This Week in Rock History: Week of 11/17

**This Week in Rock History: November 17 – November 23**

– **1968**
– The Rolling Stones release their album *Beggars Banquet* in the UK (November 18).
– Electric Ladyland by The Jimi Hendrix Experience reaches #1 on the US album chart (November 23).

– **1971**
– Led Zeppelin releases their song “Black Dog” as a single in the US (November 17).

– **1974**
– John Lennon makes his last concert appearance, joining Elton John on stage at Madison Square Garden, New York (November 28, 1974; note: included for historical context as related to the week).

– **1975**
– Queen releases their iconic single “Bohemian Rhapsody” in the US (November 18).

– **1979**
– Pink Floyd’s album *The Wall* is released in the UK (November 30, but US release was November 17).

– **1980**
– John Lennon’s “Double Fantasy” album is released in the US (November 17).

– **1981**
– The Rolling Stones end their North American tour with two shows at Hampton Coliseum, Virginia, the last concerts with pianist Ian Stewart (November 19-20).

– **1984**
– Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble’s album *Couldn't Stand the Weather* is certified gold in the US (November 21).

– **1986**
– Bon Jovi's “You Give Love a Bad Name” reaches #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 (November 29; note: included as related to the week).

– **1991**
– Aerosmith releases “The Other Side” as a single in the UK (November 18).
– Freddie Mercury, lead singer of Queen, makes his final public statement, confirming his AIDS diagnosis (November 23).

– **1994**
– The Rolling Stones release their live album *Voodoo Lounge Live* (November 18).
– Pearl Jam releases their album *Vitalogy* on vinyl (November 22).