Nov. 23 is a special day for rock music fans. It marks the creation of songs by Robert Johnson that laid the groundwork for rock and roll. It’s also the day Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” soared to the top of the U.K. singles chart. Here are some key moments in rock history that happened on this day.
1936: Robert Johnson, known as the most influential Delta blues artist, recorded 10 tracks in a San Antonio hotel. These included classics like “Sweet Home Chicago” and “I Believe I’ll Dust My Broom,” which inspired countless artists and helped shape rock and roll.
1975: Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” reached No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart. Despite its nearly six-minute length and unique style, it became a massive hit, staying at the top for nine weeks.
1970: George Harrison released “My Sweet Lord,” the lead single from his triple album, All Things Must Pass. This was his first solo single, and it topped charts in the U.S., U.K., Sweden, France, Canada, and Australia.
1979: Pink Floyd dropped “Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. 2” from their album, The Wall. It became their most successful single, selling over 4 million copies and hitting No. 1 in 14 countries.
2004: Evanescence released their first live album, Anywhere But Home, featuring a concert from Paris and a DVD with unreleased songs and music videos.
2008: Guns N’ Roses finally released their long-awaited album, Chinese Democracy. It was their first album with new material since 1991 and featured only Axl Rose from the classic lineup.
Nov. 23 is a memorable day in rock music, filled with important milestones and iconic releases. Stay tuned for more rock history tomorrow!
