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  1. On This Day September 1 1984 – Whats Love Got to Do with It Reached Number One

    On This Day September 1 1984 – Whats Love Got to Do with It Reached Number One

    On this day September 1 1984, Whats Love Got to Do with It by Tina Turner reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. The track became the most successful solo hit of her career and solidified her remarkable comeback after years away from mainstream attention. It was the second single from...
  2. On This Day September 1 1981 – Private Eyes Released

    On This Day September 1 1981 – Private Eyes Released

    On this day September 1 1981, Hall and Oates released their tenth studio album, Private Eyes. Coming off the success of Voices the previous year, the duo leaned further into their polished mix of pop, soul, and rock with a cleaner production style that matched the rising influence of music...
  3. On This Day August 31 1989 – The Rolling Stones Opened Their Steel Wheels North American Tour in Philadelphia

    On This Day August 31 1989 – The Rolling Stones Opened Their Steel Wheels North American Tour in Philadelphia

    On this day August 31 1989, The Rolling Stones kicked off their massive Steel Wheels North American Tour with an electrifying show in Philadelphia. This tour marked the band's grand return to the road after a seven year break from touring and served as a comeback of sorts following years of...
  4. On This Day August 31 1982 – Ronnie James Dio Played His Final Show With Black Sabbath

    On This Day August 31 1982 – Ronnie James Dio Played His Final Show With Black Sabbath

    On this day August 31 1982, Ronnie James Dio performed for the last time as lead singer of Black Sabbath during the Mob Rules Tour. The final concert took place in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, marking the end of a short but powerful chapter in the band's history. Dio had joined the group in 1979...
  5. On This Day August 31 1983 – All Night Long Released

    On This Day August 31 1983 – All Night Long Released

    On this day August 31 1983, Lionel Richie released his iconic single All Night Long from the album Can't Slow Down. Blending pop, soul, and Caribbean rhythms, the track became a defining hit of the decade and showcased Richie's versatility as a solo artist. The upbeat party anthem topped the...
  6. On This Day August 31 1987 – Darklands Released

    On This Day August 31 1987 – Darklands Released

    On this day August 31 1987, The Jesus and Mary Chain released their second album Darklands. Stepping away from the feedback drenched chaos of their debut, the band embraced a more melodic and introspective sound. The tracks were built around brooding vocals, drum machines, and layered guitar...
  7. On This Day August 31 1987 – Wonderful Life Released

    On This Day August 31 1987 – Wonderful Life Released

    On this day August 31 1987, Black released his debut album Wonderful Life. The album delivered a hauntingly beautiful mix of melancholic lyrics and elegant production, anchored by the timeless title track that became a defining anthem for reflective pop in the late 80s. Wonderful Life carved a...
  8. On This Day August 31 1987 – Document Released

    On This Day August 31 1987 – Document Released

    On this day August 31 1987, R.E.M. released their fifth studio album, Document. This was the album that marked a turning point for the band, transitioning them from underground college radio favorites to mainstream rock figures. Document featured a tighter, more urgent sound compared to their...
  9. On This Day August 31 1983 – Hello Big Man Released

    On This Day August 31 1983 – Hello Big Man Released

    On this day August 31 1983, Carly Simon released her twelfth studio album, Hello Big Man. The album marked a return to a more personal and jazz-infused sound for Simon after exploring pop and rock throughout the late 70s and early 80s. With its smooth arrangements and autobiographical lyrics...
  10. On This Day August 31 1981 – Fire of Love Released

    On This Day August 31 1981 – Fire of Love Released

    On this day August 31 1981, The Gun Club released their debut album Fire of Love. A powerful and gritty blend of punk, blues, and rockabilly, the album introduced a sound that stood apart from the polished production dominating the early 80s charts. Fronted by Jeffrey Lee Pierce, The Gun Club...
  11. On This Day August 31 1987 – Michael Jackson Released His Seventh Album Bad

    On This Day August 31 1987 – Michael Jackson Released His Seventh Album Bad

    On this day August 31 1987, Michael Jackson released his seventh studio album Bad, the long-awaited follow-up to Thriller. The album marked a shift in Jackson’s sound, image, and creative direction. Packed with chart-topping singles like Bad, The Way You Make Me Feel, Man in the Mirror, and...
  12. On This Day August 31 1984 – MuchMusic Premiered in Canada

    On This Day August 31 1984 – MuchMusic Premiered in Canada

    On this day August 31 1984, Canada's answer to MTV officially launched as MuchMusic hit the airwaves. With a bold and distinctly Canadian identity, MuchMusic quickly became the nation's home for music videos, artist interviews, countdown shows, and groundbreaking specialty programs. The very...
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  13. On This Day August 30 1988 – Slow Turning by John Hiatt Was Released

    On This Day August 30 1988 – Slow Turning by John Hiatt Was Released

    On this day August 30 1988, Slow Turning by John Hiatt was released. As his ninth studio album, it followed the critically acclaimed Bring the Family and solidified Hiatt’s status as one of the most respected songwriters of the decade. The album blended rock, roots, country, and blues with...
  14. On This Day August 30 1988 – Other Roads by Boz Scaggs Was Released in Canada on CD and Vinyl

    On This Day August 30 1988 – Other Roads by Boz Scaggs Was Released in Canada on CD and Vinyl

    On this day August 30 1988, Other Roads by Boz Scaggs was released in Canada on both CD and vinyl. This marked the official return of Scaggs after an eight year recording break, following the success of his 1980 album Middle Man. The album blended adult contemporary, soft rock, and polished soul...
  15. On This Day August 30 1988 – Danzig by Danzig Was Released

    On This Day August 30 1988 – Danzig by Danzig Was Released

    On this day August 30 1988, Danzig by Danzig was released. As the debut album from Glenn Danzig’s new band after his time with the Misfits and Samhain, it introduced a heavier, blues driven metal sound that set the tone for the group’s dark and powerful style. Produced by Rick Rubin, the album...
  16. On This Day August 30 1988 – Chameleon Days by Yanni Was Released

    On This Day August 30 1988 – Chameleon Days by Yanni Was Released

    On this day August 30 1988, Chameleon Days by Yanni was released. As his fourth studio album, it marked a turning point in his career with a more melodic and accessible sound that helped bring instrumental new age music into the mainstream. The album featured tracks like Marching Season...
  17. On This Day August 30 1983 – Mummer by XTC Was Released

    On This Day August 30 1983 – Mummer by XTC Was Released

    On this day August 30 1983, Mummer by XTC was released. As the band’s sixth studio album, it marked a major transition in both sound and direction following their decision to stop touring entirely after frontman Andy Partridge experienced severe stage fright. The result was a more introspective...
  18. On This Day August 30 1989 – When I See You Smile by Bad English Was Released

    On This Day August 30 1989 – When I See You Smile by Bad English Was Released

    On this day August 30 1989, When I See You Smile by Bad English was released. The power ballad quickly became the group’s most successful song, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and defining their place in late 80s rock history. Written by hitmaker Diane Warren, the track blended...
  19. On This Day August 30 1986 – Higher Love by Steve Winwood Hit Number One in the US

    On This Day August 30 1986 – Higher Love by Steve Winwood Hit Number One in the US

    On this day August 30 1986, Higher Love by Steve Winwood reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The upbeat and soulful track became the first chart topping hit of Winwood’s solo career and brought his album Back in the High Life into the spotlight. Featuring Chaka Khan on backing vocals...
  20. On This Day August 30 1980 – Sailing by Christopher Cross Hit Number One in the US

    On This Day August 30 1980 – Sailing by Christopher Cross Hit Number One in the US

    On this day August 30 1980, Sailing by Christopher Cross reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The smooth and soothing ballad became a defining track of the early 1980s soft rock movement, blending gentle melodies with reflective lyrics that captured a sense of peace and escape. Featured...
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