On September 24, 2011, Maroon 5 climbed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with “Moves Like Jagger,” featuring Christina Aguilera. The song was a hit with fans and critics, adding to Maroon 5’s list of successes, which includes tracks like “Payphone” and “One More Night.”
This date has seen some major album releases over the years. In 1991, Nirvana dropped their game-changing album, *Nevermind*, which sold over 10 million copies in the U.S. and featured iconic songs like “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” That same year, the Red Hot Chili Peppers released *Blood Sugar Sex Magik*, also selling over 10 million copies and including hits like “Under the Bridge” and “Give It Away.” In 2012, Mumford & Sons released *Babel*, which quickly became the fastest-selling album in the U.K.
Cultural moments have also marked September 24. In 1962, Elvis Presley was invited to perform at the Royal Variety Performance in the U.K., but his manager turned it down due to concerns about Elvis’ immigration status. In 1999, Britney Spears made a guest appearance on *Sabrina, the Teenage Witch*, dancing with the main character. Fast forward to 2023, Taylor Swift attended an NFL game to support her new boyfriend, Travis Kelce, which led to a surge in viewership and jersey sales.
Notable performances on this day include Elvis releasing “Jailhouse Rock” in 1957, The Supremes’ TV debut in 1964, AC/DC’s album *The Razors Edge* in 1990, and the Dave Matthews Band’s massive concert in Central Park in 2003. September 24 is a day packed with music history for every fan!
