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  1. On This Day September 26, 1986 – Vigilante by Magnum Was Released

    On This Day September 26, 1986 – Vigilante by Magnum Was Released

    On this day September 26, 1986 Vigilante by Magnum was released. The album marked a significant step forward for the British rock band, blending melodic rock with powerful anthems and polished production that expanded their sound and appeal. Produced by Roger Taylor of Queen, Vigilante featured...
  2. On This Day September 26, 1983 – Shout at the Devil by Motley Crue Was Released

    On This Day September 26, 1983 – Shout at the Devil by Motley Crue Was Released

    On this day September 26, 1983 Shout at the Devil by Motley Crue was released. Serving as the band’s second studio album, it marked their breakthrough into mainstream success and cemented their reputation as one of the defining acts of the 1980s heavy metal scene. The album delivered a louder...
  3. On This Day September 26, 1989 – Laughter by The Mighty Lemon Drops Was Released

    On This Day September 26, 1989 – Laughter by The Mighty Lemon Drops Was Released

    On this day September 26, 1989 Laughter by The Mighty Lemon Drops was released. The band’s third studio album marked a more polished and melodic evolution of their sound, blending jangly guitar driven rock with thoughtful songwriting and catchy hooks. Laughter captured the band at a creative...
  4. On This Day September 25, 1981 – The Rolling Stones Opened Their US Tour in Philadelphia

    On This Day September 25, 1981 – The Rolling Stones Opened Their US Tour in Philadelphia

    On this day September 25, 1981 The Rolling Stones kicked off their highly anticipated US tour with a massive concert in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The tour supported their album Tattoo You and marked one of the biggest rock events of the early 80s, drawing huge crowds and critical acclaim. The...
  5. On This Day September 25, 1980 – Led Zeppelin Drummer John Bonham Was Found Dead by Bandmate John Paul Jones

    On This Day September 25, 1980 – Led Zeppelin Drummer John Bonham Was Found Dead by Bandmate John Paul Jones

    On this day September 25, 1980 legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham was found dead by bandmate John Paul Jones at the age of 32. Bonham’s sudden death marked a devastating moment in rock history and ultimately led to the breakup of one of the most influential bands of all time. Known for...
  6. On This Day September 25, 1982 – Abracadabra by the Steve Miller Band Became the Number One Song in America for the Second Time

    On This Day September 25, 1982 – Abracadabra by the Steve Miller Band Became the Number One Song in America for the Second Time

    On this day September 25, 1982 the Steve Miller Band’s single Abracadabra returned to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the number one song in America for the second time. Originally released earlier that year, the track had already topped the charts before climbing back again due to...
  7. On This Day September 24, 1984 – The Honeydrippers Released Volume One

    On This Day September 24, 1984 – The Honeydrippers Released Volume One

    On this day September 24, 1984 The Honeydrippers released their EP Volume One. Formed by Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin, the group was a side project that paid tribute to the rhythm and blues music of the 1950s and early 1960s. The record featured covers of classic songs such as Sea of Love and...
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  8. On This Day September 24, 1984 – David Bowie Released Tonight

    On This Day September 24, 1984 – David Bowie Released Tonight

    On this day September 24, 1984 David Bowie released his sixteenth studio album, Tonight. Following the massive success of Let’s Dance, Bowie shifted toward a more relaxed and pop influenced sound, blending reggae, soul, and rock elements throughout the record. The album included the hit single...
  9. On This Day September 24, 1980 – Utopia Released Deface the Music

    On This Day September 24, 1980 – Utopia Released Deface the Music

    On this day September 24, 1980 Utopia released their fifth studio album, Deface the Music. Known for their experimental style, the band took a creative turn with this record by crafting songs that closely resembled the sound and style of The Beatles. The album featured tracks like I Just Want...
  10. On This Day September 23, 1986 – Boston Released Third Stage

    On This Day September 23, 1986 – Boston Released Third Stage

    On this day September 23, 1986 Boston released their third studio album, Third Stage. After an eight year gap since their previous album, the band returned with a polished and powerful collection that quickly became a major success. Third Stage featured the chart topping single Amanda, which...
  11. On This Day September 23, 1986 – Tina Turner Released Break Every Rule

    On This Day September 23, 1986 – Tina Turner Released Break Every Rule

    On this day September 23, 1986 Tina Turner released her sixth studio album, Break Every Rule. Following the massive success of her comeback album Private Dancer, Turner continued her dominance of the decade with a record that blended rock, pop, and soulful ballads. The album featured standout...
  12. On This Day September 23, 1985 – 10,000 Maniacs Released The Wishing Chair

    On This Day September 23, 1985 – 10,000 Maniacs Released The Wishing Chair

    On this day September 23, 1985 10,000 Maniacs released their second studio album, The Wishing Chair. Produced by Joe Boyd, the album showcased the band’s unique blend of folk rock, alternative sounds, and socially conscious lyrics that would become their signature style throughout the decade...
  13. On This Day September 23, 1985 – The Fall Released This Nation's Saving Grace

    On This Day September 23, 1985 – The Fall Released This Nation's Saving Grace

    On this day September 23, 1985 The Fall released their eighth studio album, This Nation's Saving Grace. Widely regarded as one of the band’s finest works, the album captured their signature post punk sound while introducing a sharper, more polished production that expanded their audience. Led...
  14. On This Day September 23, 1982 – Frank Zappa Released You Are What You Is

    On This Day September 23, 1982 – Frank Zappa Released You Are What You Is

    On this day September 23, 1982 Frank Zappa released his thirty fourth studio album, You Are What You Is. Known for his sharp wit and experimental style, Zappa delivered one of his most complex and satirical works, blending rock, doo wop, and social commentary across a sprawling double album. The...
  15. On This Day September 23, 1982 – Billy Joel Released The Nylon Curtain

    On This Day September 23, 1982 – Billy Joel Released The Nylon Curtain

    On this day September 23, 1982 Billy Joel released his eighth studio album, The Nylon Curtain. Considered one of his most ambitious works, the album reflected Joel’s desire to create a record with more depth and social commentary compared to his previous releases. The Nylon Curtain featured...
  16. On This Day September 22, 1987 – Icehouse Released Man of Colours

    On This Day September 22, 1987 – Icehouse Released Man of Colours

    On this day September 22, 1987 Icehouse released their sixth studio album, Man of Colours. The Australian band, led by Iva Davies, achieved their greatest international success with this release, which became their most commercially successful album. Man of Colours featured hits such as Crazy...
  17. On This Day September 22, 1987 – Michael Bolton Released The Hunger

    On This Day September 22, 1987 – Michael Bolton Released The Hunger

    On this day September 22, 1987 Michael Bolton released his fifth studio album The Hunger. This record marked a turning point in his career as it began to showcase the powerful ballad style that would later make him a household name. The Hunger included songs like That’s What Love Is All About...
  18. On This Day September 22, 1982 – The Who Began Their Farewell Tour in Washington D.C.

    On This Day September 22, 1982 – The Who Began Their Farewell Tour in Washington D.C.

    On this day September 22, 1982 The Who began their highly publicized Farewell Tour in Washington D.C. At the time, the band announced it as their final major outing, drawing enormous attention from fans who believed it would be their last chance to see the legendary rock group perform live. The...
  19. On This Day September 21, 1987 – Yes Released Big Generator

    On This Day September 21, 1987 – Yes Released Big Generator

    On this day September 21, 1987 Yes released their twelfth studio album, Big Generator. Coming five years after their commercially successful album 90125, Big Generator continued the band’s shift toward a more accessible sound that blended progressive rock roots with mainstream pop and arena rock...
  20. On This Day April 12 1983 – Renaissance Released Time Line

    On This Day April 12 1983 – Renaissance Released Time Line

    On this day April 12 1983, Time Line was released, marking the eleventh studio album by Renaissance. The record represented a shift in the band’s style, incorporating more contemporary rock and pop influences compared to their earlier symphonic prog sound. While it divided some longtime fans...
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