December 10 has been a significant day for rock legends and their fans. It marks the day when The Beach Boys scored their biggest hit and when Led Zeppelin performed together one last time. Here are some key moments in rock history that happened on this day.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
Several iconic songs topped the charts on December 10. In 1966, The Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations” reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. This was their third U.S. No. 1 but the first to top both the U.S. and U.K. charts. In 1983, Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson’s “Say Say Say” hit No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for six weeks. It was Jackson’s seventh top-10 hit of the year and a major international success.
Cultural Milestones
December 10 also marks a sad moment in music history. In 1967, soul legend Otis Redding died in a plane crash in Wisconsin while heading to a show, along with four band members. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame posthumously in 1989. In 1973, the famous CBGB music club opened in New York City, known for launching punk bands like the Ramones, Talking Heads, and Blondie.
Notable Recordings and Performances
Two remarkable albums were released on this day. In 1976, Paul McCartney’s band Wings released the triple live album “Wings Over America.” That same day, Queen released their fifth studio album, “A Day at the Races.” In 2007, Led Zeppelin reunited for a special performance at the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert in London, their first full concert since 1980.
From classic hits to unforgettable performances, December 10 has given rock fans plenty to celebrate. Check back tomorrow to see what happened on that day in rock history!
