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
On this day May 16, 1983, Michael Jackson stunned the world with his legendary performance of Billie Jean during the televised special Motown 25 Yesterday Today Forever. It was during this now iconic performance that Jackson debuted the moonwalk, a dance move that would become
On this day May 16, 1980, Devo released their third studio album Freedom of Choice, a landmark in new wave music that brought the band mainstream success and defined their quirky futuristic image. The album reached number 22 on the Billboard 200 and featured the
On this day May 16, 1980, Paul McCartney released his second solo album McCartney II, a bold and experimental project that marked a departure from his work with Wings and his earlier solo efforts. The album reached number three on the Billboard 200 and hit
On this day May 16, 1983, Iron Maiden released their fourth studio album Piece of Mind, a landmark in heavy metal that helped solidify the band’s global status. The album reached number 14 on the Billboard 200 and marked the first full studio recording with
On this day May 16, 1983, British progressive rock band Barclay James Harvest released their twelfth studio album Ring of Changes. The album became a major success across Europe, reaching number four on the charts in Germany where the band had built a strong and
On this day May 15, 1981, British band Squeeze released their fourth studio album East Side Story, a critically acclaimed record that showcased the group’s expanding sound and songwriting maturity. The album reached number 44 on the Billboard 200 in the United States and marked
On this day May 15, 1983, The Creatures released their debut album Feast, marking a bold and experimental new direction for Siouxsie Sioux and drummer Budgie outside of their work with Siouxsie and the Banshees. The album reached number 17 in Canada and showcased a
On this day May 15, 1983, British new wave band The Fixx released their second studio album Reach the Beach, which became their breakout success in the United States. The album climbed to number eight on the Billboard 200 and established the group as a