September 9 has been a busy day in rock history. It marks the start of new chapters for legends like Paul McCartney, Sting, and Phil Collins. On this day, members of Guns N’ Roses and Stone Temple Pilots came together to form a supergroup. Let’s dive into some key events that happened on this day.
Cultural Milestones
Here are some important moments from September 9:
1956: Elvis Presley made his first appearance on *The Ed Sullivan Show*. Over 60 million people watched, introducing many Americans to rock and roll.
2003: The supergroup Velvet Revolver, featuring former members of Guns N’ Roses—Slash, Duff McKagan, and Matt Sorum—along with Scott Weiland from Stone Temple Pilots and Dave Kushner from Wasted Youth, announced they signed with RCA Records. They would release their debut album, *Contraband*, the next year.
2004: Musician and entrepreneur Ernie Ball passed away. He was famous for creating the popular Ernie Ball Slinky guitar strings.
Notable Recordings and Performances
September 9 also saw some iconic performances and album releases:
1971: John Lennon released his second solo album, *Imagine*, featuring hits like “Jealous Guy” and “Oh My Love.”
1975: Paul McCartney and Wings kicked off the *Wings Over the World* tour, leading to the triple live album *Wings Over America*. These were McCartney’s first U.S. shows since 1966 with The Beatles.
1981: The *Secret Policeman’s Other Ball* charity event began in London. It was notable for being the first solo performances by Sting and Phil Collins away from The Police and Genesis.
September 9 is a day of new beginnings for many rock legends. Check back tomorrow for more significant events in rock history!
