From major hits to cultural moments, rock music has seen a lot over the years. On this day in 1951, Phil Ehart from Kansas was born. He’s known for classics like “Dust in the Wind” and “Carry On Wayward Son.” Let’s dive into more rock history from February 4.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
Several key rock hits and milestones happened on February 4:
1965: The Righteous Brothers topped the U.K. singles chart with “You’ve Got That Lovin’ Feelin’,” which was also No. 1 in the U.S. It was later named the most-played song of the 20th century.
1974: Elton John released “Benny & the Jets” from his album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, marking his first Top 40 hit.
1978: The Bee Gees’ “Staying Alive” hit No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for four weeks and won a GRAMMY for Best Vocal Arrangement.
Cultural Milestones
Notable cultural events on February 4 include:
1948: Alice Cooper was born in Detroit. He formed the Alice Cooper band in 1964 and later went solo, keeping the name.
2000: ABBA turned down a $1 billion offer to reunite, as confirmed by Bjorn Ulvaeus.
Notable Recordings and Performances
Here are some significant recordings and performances from February 4:
1968: The Beatles recorded “Across the Universe” at EMI Abbey Road studios.
1972: David Bowie finished recording songs for The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.
1977: Fleetwood Mac released Rumors, one of the best-selling albums ever.
1991: Queen released their 14th album, Innuendo, their last with Freddie Mercury alive.
2017: Black Sabbath performed their final show in Birmingham, marking the end of an era.
