Nov. 9 is a significant day in rock history for a few key reasons. It marks the debut of Iron Maiden and the completion of Simon and Garfunkel’s final album. Let’s take a look at some major rock events that happened on this day.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
Important moments on this day include:
1974: Bachman-Turner Overdrive scored their first and only No. 1 hit with “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” on the Billboard Hot 100. This track was part of their best-selling album, Not Fragile.
1979: Iron Maiden released their debut EP, The Soundhouse Tapes, featuring three songs recorded in late 1978. Only 5,000 copies were made at first.
Cultural Milestones
Nov. 9 is also a big day for rock culture. Here are some key events:
1941: Tom Fogerty, rhythm guitarist of Creedence Clearwater Revival, was born in Berkeley, California. He passed away in 1990 but was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three years later.
1967: The first issue of Rolling Stone magazine hit the stands, featuring John Lennon on the cover and costing just 25 cents.
Notable Recordings and Performances
This day is remembered for some iconic recordings:
1969: Simon and Garfunkel finished their fifth and final album, Bridge Over Troubled Water. Released in February 1970, it included hits like the title track and “The Boxer.” The album won six GRAMMYs and has sold over 25 million copies worldwide.
1973: Billy Joel released his second album, Piano Man, through Columbia Records. It has sold over 5 million copies in the U.S. and gave Joel his famous nickname.
These are the standout rock events from Nov. 9. Check back tomorrow for more rock history!
