On This Day: April 14

April 14th, 2025 by Liz Kosik

1. 1958: The first stereo LP record was offered to the public by Capitol Records, marking a shift in how people experienced recorded music.

2. 1969: The recording of “The Ballad of John and Yoko” began at Abbey Road Studios with only John Lennon and Paul McCartney present.

3. 1980: Iron Maiden released their self-titled debut album, introducing the band that would become a major force in heavy metal.

4. 1995: Burl Ives, folk singer and actor best known for “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” died at age 85.

5. 2000: Metallica filed a lawsuit against Napster, beginning a high-profile legal battle over digital music sharing.