Rock History (JUN 29-JUL 5)

Rock History (JUN 29-JUL 5)

Historic events this week from Bruce Springsteen, Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd and more

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JUNE 29, 1984: “DANCING IN THE DARK” VIDEO

Brian De Palma (Scarface) directed the video for Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark”.

Filmed live in concert at St. Paul Civic Center, the song was performed twice to ensure De Palma had all the shots he’d need.

The video’s notable for featuring a 19-year-old Courteney Cox, who is brought on stage to dance with The Boss.


JULY 2, 1991: TOM PETTY RELEASES INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN

Tom Petty’s 1991 album Into the Great Wide Open reunited him with the Heartbreakers after going solo with Full Moon Fever.

The Jeff Lynne-produced album delivered a collection of polished, radio-friendly tracks like “Learning to Fly” and “Into the Great Wide Open” and sold over two million copies.


JULY 2, 2005: PINK FLOYD REUNITE AT LIVE 8

The classic Pink Floyd lineup reunited at Live 8 for their only concert with Roger Waters since 1981.

Their 5-song set included “Breathe”, “Breathe (Reprise)”, “Money”, “Wish You Were Here” and “Comfortably Numb”.

With Richard Wright’s passing in 2008, Live 8 would prove to be the lineup’s final show together.


JULY 5, 1993: U2 RELEASES ZOOROPA

Zooropa was an experimental departure that continued U2’s exploration of alternative rock and electronic music, highlighted by singles like the Edge-led “Numb,” the sprawling “Lemon,” and the emotive ballad “Stay (Faraway, So Close!).”

The album notably featured a guest vocal performance from country music legend Johnny Cash on the closing track, “The Wanderer,” as well as significant creative input from longtime collaborator Brian Eno, who contributed synthesizers, piano, backing vocals, and loops.

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Rock History (JUN 29-JUL 5)

Rock History (JUN 29-JUL 5)

Historic events this week from Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Pink Floyd, The White Stripes, Foo Fighters and U2