This Week in Rock History: Week of 12/08

**This Week in Rock History: Week of December 8**

– **1968**
– The Rolling Stones released their album *Beggars Banquet* in the UK on December 6 (US release December 7).
– **1971**
– David Bowie released *Hunky Dory* in the UK on December 17.
– **1980**
– John Lennon was shot and killed outside The Dakota in New York City on December 8.
– **1983**
– The Police played the last concert of their Synchronicity Tour in Melbourne, Australia, on December 9.
– **1987**
– George Harrison released *Cloud Nine* in the UK on December 7 (US release November 2).
– **1992**
– Nirvana released the *Incesticide* compilation album on December 14.
– **1995**
– The Beatles’ *Free as a Bird* single was released in the UK on December 4 (US release December 12).
– **1997**
– Led Zeppelin released the *BBC Sessions* live album on December 11.
– **1999**
– Santana’s album *Supernatural* peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 on December 11.