This day in rock history features some major milestones for big names like Led Zeppelin, Rod Stewart, and Santana. Let’s take a look at the key moments that happened on November 13.
1971: Santana released their third album, Santana III, which hit number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. The album went on to sell over 2 million copies in the U.S., earning 2x Platinum status.
1976: Rod Stewart scored a number one hit with “Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright)” on the Billboard Hot 100. This song, from the album A Night on the Town, stayed at the top for eight weeks.
On the same day, Led Zeppelin topped the U.K. album charts with their live soundtrack, The Song Remains the Same. This album was recorded during their three-night concert run at Madison Square Garden in New York City three years earlier.
Some notable albums also made their debut on this day:
2000: The Beatles released a greatest hits album called 1. It featured all their U.S. and U.K. number one singles from 1962 to 1970, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the band’s breakup.
2012: Soundgarden dropped their sixth studio album, King Animal. This was their first album in 16 years and the last with frontman Chris Cornell, who passed away in 2017.
These highlights from November 13 show the excitement and impact of rock music. Check back tomorrow to see what else happened in rock history!
