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Chronological milestones in music history

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This series provides a chronological mapping of music history by marking specific dates with notable achievements across genres. August entries note AC/DC’s UK chart success and the passing of Jerry Garcia (1995) and Robbie Robertson (2023). August 9 milestones include AC/DC’s ‘Back in Black’ reaching No. 1 in the UK (1980), Richard Marx’s ‘Right Here Waiting’ topping the Billboard Hot 100 (1989), and Freddie Mercury’s final performance with Queen at Knebworth House (1986). Mid-August milestones include Paul McCartney and John Lennon inviting Ringo Starr to join The Beatles (1962) and Michael Jackson acquiring the ATV Music publishing catalog (1985). Other notable events include Freddie Mercury’s 1993 solo number one with a remix of ‘Living on My Own’, the Foo Fighters’ 1995 television debut, and the 1969 commencement of the Woodstock Music and Art Festival. August 15 also marks The Beatles’ 1965 Shea Stadium performance and Elvis Presley’s 1960 run at number one with ‘It’s Now or Never’. Later August entries include The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour and their 1967 hit ‘All You Need Is Love’. The Commodores’ ‘Three Times a Lady’ topped charts in 1978, and the birthdays of Ginger Baker, Ian Gillan, and John Deacon are noted on August 19. On August 23, The Rolling Stones debuted on ‘Ready Steady Go!’ (1963), Johnny Cash’s ‘At San Quentin’ topped the US charts (1969), and David Bowie’s ‘Ashes to Ashes’ reached number one in the UK (1980). August 29 features Def Leppard’s ‘Hysteria’ reaching the top of the UK charts (1987), the birth of Michael Jackson (1959), and The Beatles’ final scheduled live concert at Candlestick Park (1966). September milestones continue with significant rock and metal album ~~releases.~~ releases and notable anniversaries.

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