June 15th

Welcome to our daily rock music history blog, where we highlight 10 significant events in rock music that happened on June 15th. Join us as we explore some notable moments in rock history on this day:

1. In 1967, The Beatles performed “All You Need Is Love” live on the BBC’s “Our World” television program, reaching an estimated audience of 400 million people worldwide.
2. In 1971, Grand Funk Railroad released their album “E Pluribus Funk,” featuring the hit single “Footstompin’ Music” and showcasing their energetic and hard-driving rock sound.
3. In 1974, Eric Clapton scored a No. 1 hit with his cover of Bob Marley’s song “I Shot the Sheriff,” introducing reggae to a wider rock audience.
4. In 1978, The Rolling Stones released their album “Some Girls,” featuring hits like “Miss You” and “Beast of Burden,” solidifying their status as one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
5. In 1994, Aerosmith released their album “Big Ones,” a compilation of their greatest hits, including tracks like “Dream On,” “Sweet Emotion,” and “Crazy.”
6. In 1998, Hole released their third studio album “Celebrity Skin,” featuring a more polished and melodic sound that marked a departure from their earlier grunge roots.
7. In 2004, The Cure released their self-titled album, often referred to as “The Cure” or “The Red Album,” which featured the hit single “The End of the World.”
8. In 2005, Coldplay released their album “X&Y,” which debuted at No. 1 on the charts and featured hits like “Speed of Sound” and “Fix You.”
9. In 2010, Jack Johnson released his album “To the Sea,” showcasing his signature laid-back acoustic rock sound and reflective lyrics.
10. In 2018, Snow Patrol released their album “Wildness,” marking their return after a seven-year hiatus and featuring the single “Don’t Give In.”

These are just a few of the many significant events that have occurred in rock history on June 15th. We hope you enjoyed this trip through time and stay tuned for more rock music history in our future blog posts.