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This Day in Music History

February 22

1974 – On this day, The Ramones performed their first-ever live show at Performance Studios in New York City. Their raw, fast-paced sound would go on to define punk rock, influencing countless bands in the years to come.

1977 – The Eagles released "Hotel California" as a single, following the massive success of their album of the same name. The song, featuring Joe Walsh's legendary guitar work and Don Henley's haunting vocals, became one of the most iconic rock songs of all time.

1980 – Queen topped the Billboard Hot 100 with "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." Written by Freddie Mercury as a tribute to Elvis Presley, the song was one of Queen's biggest U.S. hits and showcased their ability to experiment with different styles.

1989 – At the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance, Jethro Tull shocked the world by winning for their album Crest of a Knave, beating out Metallica's ...And Justice for All. The decision was so controversial that the Grammy committee later introduced separate categories for hard rock and metal.