May 9th

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 5th throughout rock music history:

1. In 1956, Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel” hit No. 1 on the US charts, marking the first of many chart-topping hits for the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
2. In 1967, The Jimi Hendrix Experience released their debut album, “Are You Experienced,” which included hits such as “Purple Haze” and “Hey Joe.”
3. In 1973, Led Zeppelin played a concert at the Empire Pool in London, which was later released as the live album “The Song Remains the Same.”
4. In 1979, Van Halen released their hit single “Dance the Night Away,” which became their first top-20 hit in the US.
5. In 1981, The Rolling Stones began their US tour in Philadelphia, with a setlist that included hits such as “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” and “Brown Sugar.”
6. In 1983, R.E.M. released their debut album, “Murmur,” which received critical acclaim and helped establish the band’s signature sound.
7. In 1997, British rock band Radiohead released their landmark album “OK Computer,” which is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock albums of all time.
8. In 2000, Axl Rose made a surprise appearance at a Guns N’ Roses concert in Las Vegas, marking his first live performance with the band in over six years.
9. In 2015, The Black Keys released their album “Turn Blue,” which included hit singles such as “Fever” and “Weight of Love.”
10. In 2018, Arctic Monkeys released their album “Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino,” which marked a departure from their earlier sound and received mixed reviews from fans and critics alike.

We hope you enjoyed this look at some of the historic events that happened on May 5th throughout rock music history! Tune in tomorrow for another edition of our daily rock music history blog.