Rock music has been making headlines for generations, and June 17 is no exception. This day has seen significant moments in rock history, from Ozzy fans rioting to Danny Cedrone tragically dying after falling down a staircase.
1972: The Rolling Stones released their iconic album *Exile on Main St.*, which topped the US Billboard 200 for four weeks. It’s now considered one of the best albums ever, despite mixed reviews at the time.
1978: Andy Gibb’s “Shadow Dancing” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, staying at the top for seven weeks.
1995: Rod Stewart set an attendance record of 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium in England, surpassing the previous record of 72,000 from the Live Aid concert.
2007: The Traveling Wilburys album, *Collection*, reached No. 1 on the U.K. album charts. This supergroup is known for their many hits.
2022: Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” topped the UK singles chart for three weeks after being featured in *Stranger Things*. This made her the oldest female artist to achieve a No. 1 single, 37 years after its original release.
Notable recordings also happened on this day.
1965: The Kinks and The Moody Blues made their US concert debuts at the Academy of Music in New York City.
1976: Blondie released their debut single, “X Offender,” which caught the attention of Chrysalis Records.
1977: Judas Priest made their American debut in Amarillo, Texas, opening for REO Speedwagon.
1980: Led Zeppelin began their last concert tour, Tour Over Europe.
1981: Pink Floyd played their final full show with Roger Waters at Earl’s Court in London.
2012: Bruce Springsteen performed his longest show at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
