This Week in Rock History: Week of 01/19

**This Week in Rock History: January 19 – January 25**

– **1967**
– The Beatles began recording “A Day in the Life” at Abbey Road Studios on January 19.

– **1971**
– Janis Joplin’s posthumous album *Pearl* was released on January 19.

– **1974**
– Bob Dylan released his fourteenth studio album, *Planet Waves*, on January 17 (U.S. release: January 20).

– **1977**
– Fleetwood Mac released the single “Go Your Own Way” on January 19.

– **1980**
– Pink Floyd’s single “Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)” reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart on January 19.

– **1986**
– The first Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held in New York City on January 23. Inductees included Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, James Brown, Ray Charles, Fats Domino, the Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Sam Cooke, and Buddy Holly.

– **1993**
– Fleetwood Mac reunited to perform at the inaugural ball for President Bill Clinton on January 20.

– **1998**
– Carl Perkins, rockabilly pioneer and writer of “Blue Suede Shoes,” died on January 19.