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  1. On This Day September 7 1984 – The Warning by Queensryche Debut Album Released

    On This Day September 7 1984 – The Warning by Queensryche Debut Album Released

    On this day September 7 1984, Queensryche released their debut studio album The Warning. Following the success of their self titled EP, the band expanded their ambitious sound into a full length record that mixed heavy metal power with progressive rock complexity. The result was an album that...
  2. On This Day September 7 1984 – Under Wraps by Jethro Tull Fifteenth Album Released

    On This Day September 7 1984 – Under Wraps by Jethro Tull Fifteenth Album Released

    On this day September 7 1984, Jethro Tull released their fifteenth studio album Under Wraps. Known for blending progressive rock with folk and hard rock influences throughout the 1970s, the band took a bold step into new territory with this release by heavily incorporating electronic elements...
  3. On This Day September 7 1984 – Dont Break the Oath by Mercyful Fate Second Album Released

    On This Day September 7 1984 – Dont Break the Oath by Mercyful Fate Second Album Released

    On this day September 7 1984, Mercyful Fate released their second studio album Dont Break the Oath. Building on the foundation of their debut, the band pushed their sound even further with darker themes, complex arrangements, and the dramatic vocal style of frontman King Diamond. The record...
  4. On This Day September 7 1984 – A Private Heaven by Sheena Easton Sixth Album Released

    On This Day September 7 1984 – A Private Heaven by Sheena Easton Sixth Album Released

    On this day September 7 1984, Sheena Easton released her sixth studio album A Private Heaven. The record marked a turning point in her career as she embraced a bolder, more contemporary sound that leaned heavily into 80s pop and dance influences. Moving away from her earlier ballad focused...
  5. On This Day September 7 1982 – As One by Kool and The Gang Fourteenth Album Released

    On This Day September 7 1982 – As One by Kool and The Gang Fourteenth Album Released

    On this day September 7 1982, Kool and The Gang released their fourteenth studio album As One. Coming off the success of their earlier work in the late 70s and early 80s, the group continued to refine their blend of funk, soul, and pop with this release, offering a polished sound that reflected...
  6. On This Day September 7 1981 – Burning Blue Soul by Matt Johnson Debut Album Released

    On This Day September 7 1981 – Burning Blue Soul by Matt Johnson Debut Album Released

    On this day September 7 1981, Matt Johnson released his debut album Burning Blue Soul. Best known later as the driving force behind The The, Johnson’s first record was a bold and experimental effort that introduced his distinctive style to the post punk and alternative scenes of the early 80s...
  7. On This Day September 8 1980 – Never for Ever by Kate Bush Third Album Released

    On This Day September 8 1980 – Never for Ever by Kate Bush Third Album Released

    On this day September 8 1980, Kate Bush released her third studio album Never for Ever. The record was a landmark in her career as it became the first album by a female solo artist to debut at number one on the UK Albums Chart. It also marked the first time Bush took full control as co producer...
  8. On This Day September 7 1988 – Need You Tonight by INXS Won Video of the Year at the 5th Annual MTV Music Awards

    On This Day September 7 1988 – Need You Tonight by INXS Won Video of the Year at the 5th Annual MTV Music Awards

    On this day September 7 1988, INXS reached a new career milestone when their smash single Need You Tonight won Video of the Year at the 5th Annual MTV Video Music Awards. The recognition marked a defining moment for the band, showing how their sleek image and stylish visuals matched the energy...
  9. On This Day September 7 1985 – St Elmos Fire Man in Motion by John Parr Hit Number 1 on the US Billboard Charts

    On This Day September 7 1985 – St Elmos Fire Man in Motion by John Parr Hit Number 1 on the US Billboard Charts

    On this day September 7 1985, John Parr’s powerhouse single St Elmos Fire Man in Motion climbed to number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Written for the film St Elmos Fire, the song was more than just a movie theme. Inspired by Canadian athlete Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion world tour to raise...
  10. On This Day September 7 1984 – 18 Year Old Janet Jackson Eloped With Singer James DeBarge

    On This Day September 7 1984 – 18 Year Old Janet Jackson Eloped With Singer James DeBarge

    On this day September 7 1984, 18 year old Janet Jackson made headlines when she eloped with singer James DeBarge of the R&B group DeBarge. At the time, Janet was just beginning to step into the spotlight with her own career, while James was already known for hits with his family band. Their...
  11. On This Day September 7 1987 – Bad by Michael Jackson Released

    On This Day September 7 1987 – Bad by Michael Jackson Released

    On this day September 7 1987, Michael Jackson released Bad, the highly anticipated follow up to Thriller. With expectations at an all time high, Jackson delivered an album that not only lived up to the hype but also cemented his status as the King of Pop. Bad was packed with hit singles...
  12. On This Day September 7 1988 – And Justice for All by Metallica Fourth Album Released

    On This Day September 7 1988 – And Justice for All by Metallica Fourth Album Released

    On this day September 7 1988, Metallica released their fourth studio album And Justice for All. Following the tragic death of bassist Cliff Burton in 1986, the album introduced Jason Newsted on bass and marked a powerful continuation of the band’s evolution. And Justice for All stood out for...
  13. On This Day September 7 1987 – A Momentary Lapse of Reason by Pink Floyd Thirteenth Album Released

    On This Day September 7 1987 – A Momentary Lapse of Reason by Pink Floyd Thirteenth Album Released

    On this day September 7 1987, Pink Floyd released their thirteenth studio album A Momentary Lapse of Reason. It was the band’s first project without Roger Waters and marked a new era led by David Gilmour. Despite internal challenges, the album reaffirmed Pink Floyd’s place as one of the biggest...
  14. On This Day September 7 1987 – The Last One to Know by Reba McEntire Thirteenth Album Released

    On This Day September 7 1987 – The Last One to Know by Reba McEntire Thirteenth Album Released

    On this day September 7 1987, Reba McEntire released her thirteenth studio album The Last One to Know. By this point in her career, McEntire had already established herself as one of the most important voices in country music, and this record further reinforced her growing legacy. The Last One...
  15. On This Day September 6 1989 – The MTV Music Awards Aired

    On This Day September 6 1989 – The MTV Music Awards Aired

    On this day September 6 1989, the MTV Video Music Awards aired, showcasing the height of music video culture in the late 80s. The event celebrated the artistry and creativity that had turned MTV into a cultural force, with artists pushing boundaries through both visuals and live performances...
  16. On This Day September 6 1987 – Madonna Ended the Whos That Girl Tour in Florence Italy

    On This Day September 6 1987 – Madonna Ended the Whos That Girl Tour in Florence Italy

    On this day September 6 1987, Madonna closed out her massive Whos That Girl Tour with a final concert in Florence, Italy. The tour had kicked off earlier that summer on June 14 in Osaka, Japan, and over the course of nearly three months it became one of the most talked about live events of the...
  17. On This Day September 6 1989 – Wake Me When It’s Over by Faster Pussycat Second Album Released

    On This Day September 6 1989 – Wake Me When It’s Over by Faster Pussycat Second Album Released

    On this day September 6 1989, Faster Pussycat returned with their second studio record Wake Me When It’s Over. Arriving near the end of the decade, the album sharpened the band’s street level grit with a more polished late 80s rock sound. The guitars hit with swagger, the rhythms stay tight...
  18. On This Day September 6 1989 – Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz Debut Album Released

    On This Day September 6 1989 – Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz Debut Album Released

    On this day September 6 1989, Lenny Kravitz introduced himself to the world with his debut album Let Love Rule. Arriving at the close of the decade, the record immediately stood out because of its throwback influences. Kravitz blended rock, soul, funk, and psychedelic touches into a sound that...
  19. On This Day September 6 1982 – Johnny Cash Released His Sixty Eighth Album The Adventures of Johnny Cash

    On This Day September 6 1982 – Johnny Cash Released His Sixty Eighth Album The Adventures of Johnny Cash

    On this day September 6 1982, Johnny Cash released his sixty eighth studio album The Adventures of Johnny Cash. The record was produced by Billy Sherrill and marked another chapter in Cash’s long and influential career. The album included songs such as We Must Believe in Magic, Fairweather...
  20. On This Day September 6 1982 – Frida Released Her Third Solo Album Somethings Going On

    On This Day September 6 1982 – Frida Released Her Third Solo Album Somethings Going On

    On this day September 6 1982, Frida, best known as a member of ABBA, released her third solo album Somethings Going On. The record marked a major step in her career as she worked outside of ABBA with a new sound and new collaborators. The album was produced by Phil Collins of Genesis, who also...
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