May 28th

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

1. In 1966, The Rolling Stones released their single “Paint It Black,” a groundbreaking song that showcased their evolving sound and became an instant success.
2. In 1971, Pink Floyd released their album “Meddle,” featuring the epic track “Echoes” and further establishing their progressive rock sound.
3. In 1977, Genesis released their album “Seconds Out,” a live double album capturing the band’s powerful performances and showcasing their progressive rock prowess.
4. In 1983, David Bowie’s album “Let’s Dance” reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, featuring hit singles like the title track and “China Girl.”
5. In 1984, Tina Turner released her album “Private Dancer,” which marked a major comeback for her and featured hits like “What’s Love Got to Do with It” and “Private Dancer.”
6. In 1990, Pink Floyd performed “The Wall” in Berlin, commemorating the fall of the Berlin Wall and featuring a star-studded lineup of guest musicians.
7. In 1996, Soundgarden released their album “Down on the Upside,” showcasing their unique blend of grunge and alternative rock and featuring the hit single “Burden in My Hand.”
8. In 2001, Oasis released their album “Heathen Chemistry,” featuring the hit single “The Hindu Times” and continuing their legacy as one of the biggest bands of the Britpop era.
9. In 2002, Coldplay released their album “A Rush of Blood to the Head,” which earned critical acclaim and featured hits like “Clocks” and “The Scientist.”
10. In 2010, Slash released his self-titled solo album, featuring collaborations with various notable rock musicians and showcasing his virtuosic guitar skills.

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