Tag "classic rock"
Sept 29, 2015: Beatles – Brian Epstein Contract Sold at Auction
The highly unique item had been signed by all four members only days before the release of the band’s first single in 1962
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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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Eric Clapton Returns to MSG For Rare Concert
For the first of six September U.S. dates, Slowhand, now 72, gave the Garden crowd a familiar taste of his traditional blues-oriented set. Watch video highlights
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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 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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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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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 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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