Sept. 22 has seen many important events in rock history over the years. From notable birthdays to legendary performances, here are some highlights.
Cultural Milestones
Rock music is about great tunes and the artists behind them. Here are key events that took place on Sept. 22:
1951: David Coverdale was born in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, England. He rose to fame as the lead singer of Deep Purple from 1973 to 1976 and later found success with Whitesnake.
1958: Joan Jett was born in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. Known as the “Godmother of Punk,” she made her mark with The Runaways and later with her band Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.
Notable Recordings and Performances
Sept. 22 is also the anniversary of some iconic music moments:
1969: The Band released their self-titled second album, often called The Brown Album due to its cover. This record features hits like “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.”
1972: David Bowie launched the North American leg of his Ziggy Stardust tour at the Cleveland Music Hall. Fans experienced his Ziggy Stardust character for the first time, along with classics like “Changes” and “Space Oddity.”
1985: The first Farm Aid concert took place in Champaign, Illinois, featuring stars like Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Willie Nelson, all raising money for American farmers.
1992: Bruce Springsteen filmed his first MTV Unplugged appearance. After one acoustic song, he switched to a full electric band, earning the show the nickname MTV Plugged.
From birthdays to unforgettable performances, Sept. 22 has it all. Check back tomorrow for more rock history!
