November 11 has seen some major moments in rock history, featuring legends like The Beatles, The Who, David Bowie, and more. Here are the key events from this day in rock.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
1965: The Beatles finished recording their sixth studio album, Rubber Soul. They began work on it on October 12 and released it on December 3.
1966: The Who launched their first extended play, Ready Steady Who, through Reaction Records. This release came a month before their second album, A Quick One, and included five tracks.
1995: The Smashing Pumpkins hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with their third album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. With hits like “1979” and “Bullet with Butterfly Wings,” it sold over 10 million copies in the U.S.
Notable Recordings and Performances
November 11 has also been a day for exciting music releases and performances.
1968: John Lennon and Yoko Ono dropped their first album, Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins. This experimental project came from an all-night jam session at Lennon’s home while his then-wife, Cynthia, was away.
1973: Rory Gallagher released his fourth album, Tattoo, through Polydor Records. It highlighted his talent as a blues-rock guitarist and sold around 100,000 copies in the U.K.
1978: David Bowie performed in Australia for the first time at the Adelaide Oval. This show was part of his Isolar II Tour, which wrapped up later that year in Japan.
These are the standout rock events from November 11 over the years. Check back tomorrow for more highlights from rock history!
