This Week in Classic Rock History (Dec 22–29) - Page 2
Dec 22, 1972 — The Rolling Stones — Goats Head Soup U.S. release
Includes hits like “Angie.” Peaked on the charts right at year’s end, cementing late-era Stones dominance.
Dec 23, 1968 — The Who — Magic Bus Single Release (UK)
This week marks the UK single drop, a driving mod-rock track that became a staple of live shows.
Dec 24, 1970 — Jethro Tull — Benefit (U.K. release)
Pre-Aqualung era classic; early Tull experimenting with progressive structures and flute-driven melodies.
Dec 25, 1982 — Paul McCartney & Wings — Pipes of Peace Promo Push
Holiday release week, the album’s “Say Say Say” dominated pop/rock charts, radio hit.
Dec 26, 1974 — Bob Dylan — Blood on the Tracks Sessions Finish
This week marks final sessions for Dylan’s acclaimed 1975 release, blending folk and rock into timeless storytelling.
Dec 27, 1975 — The Eagles — One of These Nights Single Hits Radio
Title track begins chart run, marking the band’s evolution from country-rock to arena-ready rock.
Dec 28, 1987 — U2 — “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” Hits Peak Charts
From The Joshua Tree, one of the defining U2 anthems; this week it peaked globally.
Dec 29, 1973 — Elton John — Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Single “Bennie and the Jets” Reaches Peak
Another chart-defining week for Elton, solidifying his arena-rock dominance.
