This Week in Classic Rock History
April 12 – Classic Rock History
1954 – “Rock Around the Clock” recorded
Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets was recorded in New York. The track would later become one of the first major rock and roll breakthroughs, helping bring the genre into the mainstream.
1963 – Bob Dylan performs first major solo concert
Dylan appears at Town Hall in New York, an early milestone in his rise as one of rock’s most influential voices.
1969 – Chart success for The Fifth Dimension
Aquarius / Let the Sunshine In reaches No. 1, capturing the psychedelic-pop crossover sound of the late 1960s.
1975 – Elton John hits No. 1
Philadelphia Freedom becomes a chart-topping hit and one of his signature mid-70s releases.
1975 – David Bowie announces temporary “retirement” from rock
A brief pause during a highly experimental phase of his career that would soon shift again.
April 13 – Classic Rock History
1973 – Paul McCartney tops charts with My Love
A defining early hit for Wings that helped establish McCartney’s post-Beatles identity.
April 14 – Classic Rock History
1984 – Van Halen releases 1984 era dominance continues
The album solidifies the band’s mainstream success with massive hits like “Jump.”
April 15 – Classic Rock History
1978 – The Police begin rise in U.S. visibility
Early touring and radio play help set the stage for their breakthrough period.
April 16 – Classic Rock History
1977 – Fleetwood Mac continues chart dominance with Rumours
The album’s success cements it as one of the defining records of the decade.
April 17 – Classic Rock History
1982 – The Rolling Stones release Tumbling Dice live era prominence continues
A reminder of the band’s enduring stadium-rock presence.
April 18 – Classic Rock History
1983 – “Come On Eileen” reaches No. 1
Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners hits No. 1 in the U.S., blending rock, pop, and Celtic influences.
1992 – Def Leppard hits peak chart dominance
Adrenalize begins a five-week run at No. 1.
2003 – Kiss and Aerosmith announce co-headlining tour
Two arena rock giants join forces for a major touring event.
2012 – Death of Dick Clark
The longtime host of American Bandstand passes away.
2015 – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction class
Includes Green Day, Joan Jett, Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Ringo Starr.
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