On this day May 17, 1986, Whitney Houston reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with her powerful ballad Greatest Love of All. The song held the top spot in America from May 17 through June 6 and also reached number one in Canada,
On this day May 17, 1981, Frank Zappa released the live album Tinsel Town Rebellion, a bold and eclectic collection that combined concert recordings with studio overdubs. The album reached number 66 on the Billboard 200 and offered fans a wide sampling of Zappa’s satirical
On this day May 17, 1988, Run DMC released their fourth studio album Tougher Than Leather, a follow up to their groundbreaking hit Raising Hell. The album reached number nine on the Billboard 200 and continued the group’s legacy as pioneers of hip hop, blending
On this day May 17, 1988, Jon Anderson released his fifth solo album In the City of Angels. Best known as the lead vocalist of progressive rock band Yes, Anderson took a more pop oriented direction with this release, blending smooth production, melodic hooks and
On this day May 17, 1988, Judas Priest released their eleventh studio album Ram it Down. The album reached number 31 on the Billboard 200 and marked the end of an era before the band fully embraced a heavier sound with their next release. Known
On this day May 17, 1989, The Doobie Brothers released their tenth studio album Cycles, marking their return to the studio after a nine year break from full length albums. The record reached number 17 on the Billboard 200 and signaled a successful comeback for
On this day May 16, 1989, Florida death metal band Obituary released their debut album Slowly We Rot, a brutal and genre defining record that helped shape the sound of American death metal in its formative years. Known for its raw production, guttural vocals and
On this day May 16, 1989, Brooklyn rapper Special Ed released his debut album Youngest in Charge, which showcased his lyrical talent and clever wordplay at just 16 years old. The album reached number 73 on the Billboard 200 and helped cement Special Ed’s reputation
On this day May 16, 1984, Prince released the groundbreaking single When Doves Cry, a genre defying track that would become one of the most iconic songs of the 1980s. The single went on to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 from July
On this day May 16, 1981, Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes became the number one song in America, beginning a remarkable chart run that saw it dominate the Billboard Hot 100 for nine nonconsecutive weeks. It held the top spot from May 16 through