On November 26, 1976, the Sex Pistols released their first single, “Anarchy in the U.K.” The song stirred up a media storm with its bold lyrics and quickly became a symbol of the punk movement in the U.K. Despite radio stations being reluctant to play it, the track climbed to No. 38 on the U.K. Singles Chart.
This date has seen many other significant moments in music history. In 1991, Michael Jackson dropped his eighth studio album, Dangerous, which topped the Billboard 200 for four weeks. It featured hits like “Black or White” and “Remember the Time.” Fast forward to 2010, and the Black Eyed Peas released their sixth album, The Beginning, which included chart-toppers like “The Time (Dirty Bit)” and “Just Can’t Get Enough.”
November 26 is also the birthday of some notable artists. In 1939, Tina Turner was born in Nutbush, Tennessee. She gained fame with Ike & Tina Turner and had solo hits like “What’s Love Got to Do with It.” In 1990, Rita Ora was born in Pristina, Kosovo. She has given us hits like “I Will Never Let You Down” and “R.I.P.”
This date has also seen its share of industry changes. In 2003, rapper Soulja Slim was tragically shot and killed at just 26. In 2006, Tony Silvester, a former member of The Main Ingredient, passed away. In 2016, Joe Corré, son of Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren, burned punk memorabilia worth £5 million to protest the commercialization of punk.
November 26 is a day filled with music history, from iconic releases to unforgettable artists.
