July 10th

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

1. In 1964, The Rolling Stones’ single “It’s All Over Now” reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, marking their first chart-topping hit in their home country.
2. In 1972, The Eagles released their self-titled debut album, featuring the hit single “Take It Easy” and setting the stage for their future success as one of the most iconic rock bands of all time.
3. In 1973, Deep Purple’s album “Made in Japan” was released, capturing the band’s powerful live performances and becoming one of the greatest live albums in rock history.
4. In 1986, Peter Gabriel’s album “So” was certified Platinum in the United States, propelled by the success of hits like “Sledgehammer” and “In Your Eyes.”
5. In 1990, Roger Waters performed The Wall Live in Berlin, a massive concert event featuring an array of guest artists and marking the first complete performance of Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” since the band’s original tour in 1981.
6. In 1992, Lollapalooza, a traveling music festival created by Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell, kicked off its fourth edition, featuring iconic alternative rock acts like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden.
7. In 1997, Radiohead released their acclaimed album “OK Computer,” a groundbreaking work that pushed the boundaries of alternative rock and set new standards for the genre.
8. In 2007, The White Stripes performed their shortest concert ever at the George Street Garage in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, delivering a memorable set that lasted only one note.
9. In 2009, Dave Matthews Band released their album “Big Whiskey & the GrooGrux King,” paying tribute to their late saxophonist LeRoi Moore and featuring the hit single “Funny the Way It Is.”
10. In 2012, Green Day released their single “Oh Love,” marking the first release from their album trilogy “¡Uno! ¡Dos! ¡Tré!” and signaling a return to their punk rock roots.

These are just a few of the many significant events that have occurred in rock history on July 10th. We hope you enjoyed this trip through time and stay tuned for more rock music history in our future blog posts.