12/19/2025
Today in NEWHD Rock History: On December 19, George Harrison kicked off his two-night stand at Madison Square Garden during his groundbreaking 1974 solo tour, blending rock with spiritual depth and artistic evolution. Also on this day, Elton John’s “Your Song” entered the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, marking the beginning of one of rock’s most iconic careers. And in 1990, Los Angeles glam-metal band London released Playa Del Rock, a cult favorite that helped launch future hard rock and metal legends. 
December 19 highlights three moments that illustrate the range and evolution of rock music. On this day in 1974, George Harrison performed the first of two concerts at Madison Square Garden during his first solo world tour, marking a major milestone in his post-Beatles career. December 19, 1970, als...