Sept. 7 is a significant day in rock history. It marks the birthday of a rock pioneer and the sad passing of one of the greatest drummers ever. Let’s take a look at some key events that happened on this day.
1968: The Doors played their second show at The Roundhouse in London. This was their first and only live performance in the U.K. They had arrived on Sept. 3 for a 17-date European tour and performed on the TV show Top of the Pops on Sept. 5.
1985: David Bowie and Mick Jagger topped the U.K. Official Singles Chart with their cover of “Dancing in the Street.” The song, originally by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, stayed at No. 1 for three weeks.
1968: Led Zeppelin had their first show together under the name The New Yardbirds. The lineup included Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham. They went on to become one of the most influential rock bands of all time.
1984: Queensrÿche released their debut album, The Warning. They toured the world, opening for big names like KISS and Iron Maiden.
1987: Pink Floyd released A Momentary Lapse of Reason, their first album after Roger Waters left the band. It received mixed reviews but sold around 10 million copies worldwide.
1936: Buddy Holly was born in Lubbock, Texas. His career was cut short by a tragic plane crash at age 22, but he inspired countless artists.
1978: Keith Moon, the drummer for The Who, passed away at 32 from an accidental overdose. He is remembered as one of rock’s greatest drummers.
Sept. 7 is a day of both celebration and remembrance in rock history.
