May 25th

Welcome to our daily rock music history blog, where we highlight 10 significant events in rock music that happened on May 25th. Join us as we explore some notable moments in rock history on this day:

1. In 1963, The Rolling Stones recorded their first single “Come On” at Olympic Studios in London, marking the beginning of their legendary career.
2. In 1977, Star Wars, the influential sci-fi film, was released in theaters, featuring a memorable score by composer John Williams that would go on to become a cultural phenomenon.
3. In 1979, Supertramp released their album “Breakfast in America,” which became their most successful album and featured hits like “The Logical Song” and “Take the Long Way Home.”
4. In 1986, Peter Gabriel released his hit single “Sledgehammer,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remains one of his most popular and iconic songs.
5. In 1993, Aerosmith released their album “Get a Grip,” which became a commercial success and featured hits like “Cryin'” and “Livin’ on the Edge.”
6. In 1999, Santana released their album “Supernatural,” which became a massive success, winning multiple Grammy Awards and featuring collaborations with various artists.
7. In 2004, The Killers released their debut album “Hot Fuss,” which catapulted them to international fame and featured hits like “Mr. Brightside” and “Somebody Told Me.”
8. In 2010, Paul McCartney performed at the White House as part of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize ceremony, where he was honored for his contributions to popular music.
9. In 2015, Florence + The Machine released their album “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful,” which received critical acclaim and showcased Florence Welch’s powerful vocals and introspective songwriting.
10. In 2018, Arctic Monkeys released their sixth studio album “Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino,” which marked a departure from their previous sound and showcased their artistic growth and experimentation.

These are just a few of the many significant events that have occurred in rock history on May 25th. We hope you enjoyed this trip through time and stay tuned for more rock music history in our future blog posts.