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  1. On This Day: June 22, 1985 – Bryan Adams Reaches Number One with Heaven

    On This Day: June 22, 1985 – Bryan Adams Reaches Number One with Heaven

    On this day June 22, 1985, Bryan Adams hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with his power ballad Heaven. The song, originally featured on the soundtrack for the 1983 film A Night in Heaven, gained widespread attention when it was later included on Adams’ breakthrough album Reckless. With its...
  2. On This Day: June 21, 1989 – David Hasselhoff Releases Looking for Freedom

    On This Day: June 21, 1989 – David Hasselhoff Releases Looking for Freedom

    On this day June 21, 1989, David Hasselhoff released his third studio album Looking for Freedom. While better known in the United States for his television roles, particularly on Knight Rider, Hasselhoff found unexpected success as a pop singer in Europe. The album’s title track became an anthem...
  3. On This Day: June 21, 1988 – Book of Love Releases Lullaby

    On This Day: June 21, 1988 – Book of Love Releases Lullaby

    On this day June 21, 1988, synth pop group Book of Love released their second studio album Lullaby. Known for their dreamy melodies and electronic textures, the band expanded their sound on this release, adding orchestral elements and more mature songwriting. The album featured tracks like...
  4. On This Day: June 21, 1988 – Big Daddy Kane Releases Long Live the Kane

    On This Day: June 21, 1988 – Big Daddy Kane Releases Long Live the Kane

    On this day June 21, 1988, Big Daddy Kane released his debut album Long Live the Kane. A groundbreaking voice in the golden age of hip hop, Kane brought sharp lyricism, smooth delivery, and unmatched confidence to a genre rapidly rising in mainstream visibility. The album was produced by Marley...
  5. On This Day: June 21, 1988 – Information Society Releases Their Debut Album

    On This Day: June 21, 1988 – Information Society Releases Their Debut Album

    On this day June 21, 1988, synth pop group Information Society released their self titled debut album. Powered by a futuristic sound and cyber themed aesthetic, the album brought electronic music deeper into the mainstream with a sleek blend of dance beats and digital textures. It featured the...
  6. On This Day: June 20, 1988 – Chicago Releases Their Sixteenth Album Chicago 19

    On This Day: June 20, 1988 – Chicago Releases Their Sixteenth Album Chicago 19

    On this day June 20, 1988, Chicago released their sixteenth studio album, Chicago 19. Continuing the band’s transition into a more radio friendly pop rock sound, the album built on the success of their earlier 80s hits. It featured charting singles like Look Away, I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your...
  7. On This Day: June 21, 1987 – Helix Releases Wild in the Streets

    On This Day: June 21, 1987 – Helix Releases Wild in the Streets

    On this day June 21, 1987, Canadian hard rock band Helix released their sixth studio album Wild in the Streets. Known for their energetic sound and relentless touring, Helix aimed to break further into the American market with this release. The album featured heavy riffs, big choruses, and a raw...
  8. On This Day: June 21, 1987 – White Lion Releases Pride

    On This Day: June 21, 1987 – White Lion Releases Pride

    On this day June 21, 1987, White Lion released their second studio album Pride. Though it had a slow start, the album would go on to become their breakthrough, thanks to the strength of standout singles like Wait and the power ballad When the Children Cry. With Vito Bratta’s melodic guitar work...
  9. On This Day: June 21, 1987 – Keel Releases Their Fourth Album

    On This Day: June 21, 1987 – Keel Releases Their Fourth Album

    On this day June 21, 1987, heavy metal band Keel released their self titled fourth studio album. Produced by renowned guitarist Jon Bon Jovi, the album aimed to push the band further into the mainstream with a polished sound that blended power metal riffs with radio ready hooks. Tracks like...
  10. On This Day: June 21, 1985 – Mötley Crüe Releases Theatre of Pain

    On This Day: June 21, 1985 – Mötley Crüe Releases Theatre of Pain

    On this day June 21, 1985, Mötley Crüe released their third studio album Theatre of Pain. Marking a stylistic shift from their raw early sound to a more glam inspired look and feel, the album helped define the visual and musical direction of mid 80s hard rock. Featuring the power ballad Home...
  11. On This Day: June 21, 1985 – Marilyn Releases Debut Album Despite Straight Lines

    On This Day: June 21, 1985 – Marilyn Releases Debut Album Despite Straight Lines

    On this day June 21, 1985, British pop artist Marilyn released his debut album Despite Straight Lines. Known for his androgynous style and close association with the New Romantic scene, Marilyn emerged in the early 80s as a flamboyant figure alongside artists like Boy George. The album featured...
  12. On This Day: June 21, 1982 – Crosby Stills and Nash Release Daylight Again

    On This Day: June 21, 1982 – Crosby Stills and Nash Release Daylight Again

    On this day June 21, 1982, Crosby Stills and Nash released their seventh album Daylight Again. Originally begun as a project by Stephen Stills and Graham Nash, the album eventually brought David Crosby back into the fold, resulting in the full reunion fans had long been waiting for. The record...
  13. On This Day: June 21, 1980 – Sammy Hagar Releases Danger Zone

    On This Day: June 21, 1980 – Sammy Hagar Releases Danger Zone

    On this day June 21, 1980, Sammy Hagar released his fifth solo album Danger Zone. Known for his high energy rock style and powerful vocals, Hagar continued to build his solo career with this record, which featured a mix of hard rock anthems and radio friendly hooks. The album included...
  14. On This Day: June 21, 1988 – Paula Abdul Releases Her Debut Album Forever Your Girl

    On This Day: June 21, 1988 – Paula Abdul Releases Her Debut Album Forever Your Girl

    On this day June 21, 1988, Paula Abdul released her debut album Forever Your Girl. Initially met with modest attention, the album would go on to become a massive hit, eventually reaching number one on the Billboard 200. It produced an impressive string of chart topping singles, including...
  15. On This Day: June 20, 1988 – Steve Winwood Releases Roll with It

    On This Day: June 20, 1988 – Steve Winwood Releases Roll with It

    On this day June 20, 1988, Steve Winwood released his fifth solo album Roll with It. Building on the success of his 1986 album Back in the High Life, this release featured a confident blend of blue eyed soul, rock, and rhythm and blues. The title track Roll with It became a major hit, topping...
  16. On This Day: June 20, 1989 - Mr. Big Released Their Debut Album

    On This Day: June 20, 1989 - Mr. Big Released Their Debut Album

    On this day June 20, 1989, hard rock band Mr. Big released their self titled debut album. Known for their impressive musicianship and melodic hooks, the album introduced the world to the talents of bassist Billy Sheehan, guitarist Paul Gilbert, drummer Pat Torpey, and vocalist Eric Martin. The...
  17. On This Day: June 20, 1989 - Excel Released The Joke's on You

    On This Day: June 20, 1989 - Excel Released The Joke's on You

    On this day June 20, 1989, Venice Beach crossover thrash band Excel released their second album The Joke's on You. This release leaned more into a metal-oriented sound compared to their debut, combining aggressive riffs, punk energy and tight musicianship. The album gained a cult following...
  18. On This Day: June 20, 1989 - Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe Released Their Only Album

    On This Day: June 20, 1989 - Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe Released Their Only Album

    On this day June 20, 1989, the progressive rock supergroup Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe released their self-titled debut and only album. The project reunited former Yes members Jon Anderson, Bill Bruford, Rick Wakeman and Steve Howe, who set out to recapture the spirit of classic 70s Yes after...
  19. On This Day: June 20, 1988 - Iggy Pop Released Instinct

    On This Day: June 20, 1988 - Iggy Pop Released Instinct

    On this day June 20, 1988, Iggy Pop released his eighth solo album Instinct. After dabbling in a more commercial sound with Blah Blah Blah, this album marked a return to his raw, hard rock roots. Featuring former Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones, the album delivered a heavier, guitar-driven...
  20. On This Day: June 20, 1988 - New Edition Released HeartBreak

    On This Day: June 20, 1988 - New Edition Released HeartBreak

    On this day June 20, 1988, New Edition released their fifth studio album HeartBreak. It was a defining moment for the group, marking the debut of new member Johnny Gill and a sharp evolution in their sound from bubblegum pop to mature new jack swing. Produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the...
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