1993 in music

See also: 1992 in music, other events of 1993, 1994 in music and the list of 'years in music'.

Albums Released

• Smeared - Sloan
• Jerky Boys - Jerky Boys
• Palbo Honey - Radiohead
• Transient Random-Noise Bursts With Announcements - Stereolab
• The Groop Played Space Age Bachelor Pad Music - Stereolab

Top Hits

• "Hey Jealousy" - Gin Blossoms
• "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" - The Proclaimers
• "Deeper And Deeper" - Madonna
• "Man On The Moon" - R.E.M.
• "Cryin'" - Aerosmith
• "I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)" - Meatloaf

Events

Births

Deaths

• December 4 - Frank Zappa, American rock musician/composer
• December 5 - Doug Hopkins, guitarist and songwriter for Gin Blossoms

Awards

• The following artists are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: The Animals, The Band, Duane Eddy, The Grateful Dead, Elton John, John Lennon, Bob Marley and Rod Stewart