June 29th

Welcome to our daily rock music history blog, where we highlight 10 significant events in rock music that happened on June 29th. Join us as we explore some notable moments in rock history on this day:

1. In 1956, Elvis Presley recorded his hit single “Hound Dog” and “Don’t Be Cruel” at RCA Studios in New York City, solidifying his status as the King of Rock and Roll.
2. In 1967, The Beatles performed “All You Need Is Love” as part of the live segment of the television program “Our World,” broadcasting to an estimated global audience of 400 million people.
3. In 1968, The Doors released their album “Waiting for the Sun,” featuring hits like “Hello, I Love You” and “The Unknown Soldier,” and further establishing them as one of the most influential rock bands of the era.
4. In 1974, The Steve Miller Band’s single “The Joker” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming one of their most recognizable and beloved songs.
5. In 1984, Bruce Springsteen released his album “Born in the U.S.A.,” featuring hits like the title track, “Dancing in the Dark,” and “Glory Days,” and solidifying his status as a rock icon.
6. In 1993, Aerosmith released their album “Get a Grip,” which became a commercial success and featured hits like “Cryin’,” “Crazy,” and “Livin’ on the Edge.”
7. In 1996, Stone Temple Pilots released their album “Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop,” showcasing their musical versatility and experimentation.
8. In 1999, The Red Hot Chili Peppers released their album “Californication,” featuring hits like “Scar Tissue” and “Otherside,” and marking a successful comeback for the band.
9. In 2004, Velvet Revolver released their debut album “Contraband,” a supergroup project featuring former members of Guns N’ Roses and Stone Temple Pilots, showcasing their hard rock sound.
10. In 2008, Coldplay released their album “Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends,” featuring the hit single “Viva la Vida” and displaying their musical growth and experimentation.

These are just a few of the many significant events that have occurred in rock history on June 29th. We hope you enjoyed this trip through time and stay tuned for more rock music history in our future blog posts.