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  1. On This Day: June 20, 1988 - Saxon Released Destiny

    On This Day: June 20, 1988 - Saxon Released Destiny

    On this day June 20, 1988, British heavy metal band Saxon released their ninth studio album Destiny. Known for their earlier role in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, this release saw the band leaning into a more polished, commercial sound in an attempt to break into the US market. Despite...
  2. On This Day: June 20, 1988 - The Style Council Released Confessions of a Pop Group

    On This Day: June 20, 1988 - The Style Council Released Confessions of a Pop Group

    On this day June 20, 1988, The Style Council released their fourth studio album Confessions of a Pop Group. A departure from their earlier soul and pop style, the album took a more experimental and orchestral turn, incorporating classical influences, jazz elements, and sharp political...
  3. On This Day: June 20, 1980 - Peter Frampton Released Rise Up

    On This Day: June 20, 1980 - Peter Frampton Released Rise Up

    On this day June 20, 1980, Peter Frampton released the promotional album Rise Up. Originally issued for the South American market, the album featured early versions of songs that would later appear on his 1981 release Breaking All the Rules. Rise Up gave fans a preview of a harder rock edge...
  4. On This Day: June 20, 1985 - Scorpions Released World Wide Live

    On This Day: June 20, 1985 - Scorpions Released World Wide Live

    On this day June 20, 1985, Scorpions released their live album World Wide Live. Capturing performances from their 1984 Love at First Sting tour, the album showcased the band's high energy stage presence and hard rock precision. It climbed to number seventeen on the US Billboard charts and hit...
  5. On This Day: June 20, 1980 - Emotional Rescue by The Rolling Stones Released

    On This Day: June 20, 1980 - Emotional Rescue by The Rolling Stones Released

    On this day June 20, 1980, The Rolling Stones released their seventeenth studio album Emotional Rescue. The album hit number one on the US Billboard 200 charts and also topped the charts in the UK and Canada. Known for its mix of rock, disco, and reggae influences, Emotional Rescue kept the...
  6. On This Day: June 20, 1989 - Faith No More Released The Real Thing

    On This Day: June 20, 1989 - Faith No More Released The Real Thing

    On this day June 20, 1989, Faith No More released their third studio album The Real Thing. This was the first album to feature Mike Patton as lead vocalist, and his arrival marked a turning point for the band’s sound and identity. The Real Thing brought the band into the mainstream, eventually...
  7. On This Day: June 20, 1988 - Bobby Brown Releases Don't Be Cruel

    On This Day: June 20, 1988 - Bobby Brown Releases Don't Be Cruel

    On this day June 20, 1988, Bobby Brown released his second solo album Don't Be Cruel. The album would become a massive success, reaching number 1 on the Billboard charts and eventually going seven times platinum in the United States. Don't Be Cruel marked a bold shift in Bobby Brown's image and...
  8. On This Day: June 20, 1980 - Can't Stop the Music Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day: June 20, 1980 - Can't Stop the Music Premiered in Theaters

    On this day June 20, 1980, the musical comedy Can't Stop the Music premiered in theaters. Directed by Nancy Walker and starring The Village People, the film was a glittery, disco-filled celebration of the era's music scene. Despite its energetic performances and flamboyant style, the film was a...
  9. On This Day: June 20, 1987 - Head to Toe by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam Hits Number 1

    On This Day: June 20, 1987 - Head to Toe by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam Hits Number 1

    On this day June 20, 1987, Head to Toe by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam became the number 1 song in America. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 from June 20 through June 26. The upbeat track blended freestyle, R and B, and pop elements with infectious energy. Produced by Full Force, the song became one...
  10. On This Day: June 20, 1981 - Stars on 45 Medley Hits Number 1 in America

    On This Day: June 20, 1981 - Stars on 45 Medley Hits Number 1 in America

    On this day June 20, 1981, the song Stars on 45 Medley by Stars on 45 became the number 1 song in America. It held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 from June 20 through June 26. The track was a medley of famous pop and rock hits, most notably songs by The Beatles, all set to a consistent...
  11. On This Day: June 20, 1980 - The Blues Brothers Soundtrack Released

    On This Day: June 20, 1980 - The Blues Brothers Soundtrack Released

    On this day June 20, 1980, The Blues Brothers soundtrack was released to coincide with the film’s theatrical debut. Featuring performances by Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi in character as Jake and Elwood Blues, the album also included legendary soul and R and B artists such as Aretha Franklin...
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  12. On This Day: June 19, 1989 - Michael Bolton Releases Soul Provider

    On This Day: June 19, 1989 - Michael Bolton Releases Soul Provider

    On this day June 19, 1989, Michael Bolton released his sixth studio album Soul Provider. Packed with powerful ballads and radio ready hits, the album became a defining moment in his career and catapulted him into superstardom. Soul Provider reached number 3 on the Billboard charts and hit...
  13. On This Day: June 19, 1989 - Riders in the Sky Release Riders Go Commercial

    On This Day: June 19, 1989 - Riders in the Sky Release Riders Go Commercial

    On this day June 19, 1989, Riders in the Sky released their live album Riders Go Commercial. Known for their blend of Western swing, comedy, and classic cowboy tunes, the group delivered a performance that poked fun at advertising and pop culture while staying true to their musical roots. This...
  14. On This Day: June 19, 1989 - Kreator Releases Extreme Aggression

    On This Day: June 19, 1989 - Kreator Releases Extreme Aggression

    On this day June 19, 1989, German thrash metal band Kreator released their fourth studio album Extreme Aggression. Known for its ferocious speed and politically charged lyrics, the album helped establish Kreator as one of the leading forces in European thrash. With sharpened production and more...
  15. On This Day: June 19, 1989 - Cher Releases Heart of Stone

    On This Day: June 19, 1989 - Cher Releases Heart of Stone

    On this day June 19, 1989, Cher released her nineteenth studio album Heart of Stone. With a bold blend of pop rock and emotional power ballads, the album marked another major comeback in her long and dynamic career. Heart of Stone reached number 10 on the Billboard charts and climbed all the...
  16. On This Day: June 19, 1988 - Jimmy Page Releases Outrider

    On This Day: June 19, 1988 - Jimmy Page Releases Outrider

    On this day June 19, 1988, legendary guitarist Jimmy Page released his debut solo album Outrider. Known worldwide for his work with Led Zeppelin, Page stepped out on his own with a raw and blues driven rock sound that showcased his signature guitar style. The album featured guest appearances...
  17. On This Day: June 19, 1988 - Voice of the Beehive Releases Let It Bee

    On This Day: June 19, 1988 - Voice of the Beehive Releases Let It Bee

    On this day June 19, 1988, Voice of the Beehive released their debut album Let It Bee. Blending jangle pop with post punk energy and strong harmonies, the band made an immediate impression in the UK music scene. Led by American sisters Tracey Bryn and Melissa Brooke Belland, the group brought a...
  18. On This Day: June 19, 1984 - Art of Noise Releases Who’s Afraid of Art of Noise

    On This Day: June 19, 1984 - Art of Noise Releases Who’s Afraid of Art of Noise

    On this day June 19, 1984, Art of Noise released their debut album Who’s Afraid of Art of Noise. Known for their experimental sound and use of digital sampling, the group brought something entirely different to the 80s music scene. The album fused electronic beats with classical and industrial...
  19. On This Day: June 19, 1984 - Glenn Frey Releases The Allnighter

    On This Day: June 19, 1984 - Glenn Frey Releases The Allnighter

    On this day June 19, 1984, Glenn Frey released his second solo album The Allnighter. Coming off his success with The Eagles and his 1982 debut, Frey leaned further into smooth rock and late night moods with this release. The album featured tracks like Smuggler’s Blues and The Heat Is On, the...
  20. On This Day: June 19, 1981 - Oingo Boingo Releases Only a Lad

    On This Day: June 19, 1981 - Oingo Boingo Releases Only a Lad

    On this day June 19, 1981, Oingo Boingo released their debut album Only a Lad. The record introduced the band's distinctive blend of new wave, punk and theatrical rock, led by frontman Danny Elfman’s unmistakable vocals and quirky songwriting. Though it only reached number 172 on the Billboard...
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