Bill Haley & His Comets Release "Rock Around the Clock"
"Rock Around the Clock" brings rock 'n' roll to the mainstream, marking a significant moment in music history.
Elvis Presley's First RCA Single "Heartbreak Hotel"
Elvis's hit marks his ascent to global stardom, shaping the rock idol image.
The Beatles Appear on The Ed Sullivan Show
The Beatles' performance on The Ed Sullivan Show marks the beginning of the British Invasion.
The Beach Boys Release "Pet Sounds"
A landmark album in music history, heralding a new era in rock with its depth and innovation.
The Summer of Love and Psychedelic Rock
Defines the hippie movement, with psychedelic rock at its heart.
Led Zeppelin Releases Their Debut Album
Mixes blues, hard rock, and psychedelia, setting the stage for heavy metal.
Woodstock Music & Art Fair
Symbolizes the 60s counterculture, epitomizing peace and music with legendary performances.
Pink Floyd Releases "The Dark Side of the Moon"
A sonic masterpiece, achieving unprecedented success and reshaping rock music.
The Ramones Release Their Debut Album
Kicks off punk rock with its raw simplicity and energy.
R.E.M. and The Birth of Alternative Rock
Marks the rise of alternative rock, diverging from mainstream genres.
Live Aid Concerts
Global benefit concerts raising funds for famine relief, showcasing monumental rock performances.
Sonic Youth Releases "Daydream Nation"
"Daydream Nation" by Sonic Youth defines the noise rock scene, combining elements of punk, avant-garde, and pop.
Nirvana Releases "Nevermind"
Sparks the grunge movement, bringing the Seattle sound to the forefront of rock music.
My Bloody Valentine Releases "Loveless"
"Loveless" by My Bloody Valentine announces the beginning of shoegaze.
The Monsters of Rock Festival in Moscow
One of the largest rock concerts ever, symbolizing the global reach of rock music.
Suede Ignites the Britpop Movement
Kickstarts Britpop, setting the stage for a British rock resurgence.
Oasis Releases "Definitely Maybe"
Fastest-selling debut in the UK at the time, emblematic of Britpop's peak and sparking the second British Invasion.
The Launch of the iPod
Revolutionizes music consumption, offering a new platform for rock music distribution.
Indie Rock continues
Indie rock bands like The Strokes, The White Stripes, and Arctic Monkeys gain mainstream popularity.
The Rise of Music Streaming
Streaming becomes the dominant form of music consumption, impacting how rock bands reach audiences.
The Vinyl Revival
Vinyl records make a comeback, reflecting a desire for tangible music formats and high-quality audio.
The last beatles song "Now and Then"
"Now and Then," dubbed "the last Beatles song," was released on November 2, 2023, The final version features machine-learning-assisted audio restoration technology to extract Lennon's voice from the demo.