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  1. On This Day September 10 1982 – Silk Electric by Diana Ross Thirteenth Album Released

    On This Day September 10 1982 – Silk Electric by Diana Ross Thirteenth Album Released

    On this day September 10 1982, Diana Ross released her thirteenth studio album Silk Electric. The album blended Ross’s signature soulful vocals with polished 80s production, offering a mix of pop, funk, and dance oriented tracks that reflected the era’s evolving sound. Silk Electric featured...
  2. On This Day September 10 1982 – I Assassin by Gary Numan Fourth Album Released

    On This Day September 10 1982 – I Assassin by Gary Numan Fourth Album Released

    On this day September 10 1982, Gary Numan released his fourth studio album I Assassin. Known as a pioneer of electronic and new wave music, Numan continued to experiment with synthesizers while incorporating funk inspired basslines and atmospheric textures that gave the record a distinct sound...
  3. On This Day September 10 1982 – Peter Gabriel Released His Fourth Album Peter Gabriel 4: Security

    On This Day September 10 1982 – Peter Gabriel Released His Fourth Album Peter Gabriel 4: Security

    On this day September 10 1982, Peter Gabriel released his fourth solo album Peter Gabriel 4: Security. Known for its experimental sound, the album blended world music influences with electronic production, marking a bold creative step for Gabriel. Security featured notable tracks such as Shock...
  4. On This Day September 10 1988 – Sweet Child o Mine by Guns N Roses Became the Number 1 Song in America

    On This Day September 10 1988 – Sweet Child o Mine by Guns N Roses Became the Number 1 Song in America

    On this day September 10 1988, Sweet Child o Mine by Guns N Roses hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the band’s first and only US chart topping single. Featured on their groundbreaking debut album Appetite for Destruction, the song played a huge role in catapulting the group to...
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  5. On This Day September 10 1985 – Starship Released Their Debut Album Knee Deep in the Hoopla

    On This Day September 10 1985 – Starship Released Their Debut Album Knee Deep in the Hoopla

    On this day September 10 1985, Starship released their debut album Knee Deep in the Hoopla. Emerging from the breakup of Jefferson Starship, the newly formed band embraced a polished pop rock sound that was in step with the mid 1980s music scene. The album featured two massive singles, We Built...
  6. On This Day September 10 1983 – Maniac by Michael Sembello Became the Number 1 Song in America On this day Septem

    On This Day September 10 1983 – Maniac by Michael Sembello Became the Number 1 Song in America On this day Septem

    On this day September 10 1983, Maniac by Michael Sembello reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of the most iconic songs of the decade. Featured on the Flashdance soundtrack, the track captured the energy and determination of the film while also standing on its own as a...
  7. On This Day September 9 1987 – Earth, Sun, Moon by Love and Rockets Third Album Released

    On This Day September 9 1987 – Earth, Sun, Moon by Love and Rockets Third Album Released

    On this day September 9 1987, Love and Rockets released their third studio album Earth, Sun, Moon. After moving beyond their post Bauhaus beginnings, the band further developed their signature blend of alternative rock, psychedelic textures, and folk inspired melodies with this record. The...
  8. On This Day September 9 1985 – A Cappella by Todd Rundgren Twelfth Album Released

    On This Day September 9 1985 – A Cappella by Todd Rundgren Twelfth Album Released

    On this day September 9 1985, Todd Rundgren released his twelfth studio album A Cappella. Known for his innovative approach to music, Rundgren pushed boundaries once again with this record by creating an entire album using only his voice, processed through early digital sampling technology...
  9. On This Day September 9 1982 – Signals by Rush Ninth Album Released

    On This Day September 9 1982 – Signals by Rush Ninth Album Released

    On this day September 9 1982, Rush released their ninth studio album Signals. Following the massive success of Moving Pictures, the band continued to evolve by leaning further into synthesizers and exploring new wave influences while still keeping their progressive rock foundation intact...
  10. On This Day September 9 1980 – Out of Control by Peter Criss Second Solo Album Released

    On This Day September 9 1980 – Out of Control by Peter Criss Second Solo Album Released

    On this day September 9 1980, Peter Criss, the original drummer of KISS, released his second solo album Out of Control. Coming two years after his first self titled solo record, the album showcased Criss stepping further away from the KISS sound, leaning into rock and roll mixed with soulful...
  11. On This Day September 9 1989 – Hangin Tough by New Kids on the Block Became the Number 1 Song in America

    On This Day September 9 1989 – Hangin Tough by New Kids on the Block Became the Number 1 Song in America

    On this day September 9 1989, Hangin Tough by New Kids on the Block reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, cementing the group’s place at the top of the late 80s pop scene. The single, taken from their album of the same name, showcased their polished harmonies, catchy hooks, and teen idol...
  12. On This Day September 8 1988 – Suffer by Bad Religion Third Album Released

    On This Day September 8 1988 – Suffer by Bad Religion Third Album Released

    In 1988, Bad Religion released their third studio album Suffer, a record that is often credited with helping spark the revival of American punk rock in the late 1980s. After briefly disbanding and experimenting with different directions, the band returned with a sharp, fast, and uncompromising...
  13. On This Day September 8 1987 – Hold Your Fire by Rush Twelfth Album Released

    On This Day September 8 1987 – Hold Your Fire by Rush Twelfth Album Released

    In 1987, Rush released their twelfth studio album Hold Your Fire. By this time, the Canadian trio had firmly embraced the polished, synth driven sound that characterized much of their 80s output, blending progressive rock complexity with radio friendly accessibility. Hold Your Fire included...
  14. On This Day September 8 1987 – Go On by Mr Mister Third Album Released

    On This Day September 8 1987 – Go On by Mr Mister Third Album Released

    In 1987, Mr Mister released their third studio album Go On. Following the massive success of their 1985 album Welcome to the Real World, which featured chart toppers like Broken Wings and Kyrie, the band returned with a record that carried a more introspective and sophisticated tone. Go On...
  15. On This Day September 8 1986 – Bouncing off the Satellites by The B52s Fourth Album Released

    On This Day September 8 1986 – Bouncing off the Satellites by The B52s Fourth Album Released

    In 1986, The B52s released their fourth studio album Bouncing off the Satellites. Known for their quirky new wave style and playful energy, the band faced a difficult period during the making of this record due to the untimely death of guitarist Ricky Wilson. Despite the tragedy, the album was...
  16. On This Day September 8 1986 – Crash by The Human League Fifth Album Released

    On This Day September 8 1986 – Crash by The Human League Fifth Album Released

    In 1986, The Human League released their fifth studio album Crash, a record that marked a new chapter for the synth pop pioneers. Teaming up with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, best known for their work with Janet Jackson, the band embraced a funkier, more American influenced sound. Crash...
  17. On This Day September 8 1982 – Voyeur by Kim Carnes Seventh Album Released

    On This Day September 8 1982 – Voyeur by Kim Carnes Seventh Album Released

    On this day September 8 1982, Kim Carnes released her seventh studio album Voyeur. Following the massive success of her 1981 hit album Mistaken Identity and the chart topping single Bette Davis Eyes, Carnes returned with a record that blended her smoky vocals with a darker, edgier pop rock...
  18. On This Day September 8 1980 – Times Square Soundtrack Released

    On This Day September 8 1980 – Times Square Soundtrack Released

    On this day September 8 1980, the Times Square soundtrack was released as a companion album to the cult film of the same name. Issued as a double LP, the album became a standout of the early 80s thanks to its diverse mix of punk, new wave, and rock tracks that captured the raw energy of New York...
  19. On This Day September 7 1987 – Islands by Mike Oldfield Eleventh Album Released

    On This Day September 7 1987 – Islands by Mike Oldfield Eleventh Album Released

    On this day September 7 1987, Mike Oldfield released his eleventh studio album Islands. Known for his groundbreaking work on Tubular Bells and his blend of progressive and experimental sounds, Oldfield continued to expand his musical vision with a record that fused instrumental pieces and vocal...
  20. On This Day September 7 1987 – Actually by Pet Shop Boys Second Album Released

    On This Day September 7 1987 – Actually by Pet Shop Boys Second Album Released

    On this day September 7 1987, the Pet Shop Boys released their second studio album Actually. Following the success of their debut Please, the duo expanded their sound with a record that blended sharp pop hooks, polished production, and witty social commentary. It quickly became one of the...
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