Oct. 23 is a big day in rock history, celebrating milestones from legendary artists like Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and Led Zeppelin. It’s also the anniversary of Def Leppard’s record-breaking three shows in 24 hours. Let’s dive into some key events that happened on this day.
1963: Bob Dylan recorded his famous song “The Times They Are A-Changin’” at Columbia’s Studio A in New York City. This track became the title of his third studio album.
1966: The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded their first single, “Hey Joe,” at De Lane Lea Studios in London. Although it didn’t chart in the U.S. at first, it later became one of Hendrix’s most celebrated songs.
1976: Led Zeppelin made their U.S. TV debut on Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, performing classics like “Black Dog” and “Dazed and Confused.”
1989: Nirvana kicked off their European tour at The Riverside in Newcastle, England, promoting their debut album, Bleach.
1993: Meat Loaf hit No. 1 in the U.K. with “I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)” from the album Bat Out Of Hell II: Back Into Hell. The song topped charts in 27 countries and earned him a GRAMMY Award.
1970: Genesis released their second album, Trespass, marking the end of an era with original guitarist Anthony Phillips.
1995: Def Leppard set a Guinness World Record by playing three shows on three continents in just 24 hours, starting in Morocco, then London, and finishing in Vancouver.
From iconic songs to record-breaking performances, Oct. 23 is a day full of rock history. Check back tomorrow for more music news!
