Oct. 5 is a special day in rock music history, filled with iconic firsts. On this day, The Beatles released their first single, AC/DC played their first show with Bon Scott, and several legendary albums hit the shelves. Here’s a look at some major events in rock history.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
Big names like The Who and AC/DC have important milestones to celebrate today.
1974: AC/DC performed their first concert with new lead singer Bon Scott at the Masonic Hall in Rockdale, New South Wales, Australia. Scott took over from Dave Evans, marking the start of the band’s classic era, which lasted until Scott’s tragic death in 1980.
1999: Roger Daltrey announced that The Who would reunite for a Las Vegas show on Oct. 29, after being apart for 16 years. This reunion was a big moment for the band, leading to new music even after the loss of bassist John Entwistle in 2002.
Notable Recordings and Performances
Oct. 5 has seen many important album and single releases:
1962: The Beatles released their first single, “Love Me Do.” It reached No. 17 on the U.K. charts, a great start for the then-unknown band from Liverpool.
1970: Led Zeppelin released their third album, Led Zeppelin III, in the U.S. This album showed a shift toward a more acoustic sound while keeping their blues roots.
1973: Elton John released Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, featuring hits like “Bennie and the Jets” and “Candle in the Wind.”
1979: The Police released their second album, Reggatta de Blanc, which included “Message in a Bottle” and “Walking on the Moon.”
Oct. 5 is a day to remember for fans of The Beatles, AC/DC, and Led Zeppelin. Check back tomorrow to see what else happened on this day in rock history!
