Sept. 28 is a big day in rock history, marking important moments for bands like The Beatles and ZZ Top. It’s also a day to remember two music legends. Here’s a look at some key events that happened on this day.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
1968: The Beatles scored their longest-running No. 1 single in the U.S. with “Hey Jude.” It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks and is one of the longest No. 1 songs at seven minutes and 10 seconds.
1972: The Temptations released “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” which hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won three GRAMMYs.
Notable Recordings and Performances
Several great rock albums came out on Sept. 28.
1999: ZZ Top released their 13th studio album, XXX, celebrating their 30th anniversary. It featured singles like “Fearless Boogie” and “36-22-36.”
2010: Soundgarden launched Telephantasm, a compilation album covering 23 years of their music. It went Platinum on its first day, thanks to its inclusion in the video game Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock.
Industry Changes and Challenges
Sept. 28 also marks the loss of two music giants.
1991: Jazz legend Miles Davis passed away in Santa Monica, California. He inspired countless artists and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.
2024: Kris Kristofferson died at 88 in Hawaii. He is best known for “Me and Bobby McGee,” famously covered by Janis Joplin.
Sept. 28 has seen many memorable moments in rock history. Check back tomorrow for more highlights!
