On this day July 4, 1988, George Michael released Monkey as the fourth single from his debut solo album Faith. The song would go on to become the number 1 song in America from August 27 through September 9 and also reached number 1 in
On this day July 4, 1987, the first joint rock concert between the United States and the Soviet Union was held in Moscow. Timed to coincide with American Independence Day, the event was organized as a cultural exchange to promote peace and mutual understanding during
On this day July 3, 1984, Lindsey Buckingham released his second solo album Go Insane. Known as the lead guitarist and creative force behind Fleetwood Mac, Buckingham used this release to further explore his experimental side with a more electronic and layered sound. The album
On this day July 3, 1985, Patti LaBelle released her seventh studio album titled Patti. Coming off the momentum of her career resurgence with the success of New Attitude and her iconic performance on the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack, this album continued to showcase her
On this day July 3, 1982, Don’t You Want Me by The Human League became the number one song in America. It held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks, from July 3 through July 23. The synth driven track had
On this day July 2, 1988, Dirty Diana by Michael Jackson became the number one song in America. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of July 2 through July 8 and also reached number one in Belgium, continuing Jackson’s global dominance
On this day July 2, 1981, Foreigner released their fourth studio album titled 4, a massive success that would go on to define their sound for the decade. The album quickly climbed to the top of the US Billboard 200 chart, eventually hitting number one
On this day July 2, 1982, Elvis Costello and the Attractions released their second collaborative album, Imperial Bedroom. The album marked a bold and artistic shift for Costello, moving beyond the sharp edged new wave of his earlier work into more intricate, emotionally complex territory.
On this day July 2, 1984, Dio released their second studio album The Last in Line, a powerful follow up to their debut that helped solidify Ronnie James Dio’s place as a leading force in 80s heavy metal. The album climbed to number 23 on
On this day July 2, 1984, The Rolling Stones released Rewind (1971-1984), a compilation album that brought together some of the band’s biggest hits from their post-1970 era. Spanning over a decade of music, the collection featured fan favorites and radio staples from the albums