Rod Stewart celebrates his birthday on January 10. Born in London, he started his career with bands like The Jeff Beck Group and Faces. These groups helped him tour the world and release several hits, but his solo career is where he truly shined. He has over 15 Top 10 hits on Billboard’s Hot 100, including chart-toppers like “Maggie May” and “Tonight’s the Night.”
On January 10, several notable music events took place. In 1989, Lou Reed released his 15th solo album, *New York*, which reached No. 40 on the Billboard 200 and peaked at No. 14 in the U.K. The album featured the hit “Dirty Blvd,” which topped the Modern Rock Tracks chart, marking Reed’s first No. 1 on a Billboard chart. In 2020, Halsey dropped “You Should Be Sad” from her album *Manic*. The song struck a chord with fans and made it to the Top 40, peaking at No. 26.
Cultural milestones also marked January 10. In 1997, James Brown received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating his legacy with over 15 No. 1 singles on the Billboard R&B chart. In 2009, Fergie married actor Josh Duhamel in Malibu. They welcomed their son, Axl Jack, in 2013 but separated in 2017.
Tragic losses occurred on this date as well. In 2016, David Bowie passed away from liver cancer, just two days after releasing his final album, *Blackstar*. In 2018, Motorhead’s “Fast” Eddie Clarke died from pneumonia. He was the last original member of the band. January 10 has seen many significant moments in music history.
