May 23rd

Welcome to our daily rock music history blog, where we highlight 10 significant events in rock music that happened on May 23rd. Join us as we explore some notable moments in rock history on this day:

1. In 1964, The Rolling Stones released their cover of “Not Fade Away” as their first single in the United States, introducing their raw and energetic sound to American audiences.
2. In 1969, Pete Townshend of The Who started recording his groundbreaking rock opera “Tommy” as a double album, laying the foundation for a concept album that would become legendary.
3. In 1970, Paul McCartney’s debut solo album “McCartney” reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing his creative versatility outside of The Beatles.
4. In 1979, The Clash released their iconic album “London Calling,” a genre-blending masterpiece that brought punk rock to new artistic heights.
5. In 1980, Led Zeppelin started their final tour with a concert in Dortmund, Germany, marking the beginning of the end for one of the greatest rock bands in history.
6. In 1990, The Breeders released their debut album “Pod,” featuring the alternative rock hit “Cannonball” and establishing the band as a force to be reckoned with.
7. In 1995, Oasis released their hit single “Some Might Say,” which reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart and became an anthem for the Britpop movement.
8. In 2000, Radiohead released their highly acclaimed album “Kid A,” which marked a departure from their previous sound and embraced experimental electronic elements.
9. In 2006, The Raconteurs, a supergroup formed by Jack White, released their debut album “Broken Boy Soldiers,” showcasing their blues-infused rock sound.
10. In 2017, Fleet Foxes released their third studio album “Crack-Up,” marking their return after a six-year hiatus and earning critical acclaim for its intricate folk-rock compositions.

These are just a few of the many significant events that have occurred in rock history on May 23rd. We hope you enjoyed this trip through time and stay tuned for more rock music history in our future blog posts.