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 25, 1980: 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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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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Sept 22, 1985: First Farm Aid Concert is Star-Packed
An off-the-cuff comment by Bob Dylan at Live Aid about the plight of the American farmer led to its creation. Watch some of the great performances that first year
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Sept 21, 2020: Tommy DeVito, an Original Member of the Four Seasons, Dies
The group’s baritone vocalist and lead guitarist departed in 1970 and sold his share of the group’s rights to Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio. He was 92
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September 21, 2011: REM Retires
With virtually little hoopla, no farewell celebrations, and in a genuine spirit of friendship and shared respect – Imagine that – the band break up
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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
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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
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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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