This Week in Rock History: Week of 07/14

**This Week in Rock History (July 14 – July 20)**

**1967**

– July 14: The Who began their first full-scale U.S. tour as the opening act for Herman's Hermits.
– July 18: The Beatles' “All You Need Is Love” was released in the United States.

**1973**

– July 14: The Everly Brothers announced their breakup on stage during a concert in Hollywood.
– July 15: The Grand Funk Railroad released their hit single “We're An American Band.”

**1975**

– July 18: Bob Marley and the Wailers released their iconic album “Live!”

**1976**

– July 15: Deep Purple split up for the first time.

**1981**

– July 14: Moody Blues released their album “Long Distance Voyager” in the UK.

**1983**

– July 16: Wham! released their debut album “Fantastic.”

**1988**

– July 18: Guns N' Roses released their single “Sweet Child O' Mine.”

**1991**

– July 14: Yes released their 13th studio album “Union.”

**1992**

– July 14: Megadeth released their album “Countdown to Extinction.”
– July 18: Guns N' Roses lead singer Axl Rose sparked a riot in St. Louis after leaping into the crowd to confiscate a camera.

**1996**

– July 15: The Smashing Pumpkins drummer, Jimmy Chamberlin, was fired from the band due to his drug addiction.

**1999**

– July 16: The Rolling Stones returned to their club roots with a surprise gig at the Double Door Club in Chicago.