June 28th

Welcome to our daily rock music history blog, where we highlight 10 significant events in rock music that happened on June 28th. Join us as we explore some notable moments in rock history on this day:

1. In 1969, The Doors’ final album with Jim Morrison, “The Soft Parade,” was released, featuring hits like “Touch Me” and showcasing the band’s eclectic and experimental sound.
2. In 1970, The Who performed at the Isle of Wight Festival, delivering a legendary performance that is often considered one of their greatest live shows.
3. In 1971, Carly Simon released her breakthrough hit single “You’re So Vain,” a song that would become an iconic rock classic and propel her to stardom.
4. In 1975, David Bowie released his hit single “Fame,” co-written with John Lennon, which became Bowie’s first No. 1 hit in the United States.
5. In 1986, Genesis released their album “Invisible Touch,” featuring the chart-topping title track and becoming one of their most successful and commercially acclaimed albums.
6. In 1995, R.E.M. performed their largest-ever concert at Milton Keynes National Bowl in England, attracting an audience of over 60,000 fans and delivering an unforgettable rock experience.
7. In 1997, Radiohead released their highly acclaimed album “OK Computer,” which pushed the boundaries of alternative rock and showcased their visionary and introspective sound.
8. In 2000, Coldplay released their debut album “Parachutes,” featuring the hit single “Yellow,” and marking the beginning of their successful career as one of the leading bands of the 2000s.
9. In 2005, Live 8, a series of concerts held in various locations around the world, took place to raise awareness about poverty and urge action from world leaders. The event featured performances from many rock artists, including U2, Pink Floyd, and Paul McCartney.
10. In 2013, Queens of the Stone Age released their album “…Like Clockwork,” a critically acclaimed work that showcased their unique blend of hard rock and desert rock influences.

These are just a few of the many significant events that have occurred in rock history on June 28th. We hope you enjoyed this trip through time and stay tuned for more rock music history in our future blog posts.