June 24th

Welcome to our daily rock music history blog, where we highlight 10 significant events in rock music that happened on June 24th. Join us as we explore some notable moments in rock history on this day:

1. In 1966, The Beatles performed in Munich, Germany, during their final European tour before retiring from live performances to focus on studio work.
2. In 1972, Led Zeppelin performed at the Tucson Community Center in Arizona, delivering a legendary concert filled with their signature hard rock and blues-infused sound.
3. In 1975, Alice Cooper’s album “Welcome to My Nightmare” was certified Gold in the United States, marking a successful solo venture for the shock rock icon.
4. In 1980, Billy Joel’s album “Glass Houses” reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, featuring hits like “You May Be Right” and “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me.”
5. In 1983, Duran Duran released their album “Seven and the Ragged Tiger,” featuring the hit singles “The Reflex” and “Union of the Snake,” and solidifying their status as new wave rock pioneers.
6. In 1997, Radiohead released their critically acclaimed album “OK Computer,” which explored themes of technology and alienation, and is regarded as one of the greatest rock albums of all time.
7. In 2003, Metallica released their album “St. Anger,” which marked a return to their heavier sound and showcased their resilience in the face of personal struggles.
8. In 2006, The Who performed at the Hyde Park Calling festival in London, delivering a powerful set filled with their classic hits and reminding fans of their enduring rock legacy.
9. In 2008, Coldplay released their album “Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends,” featuring the anthemic title track and displaying their musical growth and experimentation.
10. In 2013, Black Sabbath released their album “13,” their first studio album with original vocalist Ozzy Osbourne since 1978, and it became their first No. 1 album in the United States.

These are just a few of the many significant events that have occurred in rock history on June 24th. We hope you enjoyed this trip through time and stay tuned for more rock music history in our future blog posts.