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1 week ago | 
b1039.com | Sarah Bloomfield
Many historical moments in music have happened in June, and this day is no exception. The hit songs, cultural shifts, and challenges that have taken place on June 18 in the past have gotten music to where it is now.
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1 week ago | 
b1039.com | Sarah Bloomfield
NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 02: Singer Shakira poses in the press room with her awards for Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Album at the 7th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden November 2, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)From well-known songs making their way to the top of the charts and concert-goers starting riots to band milestones and changes in the music industry, June 17 has helped shape the genre.
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1 week ago | 
b1039.com | Sarah Bloomfield
SUN CITY, SOUTH AFRICA – MAY 13: (SOUTH AFRICA OUT) Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle (L) of Swedish pop music duo Roxette performs at Sun City’s Superbowl on May 13, 2011 in Sun City, near Rustenburg, South Africa. (Photo by Foto24/Gallo Images/Getty Images)Not every artist, song, or album can claim a place in Top 40 history, but the honor is significant for those who make it. On June 16, there have been many historical Top 40 moments worth remembering.
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3 weeks ago | 
wrif.com | Sarah Bloomfield
It's not officially summer yet, but things in the world of rock and roll were certainly heating up on June 1 of years past. This day has seen chart-topping hits, cultural milestones, and challenges that have altered the landscape of the rock genre. Hit songs and band milestones from June 1 that made waves in the rock industry include:1963: "It's My Party" became the first No. 1 hit song for 17-year-old Lesley Gore.
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4 weeks ago | 
wrif.com | Sarah Bloomfield
As you say farewell to the month of May, make sure you crank up the rock to commemorate all the memorable moments this day has given the genre. From hit songs and notable performances to cultural events and milestones, May 31 has been an important day for rock and roll. You came to the right place to get all the interesting facts from this day in rock history.
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4 weeks ago | 
wrif.com | Sarah Bloomfield
Rock ‘n' roll fans have a new reason to party; May 30 marks the birthday of some notable rock musicians, including Armando Peraza of Santana, Marie Fredriksson of Roxette, and Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine. Fans can read on to find out which hit songs, band milestones, events, recordings, and more made waves on May 30.
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1 month ago | 
963kklz.com | Sarah Bloomfield
Prepare to be enlightened on the history of your favorite music genre. Whether it's chart-topping songs and hit albums or major recordings and memorable performances, the facts from May 29 in rock history are all right here. These were some of the biggest hits and milestones for their time on May 29:1965: "Help Me, Rhonda" by The Beach Boys reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This was the group's second song to make it to the top, and the song stayed at No. 1 for two weeks.
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1 month ago | 
wrif.com | Sarah Bloomfield
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 02: Steven Tyler attends “Steven Tyler…Out on a Limb” Show to Benefit Janie’s Fund in Collaboration with Youth Villages – Red Carpet at David Geffen Hall on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for M2M Construction)Paris saw Sting, Stewart Copeland, and Andy Summers play together for the first time on May 28, 1977. Although they performed as part of the Strontium 90 act, the three musicians later formed The Police.
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1 month ago | 
wrif.com | Sarah Bloomfield
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – NOVEMBER 02: Red Hot Chili Peppers band members, winners of Best Album for Stadium Arcadium, appear by video link to accept the award at the 13th annual MTV Europe Music Awards 2006 at the Bella Center on November 2, 2006 in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Jo Hale/Getty Images for MTV)On this day in 1977, the Sex Pistols released their controversial single "God Save the Queen," which was immediately banned from major stores and BBC radio/TV airplay.
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1 month ago | 
x1075lasvegas.com | Sarah Bloomfield
May 25 has been a big day in rock 'n' roll, with songs topping the charts, well-known artists coming into and passing out of this world, and cultural events shaking things up in the industry. Get ready to learn everything you want to know and more about the part May 25 has played in shaping rock in all its forms.
