On This Day
Music History, Day by Day
Every day, a moment that changed music forever. From landmark releases to legendary performances — curated by the Beatintel editorial team.
Aug 251982
The Passing of Anna German
Anna German
August 25, 2026#pop#Anna German#1982
Aug 242021
Charlie Watts: The Stones' Beat Ends
Charlie Watts
August 24, 2026#rock#Charlie Watts#2021
Aug 221862
Birth of Composer Claude Debussy
Claude Debussy
August 22, 2026#classical#Claude Debussy#1862
Aug 211962
Gilberto Santa Rosa: Birth of a Salsa Icon
Gilberto Santa Rosa
August 21, 2026#salsa#Gilberto Santa Rosa#1962
Aug 201990
Culoe De Song: South African DJ's Birth
Culoe De Song
August 20, 2026#afro-house#Culoe De Song#1990
Aug 191951
John Deacon: Queen's Bassist is Born
John Deacon
August 19, 2026#rock#John Deacon#1951
Aug 181971
Aphex Twin: Richard James is Born
Aphex Twin
August 18, 2026#electronic#Aphex Twin#1971
Aug 171977
Tarja Turunen: A Voice is Born
Tarja Turunen
August 17, 2026#symphonic metal#Tarja Turunen#1977
Aug 161997
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's Lasting Qawwali Legacy
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
August 16, 2026#Qawwali#Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan#1997
Aug 151969
Woodstock Festival Kicks Off in New York
Various Artists
August 15, 2026#rock#various artists#1969
Aug 141940
Sarah Brightman: Birth of a Future Star
Sarah Brightman
August 14, 2026#classical crossover#Sarah Brightman#1960
Aug 132000
Nazia Hassan: A Pop Icon's Untimely Demise
Nazia Hassan
August 13, 2026#pop#Nazia Hassan#2000
Aug 121985
Kyu Sakamoto's Tragic End in Plane Crash
Kyu Sakamoto
August 12, 2026#pop#Kyu Sakamoto#1985
Aug 111973
Birth of Hip-Hop: DJ Kool Herc's Party
DJ Kool Herc
August 11, 2026#hip-hop#DJ Kool Herc#1973
Aug 101993
Euronymous: Death Shocks Norwegian Black Metal Scene
Euronymous
August 10, 2026#black metal#Euronymous#1993
Aug 91942
Shostakovich's Symphony Premieres in Wartime Leningrad
Dmitri Shostakovich
August 9, 2026#classical#Dmitri Shostakovich#1942
Aug 81969
The Beatles' Abbey Road Cover Photo Taken
The Beatles
August 8, 2026#rock#The Beatles#1969
Aug 71958
Bruce Dickinson Takes His First Breath
Bruce Dickinson
August 7, 2026#heavy metal#Bruce Dickinson#1958
Aug 61983
Klaus Nomi: The Avant-Garde Artiste's Final Bow
Klaus Nomi
August 6, 2026#new wave#Klaus Nomi#1983
Aug 51957
American Bandstand Debuts on ABC Network
American Bandstand
August 5, 2026#television#American Bandstand#1957
Aug 42015
Billy Sherrill: Country Music Visionary's Farewell
Billy Sherrill
August 4, 2026#country#Billy Sherrill#2015
Aug 31994
DJ Spinderella's Birthday: A Look Back
DJ Spinderella
August 3, 2026#hip-hop#DJ Spinderella#1971
Aug 21997
Fela Kuti: The Final Exit
Fela Kuti
August 2, 2026#Afrobeat#Fela Kuti#1997
Aug 11971
George Harrison Unites for Bangladesh Concert
George Harrison
August 1, 2026#rock#George Harrison#1971
Jul 311995
Lil Uzi Vert's Birthday Sparks New Era
Lil Uzi Vert
July 31, 2026#hip hop#Lil Uzi Vert#1995
Jul 302003
Sam Phillips: The End of an Era
Sam Phillips
July 30, 2026#rock and roll#Sam Phillips#2003
Jul 291974
Cass Elliot's Tragic Passing in London
Cass Elliot
July 29, 2026#folk rock#Cass Elliot#1974
Jul 281994
Hyojung, Future K-pop Star, Born in South Korea
Hyojung
July 28, 2026#K-pop#Hyojung#1994
Jul 271990
The Passing of Bobby Day
Bobby Day
July 27, 2026#rock and roll#Bobby Day#1990
Jul 262023
Sinéad O'Connor: A Singular Voice Silenced
Sinéad O'Connor
July 26, 2026#pop#Sinéad O'Connor#2023
Jul 251965
Bob Dylan Electrifies Newport Folk Festival
Bob Dylan
July 25, 2026#folk#rock#1965
Jul 242011
Dan Peek, Co-Founder of America, Passes Away
Dan Peek
July 24, 2026#folk rock#Dan Peek#2011
Jul 232011
Amy Winehouse Found Dead at 27
Amy Winehouse
July 23, 2026#soul#Amy Winehouse#2011
Jul 212023
Tony Bennett: The Final Note of a Long Career
Tony Bennett
July 21, 2026#jazz#pop#2023
Jul 202017
Chester Bennington's Tragic Passing at Age 41
Chester Bennington
July 20, 2026#alternative rock#Linkin Park#2017
Jul 181988
Nico's Final Curtain Call in Ibiza
Nico
July 18, 2026#rock#Nico#1988
Jul 171996
Chas Chandler Passes: Musician's Multifaceted Career
Chas Chandler
July 17, 2026#rock#Chas Chandler#1996
Jul 161981
Harry Chapin's Tragic End in Car Accident
Harry Chapin
July 16, 2026#folk#Harry Chapin#1981
Jul 152012
Psy Unleashes 'Gangnam Style' on the World
Psy
July 15, 2026#K-pop#Psy#2012
Jul 141987
Dan Reynolds, Imagine Dragons' Frontman, Born
Dan Reynolds
July 14, 2026#rock#Dan Reynolds#1987
Jul 131985
Live Aid: Global Benefit Concert Unites Music
Live Aid
July 13, 2026#charity#Live Aid#1985
Jul 121979
Minnie Riperton's Passing at 31
Minnie Riperton
July 12, 2026#soul#Minnie Riperton#1979
Jul 112001
Herman Brood's Fatal Leap from Hilton Hotel
Herman Brood
July 11, 2026#rock#Herman Brood#2001
Jul 101941
Jelly Roll Morton's Final Note
Jelly Roll Morton
July 10, 2026#jazz#Jelly Roll Morton#1941
Jul 91763
Mozart Family's European Tour Begins
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
July 9, 2026#classical#Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart#1763
Jul 61971
Louis Armstrong's Last Bow: A Farewell to Jazz
Louis Armstrong
July 6, 2026#jazz#Louis Armstrong#1971
Jul 42009
ABKCO Founder Allen Klein Dies at 77
Allen Klein
July 4, 2026#business#Allen Klein#2009
Jul 31973
David Bowie Ends Ziggy Stardust Era
David Bowie
July 3, 2026#glam rock#David Bowie#1973
Jul 22005
Live 8 Concerts Unite Global Musicians
Various Artists
July 2, 2026#benefit concert#Live 8#2005
Jul 11995
Ian Parkin: Be-Bop Deluxe Guitarist Dies
Be-Bop Deluxe
July 1, 2026#progressive rock#Be-Bop Deluxe#1995
Jun 302001
Chet Atkins: A Musical Maestro's Legacy
Chet Atkins
June 30, 2026#country#Chet Atkins#2001
Jun 272002
John Entwistle of The Who Passes Away
John Entwistle
June 27, 2026#rock#John Entwistle#2002
Jun 261977
Elvis Presley's Final Performance in Indianapolis
Elvis Presley
June 26, 2026#rock and roll#Elvis Presley#1977
Jun 251996
Jay-Z Unveils Debut Album 'Reasonable Doubt'
Jay-Z
June 25, 2026#hip-hop#Jay-Z#1996
Jun 242010
Fred Anderson, Jazz Saxophonist, Passes Away
Fred Anderson
June 24, 2026#jazz#Fred Anderson#2010
Jun 232016
Ralph Stanley: Bluegrass Icon Passes Away
Ralph Stanley
June 23, 2026#bluegrass#Ralph Stanley#2016
Jun 221969
Judy Garland Passes Away at 47
Judy Garland
June 22, 2026#classic#Judy Garland#1969
Jun 211997
Rebecca Black's Birth: A Future Viral Sensation
Rebecca Black
June 21, 2026#pop#Rebecca Black#1997
Jun 201985
Caroline Polachek's Birth: A Future Sound Pioneer
Caroline Polachek
June 20, 2026#alternative#Caroline Polachek#1985
Jun 191962
Paula Abdul Born, Future Star Emerges
Paula Abdul
June 19, 2026#pop#Paula Abdul#1962
Jun 182018
XXXTentacion and Jimmy Wopo Pass Away on Same Day
XXXTentacion and Jimmy Wopo
June 18, 2026#hip-hop#XXXTentacion#2018
Jun 171983
Lee Ryan, Blue's Heartthrob, Born in England
Lee Ryan
June 17, 2026#pop#Lee Ryan#1983
Jun 161994
Tupac Shakur's Album 'Thug Life: Volume 1' Drops
Tupac Shakur
June 16, 2026#hip-hop#Tupac Shakur#1994
Jun 151994
Stone Temple Pilots Release 'Purple'
Stone Temple Pilots
June 15, 2026#rock#Stone Temple Pilots#1994
Jun 141994
Lisa Loeb's "Stay" Reaches No. 1 Without a Label
Lisa Loeb
June 14, 2026#alternative rock#Lisa Loeb#1994
Jun 121994
Aaliyah Debuts with 'Age Ain't Nothing But a Number'
Aaliyah
June 12, 2026#R&B#Aaliyah#1994
Jun 111988
Rick Astley Hits No. 1 with 'Together Forever'
Rick Astley
June 11, 2026#pop#Rick Astley#1988
Jun 101994
Eagles Reunite, Release 'Hell Freezes Over'
Eagles
June 10, 2026#rock#Eagles#1994
Jun 91994
Toni Braxton Drops Debut Album
Toni Braxton
June 9, 2026#R&B#Toni Braxton#1994
Jun 81994
Sonic Youth's 'Experimental Jet Set' Makes Impact
Sonic Youth
June 8, 2026#alternative rock#Sonic Youth#1994
Jun 71994
Green Day's 'Dookie' Revolutionizes Punk Rock
Green Day
June 7, 2026#punk rock#Green Day#1994
Jun 61994
Pink Floyd Astounds with 'The Division Bell'
Pink Floyd
June 6, 2026
Jun 51994
Wynton Marsalis Revitalizes Jazz with 'In This House'
Wynton Marsalis
June 5, 2026#jazz#Wynton Marsalis#1994
Jun 41994
Weezer Makes Waves with Iconic 'Blue Album'
Weezer
June 4, 2026#alternative rock#Weezer#1994
Jun 31994
Pavement's 'Crooked Rain' Reinvents Indie Rock
Pavement
June 3, 2026#indie rock#Pavement#1994
Jun 11994
Depeche Mode's 'Songs of Faith and Devotion' Tour Begins
Depeche Mode
June 1, 2026#synth-pop#Depeche Mode#1994
May 301994
Jeff Buckley's 'Grace': An Ethereal Masterpiece Emerges
Jeff Buckley
May 30, 2026#rock#Jeff Buckley#1994
May 291994
Oasis Drops Britpop Classic 'Definitely Maybe'
Oasis
May 29, 2026#Britpop#Oasis#1994
May 281994
Nas Transforms Hip-Hop with 'Illmatic'
Nas
May 28, 2026#hip-hop#Nas#1994
May 271994
Celine Dion's 'The Power of Love' Tops the Charts
Celine Dion
May 27, 2026#pop#Celine Dion#1994
May 261994
The Prodigy Electrifies with 'Music for the Jilted Generation'
The Prodigy
May 26, 2026#electronic#The Prodigy#1994
May 241994
Blur's 'Parklife' Captures Britpop Zeitgeist
Blur
May 24, 2026#Britpop#Blur#1994
May 231994
Garth Brooks's 'In Pieces' Revolutionizes Country
Garth Brooks
May 23, 2026#country#Garth Brooks#1994
May 221994
Beastie Boys Drop Bold Album 'Ill Communication'
Beastie Boys
May 22, 2026#hip-hop#Beastie Boys#1994
May 201994
Mary J. Blige Drops Iconic Album 'My Life'
Mary J. Blige
May 20, 2026#R&B#Mary J. Blige#1994
May 191971
The Who Unleash Rock Opera 'Who's Next'
The Who
May 19, 2026#rock#The Who#1971
May 181994
En Vogue Redefines R&B with 'Runaway Love'
En Vogue
May 18, 2026#R&B#En Vogue#1994
May 171994
Massive Attack Drops Game-Changer 'Protection'
Massive Attack
May 17, 2026#electronic#Massive Attack#1994
May 161994
Elliott Smith Unveils Raw Gem with 'Roman Candle'
Elliott Smith
May 16, 2026#indie#Elliott Smith#1994
May 151994
Korn's Debut Launches Nu Metal Wave
Korn
May 15, 2026#nu metal#Korn#1994
May 121994
R.E.M.'s 'Monster' Shakes Alternative Scene
R.E.M.
May 12, 2026#alternative rock#R.E.M.#1994
May 111994
The Offspring Ignite Punk with 'Smash'
The Offspring
May 11, 2026#punk rock#The Offspring#1994
May 101994
TLC's 'CrazySexyCool' Redefines R&B
TLC
May 10, 2026#R&B#TLC#1994
May 91994
Nine Inch Nails Unleash 'The Downward Spiral'
Nine Inch Nails
May 9, 2026#industrial#Nine Inch Nails#1994
May 81994
Stone Temple Pilots Soar with 'Purple' Release
Stone Temple Pilots
May 8, 2026#rock#Stone Temple Pilots#1994
May 71994
Pearl Jam Battles Ticketmaster, Alters Concert Industry
Pearl Jam
May 7, 2026#grunge#Pearl Jam#1994
May 61994
Outkast's 'Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik' Changes Hip-Hop Landscape
Outkast
May 6, 2026#hip-hop#Outkast#1994
May 51994
Aaliyah's 'Age Ain't Nothing But a Number' Debuts
Aaliyah
May 5, 2026#R&B#Aaliyah#1994
May 41994
Lisa Loeb's 'Stay' Tops Charts, Indie Triumph
Lisa Loeb
May 4, 2026#pop#Lisa Loeb#1994
May 11994
Brandy's Debut Album Redefines R&B Landscape
Brandy
May 1, 2026#R&B#Brandy#1994
Apr 291994
Sonic Youth's 'Experimental Jet Set' Expands Alternative Sound
Sonic Youth
April 29, 2026#alternative rock#Sonic Youth#1994
Apr 271994
Johnny Cash's Surprise: 'American Recordings' Revives Legend
Johnny Cash
April 27, 2026#country#Johnny Cash#1994
Apr 241994
Green Day's 'Dookie' Catalyzes Punk Revival
Green Day
April 24, 2026#punk rock#Green Day#1994
Apr 231994
Beck's 'Loser' Tops Charts, Defining Indie Sound
Beck
April 23, 2026#indie rock#Beck#1994
Apr 221994
Soundgarden's 'Superunknown' Rocks Grunge Scene
Soundgarden
April 22, 2026#grunge#Soundgarden#1994
Apr 211967
The Doors Ignite with 'Light My Fire'
The Doors
April 21, 2026#rock#The Doors#1967
Apr 201994
Weezer's Debut Rewrites Alt-Rock Rulebook
Weezer
April 20, 2026#alternative rock#Weezer#1994
Apr 191994
Jeff Buckley Releases Haunting Debut 'Grace'
Jeff Buckley
April 19, 2026#alternative rock#Jeff Buckley#1994
Apr 181994
Oasis Debuts with 'Definitely Maybe', Britpop Breakthrough
Oasis
April 18, 2026#Britpop#Oasis#1994
Apr 171994
Eagles Soar with 'Hell Freezes Over' Reunion
Eagles
April 17, 2026#rock#Eagles#1994
Apr 161994
Pavement's 'Crooked Rain' Hits the Indie Mark
Pavement
April 16, 2026#indie rock#Pavement#1994
Apr 151994
Nascent Electronica: 'Dummy' by Portishead Shines
Portishead
April 15, 2026#trip-hop#Portishead#1994
Apr 131994
Blur Launches 'Parklife', Britpop Anthem
Blur
April 13, 2026#britpop#Blur#1994
Apr 121994
The Cranberries Bloom with 'No Need to Argue'
The Cranberries
April 12, 2026#alternative rock#The Cranberries#1994
Apr 111994
Pantera Unleashes Fury with 'Far Beyond Driven'
Pantera
April 11, 2026#metal#Pantera#1994
Apr 101994
Pink Floyd Elevates with 'The Division Bell'
Pink Floyd
April 10, 2026#rock#Pink Floyd#1994
Apr 81994
Kurt Cobain Found Dead in Seattle Home
Nirvana
April 8, 2026#grunge#Nirvana#1994
Apr 71962
The Rolling Stones Make Their Debut
The Rolling Stones
April 7, 2026#rock#The Rolling Stones#1962
Apr 61896
Smetana's 'Má vlast' Roars in Prague Debut
Bedřich Smetana
April 6, 2026#classical#bedrich-smetana#1896
Apr 51994
Nas Rewrites Rap with 'Illmatic' Release
Nas
April 5, 2026#hip-hop#Nas#1994
Apr 41964
The Beach Boys Ride the Airwaves with 'I Get Around'
The Beach Boys
April 4, 2026#rock#The Beach Boys#1964
Apr 31975
Bowie Unveils Theatrical Show with Diamond Dogs Tour
David Bowie
April 3, 2026#rock#David Bowie#1975
Apr 21977
Fleetwood Mac Tops Charts with 'Rumours'
Fleetwood Mac
April 2, 2026#rock#Fleetwood Mac#1977
Apr 11966
The Beatles Shine with 'Paperback Writer'
The Beatles
April 1, 2026#rock#The Beatles#1966
Mar 311994
Blues Traveler Breaks Out with 'Four' Album
Blues Traveler
March 31, 2026#blues rock#Blues Traveler#1994
Mar 301994
2Pac's 'Thug Life' Ignites Hip-Hop Revolution
2Pac
March 30, 2026#hip-hop#2Pac#1994
Mar 291994
R.E.M. Redefines with 'Monster' Release
R.E.M.
March 29, 2026#alternative rock#R.E.M.#1994
Mar 281994
Morrissey Dazzles with 'Vauxhall and I' Release
Morrissey
March 28, 2026#alternative#Morrissey#1994
Mar 271994
The Offspring's 'Smash' Ignites Punk Revival
The Offspring
March 27, 2026#punk#The Offspring#1994
Mar 261984
Prince's 'Purple Rain' Changes Music Forever
Prince
March 26, 2026#pop#Prince#1984
Mar 251994
Alice in Chains Release Acoustic 'Jar of Flies'
Alice in Chains
March 25, 2026#grunge#Alice in Chains#1994
Mar 241994
Stone Temple Pilots Soar with 'Purple' Release
Stone Temple Pilots
March 24, 2026#grunge#Stone Temple Pilots#1994
Mar 231994
Nine Inch Nails Unleash 'The Downward Spiral'
Nine Inch Nails
March 23, 2026#industrial rock#Nine Inch Nails#1994
Mar 221994
Green Day Electrifies with 'Dookie' Dominance
Green Day
March 22, 2026#punk rock#Green Day#1994
Mar 211994
Seal Enchants with 'Kiss from a Rose' Rise
Seal
March 21, 2026#R&B#Seal#1994
Mar 201994
Johnny Cash Makes Impact with 'American Recordings'
Johnny Cash
March 20, 2026#country#Johnny Cash#1994
Mar 191994
Soundgarden Roars with 'Superunknown' Dominance
Soundgarden
March 19, 2026#grunge#Soundgarden#1994
Mar 181994
Beck's 'Loser' Redefines Alternative Soundscape
Beck
March 18, 2026#alternative rock#Beck#1994
Mar 171994
Tony Bennett's Comeback: Unplugged Success
Tony Bennett
March 17, 2026#jazz#Tony Bennett#1994
Mar 161994
Jeff Buckley Debuts 'Grace': A Timeless Masterpiece
Jeff Buckley
March 16, 2026#rock#Jeff Buckley#1994
Mar 151994
Oasis Ignites Britpop with 'Definitely Maybe'
Oasis
March 15, 2026#Britpop#Oasis#1994
Mar 141994
OutKast Drops Groundbreaking 'Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik'
OutKast
March 14, 2026#hip-hop#OutKast#1994
Mar 131994
Massive Attack's Masterpiece: 'Protection' Redefines Trip-Hop
Massive Attack
March 13, 2026#trip-hop#Massive Attack#1994
Mar 121994
Salt-N-Pepa Redefine Hip-Hop with 'Very Necessary'
Salt-N-Pepa
March 12, 2026#hip-hop#Salt-N-Pepa#1994
Mar 111994
Korn Drops Heavy Debut, Revolutionizes Nu Metal
Korn
March 11, 2026#nu metal#Korn#1994
Mar 101994
Cranberries Captivate with 'Linger' Success
The Cranberries
March 10, 2026#alternative rock#The Cranberries#1994
Mar 81994
Aaliyah's 'Age Ain't Nothing' Revolutionizes R&B
Aaliyah
March 8, 2026#R&B#Aaliyah#1994
Mar 71994
Portishead's 'Dummy' Marks Trip-Hop Pinnacle
Portishead
March 7, 2026#trip-hop#Portishead#1994
Mar 61994
Pink Floyd's 'The Division Bell' Rings Out
Pink Floyd
March 6, 2026#rock#Pink Floyd#1994
Mar 51994
Queen Latifah Reigns with 'Black Reign'
Queen Latifah
March 5, 2026#hip-hop#Queen Latifah#1994
Mar 41994
Blur's 'Parklife' Reshapes Britpop Landscape
Blur
March 4, 2026#Britpop#Blur#1994
Mar 31994
Enigma Mystifies with 'The Cross of Changes'
Enigma
March 3, 2026#electronica#Enigma#1994
Mar 21994
Eagles Soar with 'Hell Freezes Over' Reunion
Eagles
March 2, 2026#rock#Eagles#1994
Mar 11994
Sonic Youth's 'Experimental Jet Set' Rocks Landscape
Sonic Youth
March 1, 2026#alternative rock#Sonic Youth#1994
Feb 271994
Garth Brooks Reigns with 'In Pieces' Triumph
Garth Brooks
February 27, 2026#country#Garth Brooks#1994
Feb 251994
Nine Inch Nails Unleashes 'The Downward Spiral'
Nine Inch Nails
February 25, 2026#industrial rock#Nine Inch Nails#1994
Feb 241994
Green Day Explodes with 'Dookie' Launch
Green Day
February 24, 2026#punk rock#Green Day#1994
Feb 231994
Alice in Chains Unveil Raw Emotion with 'Jar of Flies'
Alice in Chains
February 23, 2026#rock#Alice in Chains#1994
Feb 201994
Johnny Cash Unveils 'American Recordings'
Johnny Cash
February 20, 2026#country#Johnny Cash#1994
Feb 191994
Soundgarden Roars with 'Superunknown' Release
Soundgarden
February 19, 2026#grunge#Soundgarden#1994
Feb 181994
Beck Breaks Ground with 'Loser' Anthem
Beck
February 18, 2026#alternative#Beck#1994
Feb 171994
TLC Redefines R&B with 'CrazySexyCool'
TLC
February 17, 2026#R&B#TLC#1994
Feb 141994
R.E.M. Reinvents with 'Monster' Release
R.E.M.
February 14, 2026#alternative rock#R.E.M.#1994
Feb 131994
The Prodigy Surges with 'Music for the Jilted Generation'
The Prodigy
February 13, 2026#electronic#The Prodigy#1994
Feb 121994
Stone Temple Pilots Launch 'Interstate Love Song'
Stone Temple Pilots
February 12, 2026#rock#Stone Temple Pilots#1994
Feb 101994
Mariah Carey Dominates with 'Music Box' Hits
Mariah Carey
February 10, 2026#pop#Mariah Carey#1994
Feb 91994
Sheryl Crow's Debut Album Takes Flight
Sheryl Crow
February 9, 2026#rock#Sheryl Crow#1994
Feb 81994
Wu-Tang Clan Unleashes 'C.R.E.A.M.' on Hip-Hop World
Wu-Tang Clan
February 8, 2026#hip-hop#Wu-Tang Clan#1994
Feb 71994
Jeff Buckley Enchants with 'Grace' Release
Jeff Buckley
February 7, 2026#rock#Jeff Buckley#1994
Feb 61994
Oasis Bridges Britpop with 'Definitely Maybe'
Oasis
February 6, 2026#Britpop#Oasis#1994
Feb 51994
Leonard Cohen's 'The Future' Enraptures Listeners
Leonard Cohen
February 5, 2026#folk#Leonard Cohen#1994
Feb 41994
Morrissey Releases 'Vauxhall and I'
Morrissey
February 4, 2026#alternative rock#Morrissey#1994
Feb 31994
OutKast Recasts Hip-Hop with 'Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik'
OutKast
February 3, 2026#hip-hop#OutKast#1994
Feb 21994
Aaliyah Debuts with 'Age Ain't Nothing But a Number'
Aaliyah
February 2, 2026#R&B#Aaliyah#1994
Feb 11994
Blur Reinvents Britpop with 'Parklife' Release
Blur
February 1, 2026#Britpop#Blur#1994
Jan 311994
Lisa Loeb Captures Hearts with 'Stay'
Lisa Loeb
January 31, 2026#pop#Lisa Loeb#1994
Jan 301994
Pearl Jam Unleashes Raw Power with 'Vitalogy'
Pearl Jam
January 30, 2026#rock#Pearl Jam#1994
Jan 291994
Portishead's 'Dummy' Rewrites Trip-Hop's Blueprint
Portishead
January 29, 2026#trip-hop#Portishead#1994
Jan 281994
Nine Inch Nails Unleashes 'Closer' Music Video
Nine Inch Nails
January 28, 2026#industrial rock#Nine Inch Nails#1994
Jan 271994
Green Day Ignites Punk with 'Dookie' Release
Green Day
January 27, 2026#punk rock#Green Day#1994
Jan 261994
The Cranberries Bloom with 'No Need to Argue'
The Cranberries
January 26, 2026#alternative rock#The Cranberries#1994
Jan 251994
Mary J. Blige Elevates R&B with 'My Life'
Mary J. Blige
January 25, 2026#R&B#Mary J. Blige#1994
Jan 241994
Enigma Transports with 'The Cross of Changes'
Enigma
January 24, 2026#new age#Enigma#1994
Jan 231994
Eagles Reunite for 'Hell Freezes Over'
Eagles
January 23, 2026#rock#Eagles#1994
Jan 221994
Beck Breaks Out with 'Loser' and Alters Alt-Rock
Beck
January 22, 2026#alternative rock#Beck#1994
Jan 211994
Soundgarden's 'Superunknown' Dominates Rock Scene
Soundgarden
January 21, 2026#grunge#Soundgarden#1994
Jan 191994
Bryan Adams Dominates with 'Please Forgive Me'
Bryan Adams
January 19, 2026#rock#Bryan Adams#1994
Jan 181994
Alice in Chains Unveils 'Jar of Flies' EP
Alice in Chains
January 18, 2026#grunge#Alice in Chains#1994
Jan 171994
Toni Braxton Soars with Self-Titled Debut
Toni Braxton
January 17, 2026#R&B#Toni Braxton#1994
Jan 161994
Tori Amos' 'Under the Pink' Redefines Art Pop
Tori Amos
January 16, 2026#art pop#Tori Amos#1994
Jan 151994
Celine Dion Conquers with 'The Power of Love'
Celine Dion
January 15, 2026#pop#Celine Dion#1994
Jan 141994
Sheryl Crow Shines with Grammy-Winning Debut Album
Sheryl Crow
January 14, 2026#rock#Sheryl Crow#1994
Jan 131994
Johnny Cash Makes Stirring Return with 'American Recordings'
Johnny Cash
January 13, 2026#country#Johnny Cash#1994
Jan 121994
R. Kelly's '12 Play' Reigns Supreme on Charts
R. Kelly
January 12, 2026#R&B#R. Kelly#1994
Jan 111994
TLC's 'Creep' Dominates Charts and Airwaves
TLC
January 11, 2026#R&B#TLC#1994
Jan 101994
Elliott Smith's 'Roman Candle' Lights Indie Path
Elliott Smith
January 10, 2026#indie#Elliott Smith#1994
Jan 91994
Jazz Innovator Joe Pass Dies at Age 65
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Jan 81994
Aaliyah's 'Age Ain't Nothing' Shakes R&B Foundations
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Jan 71980
AC/DC's 'Back in Black' Dominates Rock Scene
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Jan 61994
Wu-Tang Clan Storms Charts with 'C.R.E.A.M.'
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