Rock And Roll History June 22nd

June 22nd is a notable date in rock history for several landmark events across decades:

1970 – Led Zeppelin’s Reykjavik visit

The legendary band made their one and only trip to Iceland, performing in Reykjavik. Singer Robert Plant reportedly wrote Immigrant Song during the tour, which later became a defining track for the band iHeart.

1981 – John Lennon’s murder

Mark Chapman pleaded guilty to the murder of John Lennon and was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison iHeart.

1993 – Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath reunion

After years of retirement talks, Ozzy Osbourne announced he would reunite with Black Sabbath for a tour, reigniting one of rock’s most iconic bands iHeart.

1968 – The Jeff Beck Group’s American debut

Featuring Rod Stewart, The Jeff Beck Group made their U.S. debut at the Fillmore East in New York City, marking a significant moment for the band’s career iHeart.

2004 – Lollapalooza cancellation

The highly anticipated Lollapalooza festival, set to feature Morrissey, The Pixies, and String Cheese Incident, was canceled due to poor ticket sales, a major blow to the event’s legacy iHeart.

These events span from groundbreaking music moments to pivotal legal and industry developments, making June 22nd a day worth remembering in rock history.