April 2 is a notable date in Top 40 music history, featuring performances by Taylor Swift on her Eras Tour and Olivia Rodrigo on her Guts World Tour.
On this day, several significant events took place. In 1964, The Beach Boys recorded their first No. 1 hit at Western Recorders in Hollywood, which was released on May 11 and topped the US Billboard Hot 100 in July. In 1977, ABBA reached the top of the UK singles chart with their hit single, marking their fifth UK No. 1 and achieving success in countries like Mexico and Germany. That same year, Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours album hit No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it spent an impressive 31 weeks, displacing the Eagles’ Hotel California.
In 2006, Gnarls Barkley’s song began a nine-week run at No. 1 on the UK singles chart, becoming the first single to top the chart based solely on digital sales. In 2011, Selena Gomez attended the Kids’ Choice Awards, where Justin Bieber won Favorite Male Singer. Fast forward to 2023, Taylor Swift had a massive show at AT&T Stadium in Texas, featuring guests like Gracie Abrams and MUNA.
On April 2, 2024, Olivia Rodrigo performed at TD Garden in Boston with special guest Chappelle Roan, a Grammy-nominated artist known for her unique style.
Additionally, April 2 marks the birthday of legendary R&B singer Marvin Gaye, who had 60 singles reach the R&B charts during his career. In 2024, Taylor Swift made it onto Forbes’ billionaire list, achieving this milestone through her music alone.
This day is packed with memorable performances and milestones in music history.
