Historic events this week from Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Paul Westerberg, David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac and more
JUNE 14, 2005: FOO FIGHTERS RELEASE THEIR IN YOUR HONOR DOUBLE ALBUM
In Your Honor is a landmark double album from Foo Fighters, showcasing their versatility with one disc dedicated to their signature loud rock anthems and another comprised entirely of mellower, acoustic tracks. This ambitious 2005 release features notable collaborations with artists like John Paul Jones and Norah Jones, demonstrating Dave Grohl‘s expansive musical vision.
JUNE 15, 1989: NIRVANA’S DEBUT ALBUM
Before Nirvana’s Nevermind changed the landscape of rock music, they recorded their debut album, Bleach, for a modest $606.17. Despite not containing any hits, the album’s most well known song is “About a Girl”.
The acoustic version of “About a Girl” from MTV Unplugged in New York would go to #1 in 1994.
JUNE 15, 1993: PAUL WESTERBERG’S 14 SONGS
Paul Westerberg‘s 1993 album 14 Songs marked his official solo debut after the dissolution of The Replacements, delivering a collection that balanced his signature blend of raw rock and roll with more introspective, melodic moments. The album features a mix of energetic tracks and poignant ballads, showcasing his enduring talent for wry lyrics and heartfelt songwriting.
JUNE 16, 1972: DAVID BOWIE’S “ZIGGY STARTDUST” ALBUM
David Bowie’s 5th album was a big one for him, introducing the world to his most famous and beloved stage persona, “Ziggy Stardust”.
With nearly 8 million sold worldwide, it remains Bowie’s second best-selling album behind 1983’s Let’s Dance.
In 2017, the Library of Congress deemed the album “culturally, historically, or artistically significant”.
JUNE 17, 1983: THE POLICE’S SYNCHRONICITY IS #1
Synchronicity was The Police‘s final and biggest studio album. The album contained the hits “King of Pain”, “Wrapped Around Your Finger” and “Every Breath You Take.”
“Every Breath You Take” would spend eight-straight weeks at #1, and was the best-selling single of 1983.
JUNE 18, 1982: MIRAGE BY FLEETWOOD MAC
Fleetwood Mac‘s Buckingham-Nicks era continued its winning streak with the 2x-Platinum Mirage.
The album became the band’s third US #1 album after 1975’s Fleetwood Mac and 1977’s Rumours.
Mirage features Stevie Nicks‘ Top 5, Gold-selling single, “Gypsy.”
