March 22 is a big day for rock music fans. On this day, several legendary bands hit major milestones. Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd made history, The Eagles embraced their iconic rock sound, and The Police signed their first big record deal. Here’s a look at some key events in rock history that happened on this day.
In 1975, Led Zeppelin released their sixth studio album, *Physical Graffiti*. It soared to No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 and stayed there for six weeks. The album was a massive success, going Platinum before its release and later earning a 16x Platinum certification for selling over 8 million copies in the US.
In 1978, The Police signed their first major recording contract with A&M Records. That same year, they released their debut album, *Outlandos d’Amour*, featuring hits like “Roxanne” and “Can’t Stand Losing You.”
In 1980, Pink Floyd scored their only U.S. No. 1 single with “Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2),” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks and sold over 4 million copies.
In 1986, Heart achieved their first U.S. No. 1 hit with “These Dreams,” which held the top spot for one week.
March 22 is also the anniversary of some classic album releases. In 1965, The Temptations released *The Temptations Sing Smokey*, featuring the hit “My Girl.” On the same day, Bob Dylan dropped *Bringing It All Back Home*, his first electric album, stirring up controversy among folk fans.
With so many iconic moments, March 22 is a significant date in rock history. Check back tomorrow for more music news!
