Many people take the week between Christmas and New Year to relax, but rock fans know that Dec. 27 is a big day in music history. Over the years, this date has seen major events, with Queen and Led Zeppelin topping the charts and Metallica recording some of their best work.
In 1969, Led Zeppelin released their second album, Led Zeppelin II, which began a seven-week run at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. This album was a game-changer for the band in the U.S., selling over 12 million copies.
Fast forward to 1975, and Queen’s album A Night At The Opera hit No. 1 on the U.K. Albums Chart. This album featured the iconic “Bohemian Rhapsody” and marked Queen’s first No. 1 in their home country.
In 1980, John Lennon’s song “(Just Like) Starting Over” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, just 19 days after his tragic death. This was his last single released during his lifetime and was part of the Double Fantasy album.
On the cultural side, Mick Jones, founder of Foreigner, was born in 1944. He started his career in the early 1960s and formed the band in 1976. In 1975, The Faces officially broke up after their last show in October, with Rod Stewart already enjoying solo success.
Notable recordings on this day include Bob Dylan’s album John Wesley Harding in 1967, featuring the famous song “All Along the Watchtower.” In 1985, Metallica wrapped up recording their legendary album Master of Puppets.
Dec. 27 is packed with rock history. Stay tuned for more music news tomorrow!
