On May 13, 1970, the documentary film *Let It Be*, showcasing The Beatles rehearsing for a live show, premiered in New York City. None of the band members attended the event or the U.K. premiere a few days later. This date has seen significant moments in rock history.
1966: The Rolling Stones released “Paint It Black,” which topped the charts in both the U.S. and the U.K. It was one of the first rock songs to prominently feature a sitar.
1967: The Monkees hit No. 1 on the UK albums chart with *More of the Monkees*, featuring the iconic “I’m a Believer.” The album also topped the US Billboard 200 for 18 weeks.
1994: Soundgarden released “Black Hole Sun,” the third single from their album *Superunknown*. This track became synonymous with the band, spending seven weeks at the top of the Billboard chart.
Cultural milestones also shaped rock music on this day.
1941: Rock pioneer Richie Valens was born in California. He blended rock and roll with Mexican folk music but tragically died in a plane crash at just 17.
1950: Stevie Wonder was born in Michigan and has since sold over 100 million records, becoming a major influence in music.
1969: Buckethead, a former member of Guns N’ Roses, was born in California and has released 31 solo albums.
1996: Oasis sold out 330,000 tickets for their Knebworth Park shows in just nine hours, setting a record in the U.K.
2008: Frank Sinatra received a posthumous stamp from the U.S. Postal Service, featuring his likeness in a vintage 50s outfit.
Notable performances also took place on this day.
1955: An Elvis Presley show in Jacksonville, Florida, ended in a riot when fans rushed the stage.
1969: Led Zeppelin performed at The Civic Auditorium in Honolulu, marking a memorable moment in rock history.
