Boston released their third studio album, "Third Stage," which went on to reach No.1 on the Billboard 200.

Guns N' Roses' "Use Your Illusion II" hit No.1 on the UK Albums Chart.

The Last Waltz concert film, featuring The Band’s farewell show, premiered in New York City.

Metallica released "Reload," their seventh studio album.

INXS released "Elegantly Wasted," their tenth and final studio album with Michael Hutchence.

Freddie Mercury made his final public appearance with Queen at the Brit Awards, accepting the award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music.

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers released their box set "Playback."

The Beach Boys made their U.K. live comeback, performing at the London Rainbow Theatre.

Alice in Chains released their self-titled third studio album, which debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200.

The Rolling Stones released the single "Sympathy for the Devil" in the UK.

Led Zeppelin released their fourth studio album, commonly known as "Led Zeppelin IV," featuring "Stairway to Heaven."

Bruce Springsteen scored his first No.1 album on the Billboard 200 with "The River."