On This Day
We take you back into classic rock’s history and legacy to note important events that happened on this date as well as celebrate the birthdays of major musical artists and mourn their passing.
September 20, 1973: Jim Croce Dies
His national career only lasted some two years. But classic hits like the #1 songs “Bad Bad Leroy Brown” and “I Got a Name” keep his memory alive
Read More
Rolling Stones Perform Private Concert Prior to 2021 Tour
Days before the 2021 edition of the No Filter tour began, the group played a private concert at Gillette Stadium, their first since Charlie Watts’ passing
Read More
September 20, 2021: Genesis Opens Reunion Tour
The Last Domino, delayed for a year, was the first reunion tour for Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks since 2007.
Read More
Sept 19, 1985: PMRC vs Rockers Senate Hearings
Record labels had already punked out and agreed to put warning labels on certain records. Speaking for the defense: the team of Zappa, Snider and Denver
Read More
Sept 18, 1976: Boston Releases ‘More Than a Feeling’
The song helped launch the band to superstardom with one of the most successful debut albums of all-time. Some wild facts
Read More
Sept 18, 2017: Annie Lennox, Dhani Harrison Sing ‘Isn’t It a Pity’
The singer received the George Harrison Global Citizen Award in New York City and invited the legend’s son to join her onstage
Read More
The Who’s Explosive Appearance on The Smothers Brothers Show
The Who had a blast on their now-legendary U.S. TV show debut and were a smash hit – literally – as Keith Moon’s drum kit exploded
Read More
Tributes (in 2024) For JD Souther Who Co-Wrote Eagles’ ‘Heartache Tonight,’ ‘Best of My Love’
The singer-songwriter’s death at age 78 came one week before he was set to begin a tour with fellow singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff
Read More
Sept 16, 2016: Ex Eagles Members Denied Kennedy Center Honors
Eagles fans had petitioned the organization to allow Don Felder, Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner to be recognized with the Core Four. Only those who “carried the torch” are being honored
Read More
When Lou Reed Played the White House
The onetime underground rocker played for the assembled dignitaries, politicians and guests who enjoyed “Sweet Jane” as their after dinner treat
Read More