On May 28, 1977, Paris witnessed the first performance of Sting, Stewart Copeland, and Andy Summers together. They played as part of the Strontium 90 act before forming The Police. If that sparks your interest, keep reading for more rock history from May 28, including hit songs and cultural events.
In 1966, Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass scored a major hit with “What Now My Love,” reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart for nine weeks. This marked their fifth album in the top 20. Fast forward to 1988, when George Michael topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks with “One More Try,” his third consecutive No. 1 from the Faith album.
Several cultural milestones also shaped the music scene on May 28. T-Bone Walker, a blues pioneer, was born in 1910 in Linden, Texas. He influenced many musicians, including B.B. King and Jimi Hendrix, and earned a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. John Fogerty, founder of Creedence Clearwater Revival, was born in 1945 in Berkeley, California. After the band split in 1972, he eventually returned to performing their songs. Mick Ronson was born in 1946 and became famous as a session musician with David Bowie.
In 1976, Gregg Allman testified against the band’s road manager in a drug trial, leading to the breakup of the Allman Brothers. They later reunited for a farewell show at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. The Recording Academy was established in 1957, responsible for the GRAMMY Awards.
Notable performances include Humble Pie at the Fillmore East in 1971, which became part of their live album, Performance: Rockin’ the Fillmore East.
