On December 9, 1969, Bob Dylan welcomed his youngest child, Jakob Dylan. As the first artist to have a Top 40 album in every decade since the 1960s, it’s no surprise that Jakob followed his dad into music. He’s the lead singer of The Wallflowers, known for hits like “One Headlight” and “6th Avenue Heartache.”
December 9 has seen its share of Top 40 milestones. In 2016, J. Cole released his fourth consecutive No. 1 album, *4 Your Eyez Only*. It sold over 350,000 copies in its first week, with all 10 tracks hitting the Hot 100. Standout songs included “Deja Vu” at No. 7 and “Immortal” at No. 11. Fast forward to 2022, SZA dropped her highly anticipated album, *SOS*, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Out of 23 tracks, 20 made the Hot 100, with five reaching the Top 10, including hits like “Kill Bill” and “Shirt.”
The date also marks some memorable cultural events. In 1992, George Harrison received the first Billboard Century Award at the Billboard Music Awards, presented by Tom Petty. In 2019, the Rock for the Rainforest benefit concert took place at New York City’s Beacon Theatre, featuring stars like Bruce Springsteen.
However, December 9 has also seen its share of drama. In 1967, Jim Morrison of The Doors was arrested during a show after a police officer caught him backstage. In 2002, The Vines had to leave *The Tonight Show* after frontman Craig Nicholls destroyed their equipment during a sound check, leading to the show’s cancellation.
