On July 22, 2006, Johnny Cash’s American V: A Hundred Highways hit No. 1. Released nearly three years after his death, it was his second chart-topping album — the first was At San Quentin, more than 30 years earlier.
Breakthrough hits and milestones:
– 1977: Elvis Costello released his debut, My Aim Is True. It’s still seen as a major rock and punk album.
– 1989: Martika scored a No. 1 single in the U.S., which caught Prince’s attention and led to collaboration on her next project.
– 2003: KISS released Symphony Alive IV, a live album with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. It reached No. 18 on the U.S. album charts.
Cultural milestones:
– 1947: Don Henley was born in Gilmer, Texas. As an Eagle and solo artist, he’s had multiple Top 10 hits and several No. 1s on the Hot 100.
– 1961: Keith Sweat was born in Harlem. He helped shape New Jack Swing and scored many Top 10 hits, earning awards like an American Music Award and a Soul Train Lifetime Achievement Award.
– 1967: Pink Floyd played The Beach Ballroom in Aberdeen, a venue known for its springy dance floor and famous shows.
– 1971: Filming for John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Imagine movie continued; one clip shows Lennon at his white piano.
– 1992: Selena Gomez was born in Grand Prairie, Texas. She began as a child actress before building a pop career with over 20 Top 40 hits, including a U.S. No. 1.
– 2019: Queen’s music video for “Bohemian Rhapsody” hit 1 billion YouTube views — the first pre-1990 video to do so.
Notable performances:
– 2011: Soundgarden took their reunion tour on the road, playing classic hits and new material for fans.
