On this day in rock history, The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan hit major milestones, and a couple of famous rock musicians were born. Here are the key events from November 20.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones:
Some important milestones happened on this day:
1961: Bob Dylan began recording his self-titled debut album at Columbia Records in New York City. It was released a few months later on March 19, 1962.
1991: The Rolling Stones signed a huge deal with Virgin Records worth $45 million. They agreed to deliver three albums in six years and gave Virgin the rights to their music catalog from 1971 onward.
Cultural Milestones:
November 20 also marks the birthdays of two legendary guitarists:
1946: Duane Allman, rock and blues guitarist, was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He co-founded the Allman Brothers Band with his brother Gregg in 1969 and found success until his tragic death in a motorcycle accident two years later.
1947: Joe Walsh, another iconic guitarist, was born in Wichita, Kansas. He joined the Eagles in 1975 and has had a successful solo career.
Notable Recordings and Performances:
Rock music thrives on live shows and studio recordings. Here are some highlights from November 20:
1976: Paul Simon hosted Saturday Night Live and performed with George Harrison, singing “Homeward Bound” and “Here Comes the Sun.”
2001: Creed released their third studio album, Weathered. It was their last album before an eight-year break and sold over 6 million copies in the U.S., debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart for eight weeks.
November 20 has been a significant day in rock history, featuring legends like Bob Dylan and Paul Simon. Check back tomorrow to see what happened on that day in rock history!
