On January 29, 1967, the Jimi Hendrix Experience took the stage at the Saville Theatre in London for the first time, opening for The Who. The concert attracted notable guests like Paul McCartney and John Lennon from The Beatles, as well as Eric Clapton.
This date also marks significant music milestones. In 2007, Klaxons released their debut album, *Myths of the Near Future*, which reached No. 2 in the U.K. and included hits like “Golden Skans” and “It’s Not Over Yet.” The following year, Vampire Weekend launched their self-titled debut album, featuring tracks like “A-Punk” and “Oxford Comma,” which made it to the Top 40 in the U.K. They peaked at No. 15 on the Official Albums Chart. In 2021, Arlo Parks released her debut album, *Collapsed in Sunbeams*, which included songs like “Eugene” and “Hope.” It peaked at No. 3 on the U.K. Official Albums Chart.
January 29 is also the birthday of some notable artists. Adam Lambert, born in 1982 in Indianapolis, gained fame as the runner-up on *American Idol* in 2009 and has had several Top 40 hits, including “Whataya Want from Me.” Rag’n’Bone Man, born in 1985 in East Sussex, started his career with the Rum Committee and later released his No. 1 album, *Life by Misadventure*, in 2021.
However, this date has seen its share of challenges. In 1994, Mary Wilson of The Supremes was in a car accident that tragically claimed her son’s life. In 2014, a petition to deport Justin Bieber gained over 100,000 signatures, prompting a response from the White House. In 2019, James Ingram, known for his hit “I Don’t Have the Heart,” passed away from brain cancer at 66.
