Why October 5th Matters In Rock History

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led-1.10036624 16th September 1970: Three of the four members of British heavy rock group Led Zeppelin in Embankment Gardens, London. They pushed the Beatles down to number two, taking the Best British Group award at the Melody Maker Pop Polls today at the Savoy Hotel. They are, from left to right; singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page and drummer John Bonham. (Photo by Ian Showell/Keystone/Getty Images) (Ian Showell / Keystone/Getty Images)

It’s October 5th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:

- In 1970, Led Zeppelin released their iconic album Led Zeppelin III, featuring songs like “That’s the Way,” “Celebration Day” and “Immigrant Song.”

- In 1989, Mötley Crüe played a warm-up gig for their upcoming Dr. Feelgood tour at Hollywood’s Whisky a Go Go. They performed under the pseudonym The Foreskins. The show was used for the filming of the video for “Kickstart My Heart.”

- In 1991, Guns N’ Roses entered the album charts with not one, but two albums. Use Your Illusion II grabbed the No. 1 spot, with Use Your Illusion I charting second.

- In 2012, R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck released his self-titled debut solo album.

- And in 1999, 16 years after they broke up, Roger Daltrey announced that The Who would be reuniting to perform a concert in Las Vegas.

And that’s what happened today in rock history.

Original article by Dave Basner at iHeartRadio