On this day in rock history, we celebrate some major moments for iconic bands and a couple of famous birthdays. Here’s what happened on October 13.
1963: The Beatles made their first appearance on the U.K. show Sunday Night at the London Palladium. Their live performance was watched by over 15 million people, marking a key step in their rise to fame.
1966: The Jimi Hendrix Experience played their very first show at the Novelty cinema in Evreux, France. They opened for French singer Johnny Hallyday and performed four shows in France before heading to the U.K.
1973: The Rolling Stones released their album Goats Head Soup, which hit No. 1 on the U.S. album chart and stayed there for four weeks. The album was boosted by the hit single “Angie.”
In addition to these milestones, we also celebrate some rock legends’ birthdays.
1941: Paul Simon was born in Newark, New Jersey. He gained fame as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel and later enjoyed a successful solo career.
1947: Sammy Hagar was born in Salinas, California. Known as the frontman for Van Halen in the mid-’80s to mid-’90s, he also had success with other bands and as a solo artist.
2016: Bob Dylan received the Nobel Prize in Literature for his unique contributions to American music. He was the first songwriter to win this prestigious award.
From groundbreaking performances to significant awards, October 13 is a day filled with rock history. Check back tomorrow for more music news!
