On This Date In Music

1955 - ‘Rock Around the Clock' by Bill Haley and his Comets, entered the chart for the first time. The original full title of the song was 'We're Gonna Rock Around the Clock Tonight!' and is often cited as the biggest-selling vinyl rock and roll single of all time with sales over 25m.

1971 - Black Sabbath released 'Paranoid' their second studio album in the US. The album features the band's best-known signature songs, including the title track, 'Iron Man' and 'War Pigs'. The album was originally titled War Pigs, but allegedly the record company changed it to Paranoid, fearing backlash from supporters of the ongoing Vietnam War.

1972 - Bread's soft rock classic "Baby I'm-A Want You" is certified Gold.

1980 - Pink Floyd released 'Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2)' in the US. The single peaked at No. 1 on both the US and UK charts, giving Pink Floyd their first and only No. 1 hit single. The single went to No. 1 in many other countries, including Australia, Germany and Italy.

1980 - Led Zeppelin's In Through The Out Door is certified Platinum; it is the last Zeppelin album issued while drummer John Bonham is alive.

1981 - Eagles Live is certified Platinum; it is 13 years until the next Eagles album is released.