On November 2, 1999, Foo Fighters released There Is Nothing Left To Lose, featuring “Learn to Fly” and introducing drummer Taylor Hawkins. Explore other major music milestones from Cream, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Lewis Capaldi, Madonna, Shakira, and more.
More Milestones on November 2
Classic Rock Releases
1967: Cream dropped their second album, Disraeli Gears, climbing to No. 4 on the Billboard 200.
1969: Creedence Clearwater Revival released Willy and the Poor Boys, featuring the timeless anthem “Fortunate Son.” The album peaked at No. 3 on the charts.
Chart-Topping Hits
2019: Lewis Capaldi earned his first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with the emotional ballad “Someone You Loved.”
Major Artist Achievements
1989: Madonna was honored as Artist of the Decade by Musician magazine, celebrating more than 44 No. 1 singles worldwide.
2001: Fatboy Slim and Gorillaz each scored three Billboard Music Awards for their standout video work.
2006: Shakira won four Latin GRAMMY Awards, including Record of the Year for “La Tortura.”
2016: Forbes named Taylor Swift the highest-paid woman in music, earning more than double Adele that year.
Notable Broadcasts & Premieres
2015: Adele returned from a three-year break with Adele at the BBC, performing tracks from her album 25.
2018: The biopic Bohemian Rhapsody premiered, sending Queen’s soundtrack surging back onto the Billboard Hot 100.
With so many incredible moments tied to this date in music history, it’s the perfect time to revisit a classic tune. Maybe cue up “Someone You Loved” or “Learn to Fly” today and celebrate November 2 the musical way!