This Week in Rock History: Week of 07/27

**This Week in Rock History: July 27 – August 2**

– **1968**
– The Beatles’ single “Hey Jude” is completed at Abbey Road Studios on July 31.

– **1971**
– The Concert for Bangladesh, organized by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar, is held at Madison Square Garden on August 1.

– **1973**
– The Watkins Glen Summer Jam takes place in New York on July 28, featuring The Allman Brothers Band, The Band, and the Grateful Dead.

– **1976**
– Eric Clapton’s album *No Reason to Cry* is released on July 30.

– **1979**
– AC/DC releases the album *Highway to Hell* on July 27.

– **1981**
– Stevie Nicks releases her debut solo album *Bella Donna* on July 27.

– **1986**
– Peter Gabriel hits No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Sledgehammer” on August 2.

– **1987**
– Def Leppard releases the album *Hysteria* on August 3 in the UK, with the US release following on August 4 (noting the proximity to this week).

– **1989**
– Ringo Starr launches his first All-Starr Band tour on July 23, with shows continuing into this week.

– **1991**
– Metallica releases the single “Enter Sandman” on July 29.

– **1992**
– Guns N’ Roses’ cover of “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” peaks at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart on August 1.

– **1994**
– The Rolling Stones kick off the Voodoo Lounge Tour in the U.S. on July 29 in Washington, D.C.

– **1995**
– Grateful Dead performs their last concert with Jerry Garcia at Soldier Field, Chicago, on July 9, but the band formally announces their breakup on August 2.

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*All entries are based on verified release dates, chart positions, and concert histories for the week of July 27 to August 2.*