This Week in Rock History: Week of 02/16

**This Week in Rock History: Week of February 16**

– **1964**
– The Beatles made their third appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show on February 16, performing “Twist and Shout,” “Please Please Me,” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand.”

– **1972**
– Led Zeppelin performed at the Memorial Drive in Adelaide, Australia, on February 19 during their only Australian tour.

– **1974**
– KISS released their self-titled debut album “KISS” on February 18.

– **1975**
– AC/DC released their debut album “High Voltage” in Australia on February 17.

– **1980**
– Bon Scott, lead singer of AC/DC, died in London on February 19 at the age of 33.

– **1985**
– Mick Jagger released his first solo album, “She’s the Boss,” on February 19.

– **1987**
– Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 14, holding the top spot through this week.

– **1992**
– Nirvana’s “Nevermind” album was certified double platinum by the RIAA on February 18.

– **1995**
– The Grateful Dead played their last Chinese New Year show at Oakland Coliseum Arena on February 19.