2005 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2005. == Specific locations == 2005 in British music 2005 in Irish music 2005 in Norwegian music 2005 in Scandinavian music 2005 in South Korean music 2005 in Swiss music == Specific genres == 2005 in classical music 2005 in country music 2005 in heavy metal music 2005 in hip-hop music 2005 in jazz 2005 in Latin music 2005 in progressive rock 2005 in rock music == Events == === January === January 1 – In most of Europe, copyright expired on a number of classic pop and rock'n'roll songs recorded in 1954 and earlier, including Bill Haley's "Rock Around the Clock", and "Only You" by The Platters.