On March 14, 1983, in Sayreville, New Jersey, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, David Bryan, Tico Torres, and Alec John Such formed the band Bon Jovi. Since then, the lineup has changed, but in 2018, they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Want to know more about rock music on March 14? Here are some interesting facts.
Notable hits and milestones on this date include:
1987: Huey Lewis and the News topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with “Jacob’s Ladder.” This was their third and final No. 1 hit, staying at the top for one week.
2006: Rolling Stone magazine reported that U2 was the highest-paid band in 2005, earning $154.2 million. They have sold 150-170 million records, making them one of the best-selling bands ever.
Cultural milestones that shaped rock music include:
1933: Legendary producer Quincy Jones was born in Chicago. He won 28 GRAMMYs and produced three of Michael Jackson’s biggest albums: Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad.
1965: Petula Clark made her American TV debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, performing “Downtown” and “I Know a Place” without rehearsal due to a late flight.
2005: The 20th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony took place in New York City, inducting U2, The Pretenders, and Buddy Guy.
2016: Sony paid Michael Jackson’s estate $750 million for full control of Sony/ATV Music Publishing.
Notable recordings and performances include:
1982: Metallica played live for the first time at Radio City in Anaheim, opening with “Hit The Lights.”
1995: The Goo Goo Dolls released their album A Boy Named Goo, featuring their hit “Name.”
1995: Mad Season, a supergroup from Seattle, released their only album, Above, which was certified Gold.
