Jan. 6 has been a significant day in rock music history. It marks the start of major tours and the release of iconic albums. Here are some key events that took place on this day:
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
1968: The Beatles’ *Magical Mystery Tour* LP hit No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200, where it stayed for eight weeks. This was the band’s 11th No. 1 in the U.S.
1973: Carly Simon’s hit “You’re So Vain” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, kicking off a three-week run. The song’s lyrics are rumored to be about Mick Jagger, who provided backing vocals.
1990: Phil Collins’ fourth solo album, *…But Seriously*, topped the Billboard 200 for four weeks. It was the first No. 1 album of the 1990s in both the U.K. and the U.S.
Cultural Milestones
1946: Syd Barrett, co-founder of Pink Floyd, was born in Cambridge, England. He helped start the band in 1965 but left in 1968 due to mental health issues. He exited the music scene entirely in 1974.
1953: Malcolm Young, co-founder of AC/DC, was born in Australia. He started the band with his brother Angus in 1973 and influenced many legendary guitarists.
Notable Recordings and Performances
1964: The Rolling Stones kicked off their first major tour in Great Britain at the Granada Cinema in Harrow, London.
1975: Pink Floyd began recording their classic album *Wish You Were Here* at Abbey Road Studios. The album features “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” a tribute to Syd Barrett.
1976: Peter Frampton released *Frampton Comes Alive!*, which became the best-selling album of the year in the U.S. and went 8x Platinum.
From the Stones’ first tour to the release of a legendary live album, Jan. 6 is packed with rock history. Check back tomorrow for more music news!
