June 20th

Welcome to our daily rock music history blog, where we highlight 10 significant events in rock music that happened on June 20th. Join us as we explore some notable moments in rock history on this day:

1. In 1969, The Hollies released their single “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother,” a touching and timeless song that became one of their most beloved hits.
2. In 1970, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young released their live album “4 Way Street,” capturing their electrifying performances and showcasing their remarkable vocal harmonies.
3. In 1975, Bob Dylan released his album “Blood on the Tracks,” featuring introspective and emotionally charged songs like “Tangled Up in Blue” and “Simple Twist of Fate.”
4. In 1977, Fleetwood Mac’s album “Rumours” reached No. 1 on the UK charts, solidifying their status as one of the biggest rock bands of the era and spawning hits like “Don’t Stop” and “Go Your Own Way.”
5. In 1988, The Beach Boys released their album “Still Cruisin’,” which included their hit single “Kokomo” and marked a resurgence of popularity for the iconic band.
6. In 1995, R.E.M. released their album “Monster,” featuring the rock anthem “What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?” and showcasing a more aggressive and guitar-driven sound.
7. In 1997, Radiohead released their album “OK Computer,” a critically acclaimed masterpiece that explored themes of alienation and technology, and solidified their status as one of the most innovative bands of the era.
8. In 2000, Oasis released their album “Standing on the Shoulder of Giants,” featuring tracks like “Go Let It Out” and “Who Feels Love?” and continuing their Britpop legacy.
9. In 2006, The Raconteurs released their album “Broken Boy Soldiers,” a collaboration between Jack White and Brendan Benson, showcasing their blues-infused rock sound.
10. In 2017, Lorde released her album “Melodrama,” featuring hits like “Green Light” and “Liability,” and receiving critical acclaim for its introspective lyrics and innovative production.

These are just a few of the many significant events that have occurred in rock history on June 20th. We hope you enjoyed this trip through time and stay tuned for more rock music history in our future blog posts.