Oct. 28 is a significant day in rock history, marked by legendary album releases and performances from iconic artists like Queen, Elvis Presley, ZZ Top, and The Allman Brothers Band. Here’s a look at the major events that happened on this day.
In 1956, Elvis Presley made his second appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. He received a gold record for “Love Me Tender” and performed hits like “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Love Me Tender,” “Love Me,” and “Hound Dog.”
In 1977, Queen released their sixth studio album, News of the World. This album went 4x Platinum in the U.S. and features the classic anthems “We Are the Champions” and “We Will Rock You.”
Also in 1977, the Sex Pistols dropped their first and only studio album, Never Mind the Bs, Here’s the Sex Pistols. This influential album went Platinum in both the U.K. and the U.S.
On the same day, Journey played their first show with lead vocalist Steve Perry. This marked the beginning of the band’s most successful era.
In 1985, ZZ Top released their ninth studio album, Afterburner. While it didn’t reach the heights of their previous album, Eliminator, it still sold over 5 million copies in the U.S.
In 2014, The Allman Brothers Band performed their final show at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. They later released this concert as a live album titled Final Concert 10-28-14.
On the industry side, Desmond Child, a famous songwriter and producer, was born in 1953. He has worked with artists like Kiss, Aerosmith, and Bon Jovi. Sadly, rock pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis passed away in 2022 at age 87.
These are the key moments from Oct. 28 in rock history. Check back tomorrow for more music news!
