This Week in Rock History: Week of 12/01

**This Week in Rock History: December 1 – December 7**

– **1968**
– The Rolling Stones release the album *Beggars Banquet* in the UK on December 6.
– The Beatles' “White Album” holds the No. 1 spot on the UK charts.

– **1971**
– Led Zeppelin releases *Led Zeppelin IV* in the UK on December 3.

– **1973**
– Paul McCartney & Wings reach No. 1 on the US singles chart with “Helen Wheels” on December 1.

– **1976**
– Eagles release the album *Hotel California* on December 8 (US release; the week begins with pre-release promotion and airplay).

– **1980**
– John Lennon gives his final radio interview on December 6.

– **1983**
– Mick Jagger and Keith Richards appear onstage together for the first time in two years at a London charity concert on December 2.

– **1987**
– INXS hits No. 1 on the US album chart with *Kick* on December 5.

– **1991**
– Guns N’ Roses’ “Use Your Illusion I” and “Use Your Illusion II” both chart in the US Top 10 this week.

– **1993**
– Nirvana records their MTV Unplugged in New York performance is released as an album on December 1.

– **1995**
– Foo Fighters begin their first UK tour on December 2.

– **1997**
– U2’s album *Pop* is certified Platinum in the US on December 1.