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
Read MoreSept. 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
Read MoreSept 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
Read MoreRemembering 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
Read MoreSeptember 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
Read MoreSept 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
Read MoreSeptember 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
Read MoreBob Dylan Surprises at Farm Aid 2023
He performed three songs on guitar, backed by members of the Heartbreakers
Read MoreSept 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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