On This Day
We take you back into classic rock’s history and legacy to note important events that happened on this date as well as celebrate the birthdays of major musical artists and mourn their passing.
May 25, 1969: The Who, Led Zeppelin Share a Bill
The two legendary classic rock bands only played together once + the tickets misspelled the opening act’s name. We’ve got audio of both bands’ performances.
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2023: Tina Turner is Remembered By Fellow Music Legends
Mick Jagger, Dolly Parton, Elton John and many more paid tribute to “the legendary queen of rock ‘n’ roll”
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May 23, 2019: Paul McCartney Opens ‘Freshen Up’ U.S. Tour
The 38-song career-spanning set was his first U.S. date since October 2018. The then-76-year-old marvel showed no sign of letting up
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May 23, 2017: James Bond Actor Roger Moore Dies
He appeared as the iconic British secret agent in seven films including ‘Live and Let Die’ and ‘The Spy Who Loved Me,’ and also starred in TV’s ‘The Saint.’
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May 22, 1971: Rolling Stones’ ‘Sticky Fingers’ Hits Number 1
Powered by the #1 single “Brown Sugar” and featuring a cover designed by Andy Warhol, the 11th U.S. album by The Rolling Stones tops the LP chart.
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May 22, 2017: Musician Reactions to Manchester Bombing
Classic rock stars and other entertainers expressed their grief for the victims of the terrorist bombing, and held a benefit concert two weeks later
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May 21, 1971: Marvin Gaye Releases ‘What’s Going On’ LP
The monumental release brought topical songs to Motown and revived the singer’s career. The landmark R&B concept album included two Top 10 singles
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May 21, 1983: David Bowie Hits #1 with ‘Let’s Dance’
The former glam rocker made his mark on the early ’80s new wave dance music scene with the Nile Rodgers-produced track
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May 20, 1967: The Young Rascals’ ‘Groovin’ Hits #1
The blue-eyed soul of New Jersey’s The Young Rascals met the spirit of The Summer of Love in “Groovin'” – the second #1 single by the band.
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Remembering Roger Hawkins, Drummer in Muscle Shoals’ Swampers
He kept the backbeat on classic hits by Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Percy Sledge, Paul Simon, Bob Seger and hundreds of others.
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