August 21 is a big day in rock history, celebrating milestones from legendary bands like The Beatles and The Doors. Here are some key events that happened on this day.
1965: The Rolling Stones hit No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 with their album *Out of Our Heads*. This marked their first chart-topping album in the U.S., thanks in large part to the massive hit “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” which also topped the singles chart.
1967: The Doors began recording their second album, *Strange Days*, at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood. This album featured more complex musical arrangements and included memorable singles like “People Are Strange” and “Love Me Two Times.”
1976: The Knebworth Festival took place in England, drawing over 100,000 fans. The lineup featured big names like The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Todd Rundgren.
1997: Oasis released their third studio album, *Be Here Now*, recorded in various London studios. It became the biggest-selling album of the year in the U.K. and achieved Platinum status in the U.S.
1966: A concert by The Beatles in Cincinnati was postponed to August 21 due to heavy rain. This event was crucial as it led the band to focus more on recording rather than touring. They performed their last show on August 29 and never toured again.
2013: Music promoter Sidney Bernstein passed away at 95. He played a key role in the British Invasion of the 1960s, helping bands like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and others find success in the U.S.
August 21 has seen its share of important moments in rock music. Stay tuned for more exciting updates from the world of rock!
