July 17th

Welcome to our daily rock music history blog, where we highlight 10 significant events in rock music that happened on July 17th. Join us as we explore some notable moments in rock history on this day:

1. In 1968, The Beatles’ animated film “Yellow Submarine” premiered in London, showcasing the band’s music and surreal visual style.
2. In 1971, Carole King’s album “Tapestry” became the longest-running No. 1 album by a female artist on the Billboard 200 chart, featuring timeless hits like “It’s Too Late” and “You’ve Got a Friend.”
3. In 1976, Deep Purple performed their final concert before their initial breakup, concluding their “Purple Rainbows” tour at Liverpool’s Empire Theatre.
4. In 1979, The B-52’s released their self-titled debut album, introducing their unique blend of new wave, punk, and rock and roll to the world.
5. In 1982, Judas Priest released their album “Screaming for Vengeance,” featuring the classic tracks “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin'” and “Electric Eye.”
6. In 1987, Guns N’ Roses released their iconic single “Welcome to the Jungle,” which would become one of their signature songs and a rock anthem of the 1980s.
7. In 1993, The Smashing Pumpkins released their album “Siamese Dream,” featuring hits like “Today” and “Disarm,” and showcasing their unique blend of alternative rock and dreamy guitar-driven soundscapes.
8. In 2000, Linkin Park released their debut album “Hybrid Theory,” which went on to become one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century, featuring hits like “In the End” and “Crawling.”
9. In 2001, Queens of the Stone Age released their album “Rated R,” featuring the singles “Feel Good Hit of the Summer” and “The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret,” and further solidifying their status as pioneers of desert rock.
10. In 2007, The White Stripes performed a free concert at the Saskatchewan Centennial Amphitheatre in Regina, Canada, as part of their Canadian tour, treating fans to their signature stripped-down rock sound.

These are just a few of the many significant events that have occurred in rock history on July 17th. We hope you enjoyed this trip through time and stay tuned for more rock music history in our future blog posts.