On This Day in Music History - 4/20/2025
- Thump Music
- Apr 20
- 2 min read
1957: Elvis Presley’s “All Shook Up” began an eight-week run at #1 on the US singles chart, becoming the biggest single of the year with over 2 million copies sold.
1968: Deep Purple made their live debut in Tastrup, Denmark, under their new name, inspired by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore’s grandmother’s favorite song.
1974: The Soul Train theme song, “TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)” by MFSB featuring The Three Degrees, hit #1 in the US, showcasing the rise of Philly soul.
1992: The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert was held at Wembley Stadium, London, honoring the late Queen frontman. Featuring artists like Elton John, David Bowie, and Metallica, it raised funds for AIDS research and was broadcast to over 1 billion people worldwide.
1993: Shania Twain released her self-titled debut album, marking her entry into country music before her pop crossover success.
1993: Aerosmith released Get a Grip, their best-selling album with over 20 million copies sold, featuring hits like “Livin’ on the Edge” and “Crazy.”
1996: Mark Morrison’s “Return of the Mack” reached #1 in the UK, later peaking at #2 in the US, becoming a defining R&B hit of the era.
1998: Massive Attack released their third album, Mezzanine, a landmark in trip-hop music.
2018: Swedish DJ and producer Avicii (Tim Bergling) tragically passed away at age 28, leaving a lasting legacy in electronic dance music.
2020: Willie Nelson hosted the “Come and Toke It” livestream during the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting marijuana legalization with guests like Ziggy Marley and Kacey Musgraves.
2024: The jukebox musical Hell’s Kitchen, featuring music and lyrics by Alicia Keys, debuted on Broadway, starring Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean, and Kecia Lewis.
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