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.

Sept 28, 1972: David Bowie Makes NYC Debut

It wasn’t just a concert. Bowie’s debut in New York City was an occasion that signaled his arrival at the cutting edge of the pop culture

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Sept. 27, 2019: Rod Stewart, Jeff Beck Concert Reunion

The former bandmates reunited on stage for their first concert in over 35 years. Both are now 2x Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

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Sept 27, 1986: Metallica’s Cliff Burton Dies

Many feel that Metallica, for all its global success, hasn’t been as great a band since their bassist died on this day. His bandmates may well agree

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Sept 26, 1964: Kinks’ ‘You Really Got Me’ Milestone

It’s far more than simply their first chart hit. It’s a song that influenced garage rock, heavy metal and punk – especially its guitar riff

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Remembering George Frayne, Musician Known as ‘Commander Cody’

The 8-piece band, with Frayne on keyboards and vocals, brilliantly fused country, rockabilly, western swing, R&B and vintage rock ’n’ roll

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September 25, 1980: The Death of John Bonham

Led Zeppelin had been rehearsing for their first North American tour in three years. Their beloved drummer, known as Bonzo, was found dead the next day

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Sept 25, 1965: Beatles Cartoon Series Debuts

After seeing the Beatles perform on The Ed Sullivan Show, Al Brodax approached the group’s management about creating an animated series. It used their actual songs

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September 24, 1991: Nirvana Releases ‘Nevermind’

An album that rose to #1 on its own strengths and the success of its first single, “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” rapidly transforming the band into stars

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Bob Dylan Surprises at Farm Aid 2023

He performed three songs on guitar, backed by members of the Heartbreakers

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Sept 23, 1980: Bob Marley’s Final Show

Bob Marley was showing and suffering from the effects of cancer when he played what would be his final concert, overcoming it to shine that night in 1980.

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