Nov. 27 is a big day in rock history. It’s the birthday of Jimi Hendrix and the anniversary of some classic albums from Ozzy, The Beatles, and The Kinks. Here are the key events we celebrate today.
In 1970, George Harrison released his first solo album after the Beatles, the triple album *All Things Must Pass*. This album helped him shine as a solo artist and featured his first No. 1 hit, “My Sweet Lord.”
Fast forward to 2023, and Dolly Parton made waves with her album *Rockstar*, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. This marked the highest-charting LP of her career, following her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame the year before.
Nov. 27 is also significant for rock culture. In 1942, Jimi Hendrix was born in Seattle. He picked up the guitar at 15 and changed the game with his innovative use of amp feedback and effects. Sadly, in 1991, Freddie Mercury, the legendary frontman of Queen, was laid to rest in a private ceremony attended by close friends, family, and bandmates.
Several notable albums were released on this day. In 1967, The Beatles dropped the *Magical Mystery Tour* LP in the U.S., featuring the movie soundtrack and five extra singles. In 1970, The Kinks released *Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One*, a concept album that includes the hit “Lola.” Then in 1982, Ozzy Osbourne put out the live album *Speak of the Devil*, which stirred up competition with his former band, Black Sabbath, who released their own live album shortly after.
These events highlight the impact of rock legends like The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix. Check back tomorrow to see what else happened in rock history!
