On February 19, music history was made with exciting performances and chart-topping hits. Here are some highlights:
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones:
– 1985: Mick Jagger released his debut solo album, *She’s The Boss*, in the U.S. It reached No. 13 on the Billboard 200 and No. 6 in the U.K. The lead single peaked at No. 12 on the Hot 100 and topped the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.
– 2004: Pink kicked off her Try Tour in Dublin, showcasing her impressive aerial stunts while performing.
– 2016: Lake Street Dive released *Side Pony*, which hit No. 1 on the Top Rock Albums chart but reached No. 29 on the Billboard 200. Tracks like “” and “” made it into the Top 30 on the Adult Alternative Airplay Chart.
– 2017: Ariana Grande performed in Manchester, New Hampshire, during her Dangerous Woman Tour, known for her hit song “.”
– 2025: Glass Animals will perform their first show at KT Zepp Yokohama in Japan during their Tour of Earth, featuring their hit “.”
Cultural Milestones:
– 1940: Smokey Robinson, the “King of Motown,” was born in Detroit. He wrote thousands of songs and scored over 37 Top 10 hits, including “” and “.”
– 1940: Bobby Rogers, also born in Detroit, joined The Miracles and contributed to their No. 1 hits.
– 1974: The American Music Awards debuted, allowing fans to vote for their favorite artists, paving the way for the Grammys.
– 2014: Beyoncé dazzled the crowd at the Brit Awards in London with a stunning performance featuring fireworks.
– 2022: Bad Bunny performed at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, bringing reggaeton and trap music to the forefront with 14 No. 1 hits on the Hot Latin Songs chart.
