June 16th

Welcome to our daily rock music history blog, where we highlight 10 significant events in rock music that happened on June 16th. Join us as we explore some notable moments in rock history on this day:

1. In 1965, Bob Dylan recorded “Like a Rolling Stone,” a groundbreaking song that would become one of the most influential tracks in rock history.
2. In 1966, The Rolling Stones released their album “Aftermath” in the United States, featuring tracks like “Paint It Black” and showcasing their evolving sound.
3. In 1970, Jimi Hendrix recorded his iconic rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Woodstock Festival, a defining moment in his legendary career.
4. In 1972, David Bowie released his album “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars,” introducing the world to the enigmatic Ziggy Stardust character and pushing the boundaries of glam rock.
5. In 1977, Eric Clapton performed a comeback concert at London’s Rainbow Theatre after a self-imposed two-year hiatus, reaffirming his status as a guitar virtuoso.
6. In 1984, Bruce Springsteen released his album “Born in the U.S.A.,” which spawned a string of hit singles and became one of the best-selling albums of all time.
7. In 1996, The Smashing Pumpkins released their album “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness,” a sprawling double album that showcased their diverse musical range.
8. In 2006, The Raconteurs released their debut album “Broken Boy Soldiers,” featuring the hit single “Steady, As She Goes” and highlighting the collaborative talents of Jack White and Brendan Benson.
9. In 2017, Foo Fighters released their single “Run,” signaling their return to the music scene with a high-energy rock anthem.
10. In 2019, The Black Keys released their album “Let’s Rock,” marking their comeback after a five-year hiatus and featuring blues-infused rock tracks like “Lo/Hi” and “Go.”

These are just a few of the many significant events that have occurred in rock history on June 16th. We hope you enjoyed this trip through time and stay tuned for more rock music history in our future blog posts.