Dec. 6 is an important day for rock music fans. On this day, Paul Simon topped the Billboard 200 chart, The Rolling Stones released an album, and Roy Orbison passed away. Here’s a look at some key events in rock history on Dec. 6.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
Several rock albums and songs made waves on Dec. 6:
1975: Paul Simon’s fourth solo album, *Still Crazy After All These Years*, hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200. It produced four U.S. Top 40 hits: “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” “Gone at Last,” “My Little Town,” and the title track.
1986: Swedish rock band Europe reached No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart with their iconic song, “The Final Countdown.” It also topped charts in several European countries, including Sweden, Spain, and Italy.
Notable Recordings and Performances
Dec. 6 has seen some significant album releases:
1968: The Rolling Stones released their seventh studio album, *Beggars Banquet*, which became a critical success and achieved Platinum status in the U.S.
2005: Korn released their seventh studio album, *See You On the Other Side*, which has sold around 1.2 million copies in the U.S. to date.
Industry Changes and Challenges
Dec. 6 marks both loss and legacy in music:
1956: Randy Rhoads, guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, was born in Santa Monica, California. He tragically died in a plane crash in 1982 at just 25.
1988: Roy Orbison passed away from a heart attack at 52, just two days after a performance. He had a successful solo career and was part of the supergroup Traveling Wilburys.
From Paul Simon to Korn, many rock musicians reached major milestones on Dec. 6. Check back tomorrow to see what else happened on this day in rock history!
