)” was released in the United States, showcasing their early blues-infused rock sound.
3. In 1971, Carole King’s album “Tapestry” reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, becoming one of the best-selling albums of all time and solidifying her status as a singer-songwriter icon.
4. In 1977, Fleetwood Mac’s album “Rumours” became the No. 1 album in the United States, spawning hits like “Go Your Own Way” and “Don’t Stop,” and achieving tremendous commercial success.
5. In 1988, Bon Jovi released their album “New Jersey,” featuring hits like “Bad Medicine” and “Lay Your Hands on Me,” solidifying their status as one of the biggest rock bands of the era.
6. In 1995, Oasis released their single “Some Might Say,” which became their first No. 1 hit in the United Kingdom and showcased their Britpop sound.
7. In 1996, The Smashing Pumpkins released their single “Tonight, Tonight,” featuring orchestral elements and marking a departure from their grunge roots.
8. In 2001, Radiohead released their album “Amnesiac,” which featured experimental and atmospheric tracks like “Pyramid Song” and further cemented their status as innovators in alternative rock.
9. In 2007, Queens of the Stone Age released their album “Era Vulgaris,” featuring their signature hard rock sound and hits like “Sick, Sick, Sick.”
10. In 2013, Queens of the Stone Age released their album “…Like Clockwork,” which debuted at No. 1 on the charts and showcased their evolving sound and dark, introspective lyrics.

These are just a few of the many significant events that have occurred in rock history on June 18th. We hope you enjoyed this trip through time and stay tuned for more rock music history in our future blog posts.