Sept. 27 is a significant day in rock history, marking both famous birthdays and the tragic loss of Metallica’s original bass player. Here are some key events that happened on this day.
1964: The Beach Boys made their debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, performing hits like “Wendy” and “I Get Around.” This appearance helped them become a top American rock band and introduced their surf rock sound to a wider audience.
2005: Neil Young released his 28th studio album, Prairie Wind. This album features deep, reflective songs inspired by Young’s recent health issues and his father’s long illness.
Several important figures in rock were born on this day:
1943: Randy Bachman, co-founder of The Guess Who and Bachman–Turner Overdrive, was born in Winnipeg. He wrote and performed hits like “American Woman” and “Takin’ Care of Business.”
1947: Meat Loaf was born in Dallas, Texas. His iconic album, Bat Out of Hell, released in 1977, sold over 43 million copies, making him one of the best-selling artists ever.
1984: Avril Lavigne was born in Belleville, Ontario. She signed her first record deal at 16, and her debut album, Let Go, is the best-selling album of the 21st century by a Canadian artist.
1986: Metallica’s Cliff Burton tragically died in a bus accident in Sweden. In just four years, he helped shape the band’s first three albums: Kill ‘Em All, Ride the Lightning, and Master of Puppets, which are considered metal classics.
Sept. 27 has it all, from great beginnings to heartbreaking endings. Check back tomorrow for more exciting rock music news!
