May 31st

Welcome to our daily rock music history blog, where we highlight 10 significant events in rock music that happened on May 31st. Join us as we explore some notable moments in rock history on this day:

1. In 1964, The Beatles’ single “Love Me Do” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming their fourth chart-topping hit in the United States.
2. In 1969, Stevie Wonder released his iconic album “My Cherie Amour,” featuring the timeless title track and showcasing Wonder’s talent as a singer-songwriter.
3. In 1971, The Rolling Stones released their album “Sticky Fingers” in the United Kingdom, featuring hits like “Brown Sugar” and “Wild Horses.”
4. In 1976, Queen released their album “A Day at the Races,” which showcased their flamboyant style and featured the hit singles “Somebody to Love” and “Tie Your Mother Down.”
5. In 1980, Joy Division released their single “Love Will Tear Us Apart,” which became one of their most iconic and influential songs in the post-punk genre.
6. In 1989, Tom Petty released his solo album “Full Moon Fever,” featuring hits like “Free Fallin'” and “I Won’t Back Down” and solidifying his status as a rock icon.
7. In 1993, Aerosmith released their album “Get a Grip,” which became a commercial success and featured hits like “Cryin'” and “Livin’ on the Edge.”
8. In 2002, The Vines released their debut album “Highly Evolved,” showcasing their energetic garage rock sound and featuring the hit single “Get Free.”
9. In 2005, Coldplay released their highly successful album “X&Y,” which debuted at No. 1 on the charts and featured hits like “Speed of Sound” and “Fix You.”
10. In 2011, Arctic Monkeys released their fourth studio album “Suck It and See,” which further solidified their position as one of the leading bands of the British rock scene.

These are just a few of the many significant events that have occurred in rock history on May 31st. We hope you enjoyed this trip through time and stay tuned for more rock music history in our future blog posts.