01/26/2026
On this day in rock history, January 25 marked the start of The Rolling Stones’ No Security Tour in 1999 in Oakland, showcasing raw performance and deep cuts alongside classic hits. January 25 also saw the first Big Day Out festival in 1992, headlined by Nirvana and Violent Femmes, setting the stage for one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most iconic music festivals. In 1994, Alice in Chains released Jar of Flies, the first EP to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, proving that vulnerability and acoustic innovation have a powerful place in rock history. 
January 25 reflects rock music’s ability to reinvent itself across decades, continents, and formats. On this day in 1999, The Rolling Stones launched their gritty No Security Tour, stripping their legendary sound back to raw essentials. January 25 also marks the birth of one of the world’s most ...