May 13th

Welcome to our daily rock music history blog, where we highlight 10 significant events in rock music that happened on this day in history. Here are 10 historic events that took place on May 13th throughout rock music history:

1. In 1966, The Rolling Stones released their iconic single “Paint It Black,” which topped the charts in both the US and the UK.
2. In 1967, Pink Floyd performed at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, debuting their psychedelic masterpiece “The Piper at the Gates of Dawn.”
3. In 1971, Paul McCartney’s new band, Wings, released their debut single, “Give Ireland Back to the Irish,” a politically charged song addressing the conflict in Northern Ireland.
4. In 1972, Deep Purple released their album “Machine Head,” which included hits like “Smoke on the Water” and “Highway Star.”
5. In 1983, The Police kicked off their final concert tour as a band, appropriately named the “Synchronicity Tour,” which concluded their successful run.
6. In 1984, Bruce Springsteen released his album “Born in the U.S.A.,” which became one of his most successful and critically acclaimed albums.
7. In 1997, Radiohead released their groundbreaking album “OK Computer,” which revolutionized alternative rock and pushed the boundaries of the genre.
8. In 2005, Coldplay released their album “X&Y,” featuring hits like “Speed of Sound” and “Fix You,” which topped charts worldwide.
9. In 2011, Foo Fighters performed at the 17th Annual Webby Awards, delivering a powerful performance and showcasing their enduring rock energy.
10. In 2016, The Rolling Stones released their album “Blue & Lonesome,” a tribute to their blues roots and featuring covers of classic blues songs.

We hope you enjoyed this look at some of the historic events that happened on May 13th throughout rock music history! Tune in tomorrow for another edition of our daily rock music history blog.