On This Date in Music

1969 - 'Sugar Sugar' by The Archies was at No. 1 in the US, selling over six million copies worldwide. The Archies were a rock group based on comic book characters.

 

1970 - Led Zeppelin's LP Led Zeppelin III hits No. 1.

 

1975 - Paul Simon issues his fourth solo album, Still Crazy After All These Years. "Gone At Last," "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover," and the title track all reach the US Top 40, and the album hits No. 1, Simon's first.

 

1986 - Bon Jovi went to No. 1 on the US album chart with 'Slippery When Wet'. Featuring two US No. 1 singles, 'You Give Love A Bad Name' and 'Livin' On A Prayer'. The album went on to sell over 8 million copies world wide.