This Week in Rock History: Week of 04/20

**This Week in Rock History: April 20th – April 26th**

– **1968**
– The Rolling Stones released the single “Jumpin' Jack Flash” in the UK (April 26).

– **1971**
– The Rolling Stones released the album *Sticky Fingers* (April 23).

– **1976**
– The Ramones released their self-titled debut album *Ramones* (April 23).

– **1978**
– Bob Marley and the Wailers performed the One Love Peace Concert in Kingston, Jamaica, where Marley joined the hands of political rivals Michael Manley and Edward Seaga (April 22).

– **1981**
– Electric Light Orchestra released the album *Time* in the UK (April 23).

– **1987**
– U2 started a five-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with *The Joshua Tree* (April 25).

– **1990**
– Nirvana started recording their second album, *Nevermind*, at Smart Studios in Madison, Wisconsin (April 21).

– **1992**
– Def Leppard hit No.1 on the US album chart with *Adrenalize* (April 25).

– **1994**
– Pink Floyd started a four-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with *The Division Bell* (April 23).

– **1999**
– The first day of the Woodstock '99 festival lineup was announced, featuring artists like Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Rage Against the Machine (April 22).