Pearl Jam, Disturbed, John Lennon, and Cyndi Lauper are all big names in rock music, and June 22 has seen some important events in their careers. From trials to concerts, this date has a rich history in rock.
On June 22, several songs made their mark. In 1963, a young Stevie Wonder, just 13 years old, entered the US singles charts for the first time with “Fingertips Parts One and Two,” featuring Marvin Gaye on drums. In 1990, Phil Collins reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Do You Remember?” and stayed on the chart for nine weeks. Pearl Jam’s “Last Kiss” hit No. 2 in 1999, only to be overtaken by “Livin’ La Vida Loca.” In 2008, Disturbed’s album *Indestructible* peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200, marking their third consecutive No. 1 release.
June 22 also holds cultural significance. Cyndi Lauper was born on this day in 1953, bringing pop rock hits like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” In 1981, Mark Chapman pleaded guilty to the murder of John Lennon, receiving a 20 years to life sentence. Kripp Johnson, a founding member of the Del-Vikings, passed away in 1990.
Notable recordings happened on this date too. In 1973, David Bowie released “Life on Mars?” as a single. Neil Young dropped his album *Rust Never Sleeps* in 1979, influencing the grunge movement. That same year, Queen released their live album *Live Killers*. In 1990, Billy Joel filmed concerts at Yankee Stadium, creating a legendary concert film. Black Sabbath released *Dehumanizer* in 1992, marking their return to a fan-friendly style.
