A lot has happened in the rock world on Nov. 19 over the years. Members of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones have released solo records, and Bon Jovi’s “Bad Medicine” hit No. 1 on the charts. Here’s a look at some key events in rock history on this day.
1964: The Supremes scored their first U.K. No. 1 single with “Baby Love” from their album *Where Did Our Love Go*. This was a big moment as it marked the first U.K. No. 1 for a Motown artist, and it also topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
1988: Bon Jovi’s “Bad Medicine” reached the top of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for two weeks. This was the lead single from their fourth album, *New Jersey*, which later went 7x Platinum in the U.S.
1965: The Kinks released “Till the End of the Day” from their album *The Kink Kontroversy*. While it only peaked at No. 50 on the U.S. charts, its fast pace and power chords influenced many artists in the years to come.
1976: Ex-Beatle George Harrison released his seventh studio album, *Thirty Three & 1/3*, through his own label, Dark Horse. Critics saw it as a return to form, but it didn’t perform as well commercially.
1993: Tina Turner released her solo version of “Proud Mary.” She had originally covered it with Ike & Tina Turner in 1971 but re-recorded it for her biopic soundtrack.
2001: Mick Jagger released his fourth solo album, *Goddess in the Doorway*. This album featured collaborations with artists like Lenny Kravitz and Joe Perry.
From The Supremes to Mick Jagger, Nov. 19 has seen some significant moments in rock history. Check back tomorrow for more music news!
