A lot has happened in the rock world on January 10, both good and bad. It’s the day Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis released two rock ‘n’ roll classics, but it’s also when we lost David Bowie. Here are the key events in rock history for this day.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
Two rock pioneers had major moments on this day:
1958: Jerry Lee Lewis’s legendary “Great Balls of Fire” hit the top of the U.K. singles chart, staying there for two weeks. This was a game-changer for rock ‘n’ roll, as it reached audiences outside the U.S.
1964: The Rolling Stones recorded a cover of Buddy Holly’s “Not Fade Away” at London’s Olympic Studios. This became their first single to chart in the U.S. a few months later.
Cultural Milestones
January 10 is a day of both celebration and loss:
1945: Rod Stewart was born in Highgate, London. He rose to fame with Faces in the late 1960s and has sold over 100 million records as a solo artist.
2016: David Bowie passed away at age 69 after battling liver cancer. He had just released his 26th album, Blackstar, two days earlier.
Notable Recordings and Performances
Today’s highlights feature two of rock’s biggest names:
1956: Elvis Presley recorded “Heartbreak Hotel” at Nashville’s RCA Victor Studios. This became his first big hit and a signature song.
1964: The Beatles released their first U.S. studio album, Introducing The Beatles, through Vee-Jay Records. Despite a legal dispute with Capitol Records, it still went Platinum.
With legends like Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis, and The Beatles making waves on this day, January 10 is a significant date in rock history. Check back tomorrow for more music news!
