March 29 is a significant day in rock history. Today, we celebrate Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin for their record-breaking achievements, Jeff Beck for his first solo album, and much more. Let’s dive into some key moments from this day in rock history.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones:
1975: Led Zeppelin made history by having six albums in the US Billboard Top 100 at the same time. This was after the release of *Physical Graffiti*, alongside Led Zeppelin I, II, III, IV, and *Houses of the Holy*.
1980: Pink Floyd’s *Dark Side of the Moon* became the longest-charting album in US Billboard history, staying on the chart for 303 weeks. It continued to chart for a total of 741 non-consecutive weeks until 1988.
1986: Falco’s “Rock Me Amadeus” hit number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it the first German-language song to top the charts.
Cultural Milestones:
1947: Bobby Kimball, the original frontman of Toto, was born in Orange, Texas. He led the band from the mid-1970s until 1984 and returned from 1998 to 2008.
1959: Perry Farrell, frontman of Jane’s Addiction, was born in Queens, New York. The band gained fame in the 1990s and sold over seven million records in the US.
Notable Recordings:
1967: The Beatles recorded “With a Little Help from My Friends” at EMI Studios, featuring Ringo Starr on vocals.
1974: King Crimson released their sixth album, *Starless and Bible Black*, mostly recorded live in the studio.
1975: Jeff Beck released his first solo album, *Blow by Blow*, which reached No. 4 on the Billboard charts and was certified Platinum.
1982: Scorpions released *Blackout*, their eighth studio album, which became a Platinum hit in the US.
These are the standout rock events from March 29. Join us tomorrow for more rock history!
