This Day In Rock History

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: September 24th


1979 The Eagles release their sixth studio album, “The Long Run,” which sells seven million copies in the U.S. “Heartache Tonight” goes on to win a Grammy for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.



source: rockintown

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: September 24th


1982 - Prince's "1999" single was released.

2013 - The Metallica album "Metallica Through the Never" was released. It was the soundtrack album for the film of the same name.


source: onthisday

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: September 24th


1933 Mel Taylor (drummer for The Ventures) is born in New York City to a family that will include future Canned Heat bassist Larry Taylor.

1941 Linda McCartney (Wings) is born Linda Eastman in New York City.

1942 Gerry Marsden, frontman and namesake of Gerry and the Pacemakers, is born in Liverpool, England.

1970 Smokey Robinson and the Miracles releases "Tears Of A Clown."


source: calendarsongfacts

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: September 24th


"The Razor’s Edge,” AC/DC’s 12th studio album, arrives. Sales top 5 million copies. 1990

The Red Hot Chili Peppers release “Blood Sugar Sex Magik,” their fifth studio album. Over 10 million copies are sold worldwide. 1991

source: rockintown

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: September 24th


2004, The Strat Pack: Live in Concert was held at Wembley Arena in London marking the 50th Anniversary of the Fender Stratocaster guitar. The concert featured Ronnie Wood, Joe Walsh, Gary Moore, Brian May, David Gilmour, Albert Lee, Andy Fairweather-Low, Hank Marvin and many more.


source: internetfm

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: September 24th


1966 - Jimi Hendrix and his manager, Chas Chandler, arrived in London on a flight from New York. Hendrix landed in the U.K. with only the clothes he was wearing, having sold his other belongings to pay a previous hotel bill. One of the first things Hendrix did after arriving in England was legally change his name from James to Jimi.


source: thecurrent

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: September 24th


1998 - Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) threw out the first pitch at the Expos-Cardinal game in St. Louis, MO.


source: onthisday

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Music History: September 24th


A few albums that was released....


1971 ● T. Rex —— Electric Warrior ► Glam Rock

1973 ● Roy Orbison —— Milestones ► Pop-Rock

1975 ● Rush —— Caress Of Steel ► Prog Rock

1990 ● Megadeth —— Rust In Peace ► Heavy Metal

1990 ● Badfinger —— Day After Day: Live ► Pop-Rock

1991 ● The Cult —— Ceremony ► Hard Rock

1993 ● Led Zeppelin —— The Complete Studio Recordings ► Hard Rock

2002 ● Blue Öyster Cult —— A Long Day’s Night ► Metal


source: drrocksblog&roll

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: September 25th



1972 Black Sabbath released their fourth studio album, 'Black Sabbath Vol. 4'. The album which features a monochrome photograph of Ozzy Osbourne with hands raised, taken during a Black Sabbath concert was originally to be titled 'Snowblind', after one of several songs referring to the band's cocaine use.

1980 John Bonham, drummer with Led Zeppelin, died aged 32 after a heavy drinking session. ‘Bonzo’ was found dead at guitarists Jimmy Page's house of what was described as asphyxiation, after inhaling his own vomit after excessive vodka consumption, (40 shots in 4 hours). During live sets his drum solo, ‘Moby Dick,’ would often last for half an hour and regularly featured his use of his bare hands. In 2007, Ludwig issued a limited edition drum kit in Bonham's memory.

1999 Stephen Canaday of The Ozark Mountain Daredevils was killed when the vintage WW II plane he was flying in, rolled, inverted and crashed into a tree. The pilot failed to maintain speed which resulted in a stall.


source: thisdayinmusic

 

[CrazyConnie]

This Day In Rock History: September 25th


2017 At the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers play their last concert, as Petty dies a week later. The show is the last stop on their 40th Anniversary tour.

source: calendarsongfacts