May 28 is an important date in Top 40 music history. This day has seen pop songs rise on the charts, albums break records, and artists hit major career milestones. From breakout debuts to memorable tour stops, May 28 has played a key role in shaping pop music.
Several significant events have taken place on this date. In 1982, Roxy Music released their final studio album, Avalon, which topped the U.K. Official Album Chart and produced a couple of Top 40 singles. In 1983, Irene Cara reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with her hit, starting a six-week reign. This catchy dance track won an Academy Award and a GRAMMY. Jodeci made their mark in 1991 with their debut album, Forever My Lady, which hit No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and produced three No. 1 R&B hits. In 2005, Gwen Stefani’s song became her first solo No. 1 and the first to sell over one million downloads.
Cultural milestones also occurred on May 28. John Fogerty, the lead singer of Creedence Clearwater Revival, was born in 1945. He has had a long career with several Top 40 hits. In 1966, The Beatles visited Bob Dylan in London for a private screening of a documentary about his concert tour. Kylie Minogue was born in 1968 and later topped the charts with her version of “The Loco-Motion.”
Notable performances happened on this day too. In 2012, the Red Hot Chili Peppers played at the Allstate Arena in Illinois during their I’m With You Tour. In 2021, DMX’s posthumous album, Exodus, was released, featuring various collaborations.
