On this day in rock music history, The Beach Boys made a big comeback, Paul McCartney released his first solo live album, and Led Zeppelin dropped their classic single “Immigrant Song.” Here’s a look at these key moments from November 5.
1988: The Beach Boys scored their first No. 1 hit in 22 years with “Kokomo,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100. The song gained popularity thanks to the movie Cocktail, starring Tom Cruise.
1990: Paul McCartney released his first official solo live album, Tripping the Live Fantastic. The album featured performances from his World Tour and went Platinum in the U.S.
Cultural milestones also mark this day.
1941: Art Garfunkel was born in Forest Hills, Queens, New York. He met Paul Simon while preparing for a school play, and together they became one of music’s most successful duos.
2005: Guitarist Link Wray passed away at age 76 from heart failure. Though not as famous as some, he was a pioneer in rock music, known for using distortion and tremolo in his 1958 hit “Rumble.”
Notable recordings on this day include:
1970: Led Zeppelin released “Immigrant Song” from their album Led Zeppelin III. The single reached No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, with “Hey, Hey, What Can I Do” as the B-side.
1991: Stevie Ray Vaughan’s final studio album, The Sky Is Crying, was released posthumously. It featured 10 unreleased tracks recorded between 1984 and 1989.
With legends like Paul McCartney, Art Garfunkel, and Led Zeppelin making history, November 5 is a special day for rock music. Stay tuned for more music news tomorrow!
