October 29 in Music History
The Jonas Brothers Call It Quits (2013)
On October 29, 2013, the Jonas Brothers shocked fans by announcing their breakup. The trio — Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas — had sold over 17 million albums worldwide and starred in a Disney Channel series and movie.
Just weeks before the announcement, they canceled 19 tour dates, citing creative differences and personal issues. Luckily for fans, the brothers made a powerful comeback in 2019, proving that family bonds — and catchy pop hooks — never fade.
Pink Floyd’s Record-Breaking Album (1983)
In 1983, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon made history by setting a record for the most weeks on the Billboard Albums Chart — nearly five years in the top 200.
That same year, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton topped the charts with their timeless duet, “Islands in the Stream.”
One Direction and Adele Dominate the 2010s
In 2014, One Direction announced “Night Changes” as the second single from their album Four. The track, released two weeks later, became their last single to feature Zayn Malik.
Just one year later, in 2015, Adele’s “Hello” shattered records when its music video became the fastest to reach 100 million views on Vevo, surpassing Miley Cyrus’s “Wrecking Ball.”
Taylor Swift’s UK Chart Triumph (2022)
Fast-forward to 2022, and Taylor Swift broke Madonna’s record for the fastest female artist to score nine No. 1 albums in the UK. This came just a week after releasing her 10th album, Midnights.
The Magic of Music
From emotional breakups to viral videos and chart-topping records, October 29 stands out as a day filled with unforgettable moments in pop music.
Whether you’re streaming Midnights, revisiting The Dark Side of the Moon, or watching T-Pain’s acoustic sets, these stories remind us why music continues to connect generations.