On This Day in Rock History: September 2
ALAN FREED, the disc jockey credited with naming rock & roll, was born Albert James Freed on December 15, 1921, near Johnstown, PA. In 1933 the Freed family moved to Salem, Ohio.
This Humble phrase would come to Rock the planet and every living person on it. From Elvis, The Beatles, and Led Zeppelin to Pearl Jam, Nirvana and Jet, the inspiration these rockers provide
leave us with a since of growth and power that can only be felt in Music... Especially Rock.
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2009 – Guy Babylon, keyboard player with the Elton John Band died of a heart — 2009 – Guy Babylon, keyboard player with the Elton John Band died of a heart attack while swimming in his pool at his home in Los Angeles, California. Share [...]
2005 – During NBC’s A Concert for Hurricane Relief, rapper Kanye — 2005 – During NBC’s A Concert for Hurricane Relief, rapper Kanye West attacks President George W. Bush for not responding quickly enough to New Orleans’ flooding. “George Bush doesn’t care [...]
2004 – Imprisoned rapper Shyne (“Jimmie Choo”) sends a fax to MTV — 2004 – Imprisoned rapper Shyne (“Jimmie Choo”) sends a fax to MTV protesting his prison’s “Taliban phone rules.” The Clinton Correctional Facility denied Shyne phone privileges after it discovered he [...]
2004 – R&B singer Ciara scores her first No. 1, as “Goodies — 2004 – R&B singer Ciara scores her first No. 1, as “Goodies,” featuring rapper Petey Pablo, knocks Terror Squad’s “Lean Back” off the top spot. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll [...]
2003 – Punk legends the Clash receive a lifetime achievement award — 2003 – Punk legends the Clash receive a lifetime achievement award at the GQ Men of the Year awards in London. Jamiroquai’s Jay Kay is named Most Stylish Man. Share and [...]
2003 – Fortune names Sean “P. Diddy” Combs the richest entertainer — 2003 – Fortune names Sean “P. Diddy” Combs the richest entertainer on their 40 Under 40 list of multi-millionaires. According to the magazine, Combs has made $293.7 million. Share and Enjoy [...]
2003 – Brazilian recording artist Gilberto Gil is … — 2003 – Brazilian recording artist Gilberto Gil is honored as the 2003 Latin Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Person of the Year. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
2001 – E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons … — 2001 – E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons is forced to take an unexpected break during a concert in Asbury Park, N.J., when someone calls in a bomb threat. After [...]
2000 – Many fans leave a Def Leppard concert at the Oregon State Fair — 2000 – Many fans leave a Def Leppard concert at the Oregon State Fair disappointed. The band was accused of playing too quietly, in order to obey local noise ordinances. [...]
2000 – Destiny’s Child, Mary J. Blige, and Angie S… — 2000 – Destiny’s Child, Mary J. Blige, and Angie Stone each take home two trophies at the 2000 Soul Train Lady Of Soul Awards, held at the Santa Monica, Calif., [...]
1997 – Sir Rudolph Bing, the autocratic impressari… — 1997 – Sir Rudolph Bing, the autocratic impressario who propelled New York’s Metropolitan Opera to new heights in popularity and artistic achievement during 22 years as general manager, dies at [...]
1997 – Pioneering Latin-rock act WAR releases its … — 1997 – Pioneering Latin-rock act WAR releases its 20th album, “Coleccion Latina,” on Avenue Records. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1996 – Violinist Cyril Reuben dies at the age of 7… — 1996 – Violinist Cyril Reuben dies at the age of 70. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1996 – Composer Otto Luening dies at the age of 96… — 1996 – Composer Otto Luening dies at the age of 96. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1995 – A seven-hour concert with dozens of stars, … — 1995 – A seven-hour concert with dozens of stars, including Jerry Lee Lewis, Aretha Franklin and Bob Dylan, caps the opening of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and [...]
1993 – At the MTV Video Music Awards, Neil Young joins — 1993 – At the MTV Video Music Awards, Neil Young joins Pearl Jam to perform “Rockin’ in the Free World.” Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1989 – The Cars’ Ric Ocasek marries supermodel Paulina Porizkova — 1989 – The Cars’ Ric Ocasek marries supermodel Paulina Porizkova as guys everywhere ask, “Why?” I guess… ‘that’s just what she needed!’ Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1989 – “Cold Hearted” becomes Paula Abdul’s third — 1989 – “Cold Hearted” becomes Paula Abdul’s third consecutive No. 1 single. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1987 – The Amnesty International Tour starts in Lo… — 1987 – The Amnesty International Tour starts in London, starring Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Peter Gabriel and Tracy Chapman. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1986 – While still in school, 16-year-old Debbie G… — 1986 – While still in school, 16-year-old Debbie Gibson signs a contract with Atlantic Records and begins recording the album “Out of the Blue.” Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1980 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Upside Down,… — 1980 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Upside Down,” Diana Ross. The song stays at No. 1 for four weeks, the longest reign of any Ross song. Share and Enjoy [...]
1978 – Teddy Pendergrass illustrates how smooth he is by holding a “Ladies — 1978 – Teddy Pendergrass illustrates how smooth he is by holding a “Ladies Only” concert at New York’s Avery Fisher Hall. The lover man makes sure everyone in the audience [...]
1978 – George Harrison marries Olivia Trinidad Arias, a secretary — 1978 – George Harrison marries Olivia Trinidad Arias, a secretary with his Dark Horse record label. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1976 – The first issue of Musician magazine is pub… — 1976 – The first issue of Musician magazine is published. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1975 – It isn’t easy trying to turn a ticketed festival into a free one — 1975 – It isn’t easy trying to turn a ticketed festival into a free one. Some 500 ticketless fans hoping to see Jefferson Starship and the Doobie Brothers storm the [...]
1972 – Gilbert O’Sullivan is still at No. 1 with “Alone Again (Naturally) — 1972 – Gilbert O’Sullivan is still at No. 1 with “Alone Again (Naturally),” but at No. 2 are the Hollies with “Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress).” Share and Enjoy [...]
1971 – Former Grateful Dead manager Lenny Hart is arrested and charged — 1971 – Former Grateful Dead manager Lenny Hart is arrested and charged with embezzling $70,000 from the band. The same day, the band release their second live album, titled Grateful [...]
1971 – The Rolling Stones are reported to be suing their former managers — 1971 – The Rolling Stones are reported to be suing their former managers Andrew Loog Oldham and Eric Easton. The band accuses the pair of withholding royalties from it during [...]
1970 – Genesis run an advertisement for a drummer in th — 1970 – Genesis run an advertisement for a drummer in the English magazine Melody Maker. Former child actor-turned-skins beater Phil Collins answers and convinces the band to hire him by [...]
1965 – The Beatles release “Yesterday.” The Paul McCartney song becomes — 1965 – The Beatles release “Yesterday.” The Paul McCartney song becomes one of the world’s most-played records. That evening the band plays the Cow Palace in Daly City, Calif., enduring [...]
1965 – The Rolling Stones appear on British TV’s Ready Steady Go — 1965 – The Rolling Stones appear on British TV’s Ready Steady Go! Mick Jagger and Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham perform a skit in which they duet on Sonny [...]
1963 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “My Boyfriend… — 1963 – No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “My Boyfriend’s Back,” The Angels. The group is the first white all-female group to have a No. 1 record. Share and Enjoy some [...]
1952 – Chris Knox, perhaps New Zealand’s most famous — 1952 – Chris Knox, perhaps New Zealand’s most famous punk rocker, is born in Invercargill. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1943 – Rosalyn Ashford, best known as one of the Vandell — 1943 – Rosalyn Ashford, best known as one of the Vandellas behind Martha Reeves, is born in Detroit. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1943 – Singer Rosalind Ashford of Martha & the Van… — 1943 – Singer Rosalind Ashford of Martha & the Vandellas is born in Detroit. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1940 – Teen idol Jimmy Clanton (“Just a Dream”) is born — 1940 – Teen idol Jimmy Clanton (“Just a Dream”) is born in Baton Rouge, La. Share and Enjoy some Rock-n-Roll History:
1939 – Bobby Purify of the soul duo James & Bobby Purify (“I’m Your — 1939 – Bobby Purify of the soul duo James & Bobby Purify (“I’m Your Puppet”) is born in Tallahassee, Fla., some five years before his younger brother. Share and Enjoy some [...]
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