February 16 is a significant day in rock history. On this day, Bob Dylan scored his first No. 1 album, Led Zeppelin played in Australia for the first time, and The Beatles returned to The Ed Sullivan Show, where Beatlemania began in the U.S. Here are some key moments from this day.
In 1974, Bob Dylan achieved his first-ever No. 1 album in the U.S. with “Planet Waves,” his fourteenth studio album. It received positive reviews and went Gold in the U.S.
In 1985, Bruce Springsteen reached No. 1 on the UK albums chart with “Born in the U.S.A.,” marking his first UK chart-topper. This album was a massive hit worldwide, selling over 30 million copies.
In 2005, 3 Doors Down topped the U.S. Billboard 200 with their third album, “Seventeen Days.” The album went Platinum, selling over a million copies in the U.S.
Memorable performances also took place on this day. In 1964, The Beatles returned to The Ed Sullivan Show for a second time, performing in front of 3,500 fans at the Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach. They played hits like “She Loves You” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand.”
In 1972, Led Zeppelin kicked off their first Australian tour at the Subiaco Oval in Perth. The start was chaotic, with over 500 fans rushing the gates without tickets.
In 1993, The Faces reunited for a surprise performance at the Brit Awards, where Rod Stewart received a lifetime achievement award. Bill Wyman, a former member of The Rolling Stones, filled in for Ronnie Lane, who was dealing with health issues.
These events highlight the impact of February 16 in rock history. Stay tuned for more music news tomorrow!
