Rock And Roll History April 22nd

April 22nd has been a significant date in rock music history, marked by major releases, performances, and cultural moments.

1966 – “Wild Thing” hits No. 1

The Troggs released their hit single Wild Thing, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in July 1966. It became their only No. 1 hit and remains a classic rock staple wdhafm.com.

1969 – The Who’s Tommy debut

In Dolton, England, The Who performed their rock opera Tommy live in its entirety for the first time, a landmark moment in concept album history iHeart.

1972 – Deep Purple’s Machine Head

Deep Purple’s Machine Head reached No. 1 on the U.K. Albums Chart in its second week and stayed there for three weeks, peaking at No. 7 in the U.S. wdhafm.com.

1978 – Meat Loaf’s Bat Out of Hell tour incident

During his Bat Out of Hell tour, Meat Loaf broke his leg in Ottawa, Ontario, requiring surgery and forcing him to finish the tour in a wheelchair wdhafm.com.

1981 – Eric Clapton’s accident

Eric Clapton was hospitalized in Seattle after a car crash, just two days after being released from a hospital in Minnesota for bleeding ulcers wdhafm.com.

1998 – Faith No More’s breakup

The band Faith No More announced they were splitting up, marking the end of a major alternative metal act iHeart.

1999 – Marilyn Manson’s Columbine statement

Marilyn Manson issued a statement condemning the Columbine shooting, expressing condolences to the victims and their families iHeart.

2004 – James Hetfield rumor

Metallica had to debunk an internet rumor that James Hetfield had died by suicide, clearing up misinformation iHeart.

2004 – AC/DC in Iraq

Reports emerged that U.S. Marines were blasting AC/DC’s Shoot to Thrill at high volumes to drive Muslim insurgents from homes in Iraq iHeart.

1989 – Madonna’s Like a Prayer

Madonna’s Like a Prayer album hit No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard albums chart on the same day the title track reached No. 1 on the singles chart, staying at the top for six weeks wdhafm.com.