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, 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Sept 15, 2019: Ric Ocasek, Cars Co-Founder, Found Dead
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, wrote and sung some of the new wave band’s biggest hits, including “Best Friend’s Girl” and “Good Times Roll”
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Sept 14, 2021: Tributes For Norm Macdonald, Unique Comedic Voice
The comedian, 61, served as the Weekend Update anchor on TV’s Saturday Night Live for three of his five seasons on the sketch comedy program
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Sept 15, 2017: McCartney Welcomes Guest at MSG: Springsteen
He’d already dazzled the Garden audience with a non-stop parade of Beatles, Wings and solo tunes, but Macca still had a big surprise in store
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