June 14th

Welcome to our daily rock music history blog, where we highlight 10 significant events in rock music that happened on June 14th. Join us as we explore some notable moments in rock history on this day:

1. In 1964, The Rolling Stones made their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, performing their hit single “Not Fade Away” and introducing their energetic rock ‘n’ roll sound to a nationwide audience.
2. In 1965, Bob Dylan recorded his classic song “Like a Rolling Stone,” which would become one of his most iconic and influential compositions.
3. In 1969, Crosby, Stills & Nash released their self-titled debut album, showcasing their sublime vocal harmonies and paving the way for their illustrious careers as a supergroup.
4. In 1970, The Kinks released their album “Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One,” featuring the iconic track “Lola” and showcasing their distinct rock sound.
5. In 1970, The Who performed their rock opera “Tommy” at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, marking a groundbreaking moment in the fusion of rock and theatrical performance.
6. In 1972, Roxy Music released their self-titled debut album, introducing their unique blend of glam rock and art pop to the world and influencing a generation of musicians.
7. In 1988, Cheap Trick performed their 20th anniversary concert at Budokan in Tokyo, Japan, commemorating their iconic live album recorded at the same venue in 1978.
8. In 1994, Soundgarden released their album “Superunknown,” which became their most successful release and featured hits like “Black Hole Sun” and “Spoonman.”
9. In 1994, Oasis released their debut single “Shakermaker,” signaling the beginning of their rise to Britpop stardom and setting the stage for their chart-topping success.
10. In 2005, Coldplay released their third studio album “X&Y,” which debuted at No. 1 on the charts and featured hits like “Speed of Sound” and “Fix You.”

These are just a few of the many significant events that have occurred in rock history on June 14th. We hope you enjoyed this trip through time and stay tuned for more rock music history in our future blog posts.