Are you ready to learn some stuff? It’s September 7th and here’s what happened Today in Rock History!
Starting off on a sadder note as in 1978, we lost Keith Moon of The Who at the age of 32. Moon overdosed on heminevrin, which was prescribed to help him combat his alcoholism.
We also lost Warren Zevon in 2003 at the age of 56 from mesothelioma.
We got Pink Floyd’s A Momentary Lapse of Reason in 1987. This would be their first album without Roger Waters.
Other releases include Showbiz by Muse in 1999, Over-Nite Sensation from The Mothers of Invention in 1973, and The Black Keys’ Rubber Factory in 2004.
In 2024, Linkin Park announced their new lead singer, Emily Armstrong. Met with a mixed response from fans and critics due to her beliefs in Scientology, Armstrong continues to tour with the band to this day.
In 1968, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham made their live debut as The New Yardbirds at a school gym in Denmark. They would change the band’s name to Led Zeppelin soon after, and the rest is rock history.
It’s Benmont Tench of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Dennis Thompson of the MC5, Mikie Bishop of GWAR and Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders’ birthdays today!
While preforming at the V Festival in 2008, Noel Gallagher of Oasis was attacked on stage by an audience member. The attendee pushed Gallagher into his stage monitor, and he suffered both a fractured rib and ligament damage. The band finish the set, but due to Noel’s injury, cancels other dates on their tour.
And finally, at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards, during Limp Bizkit’s acceptance speech for Best Rock Video award for their song Break Stuff, Rage Against the Machine bassist Tim Commerford interrupts by climbing the stage’s backdrop. Commerford eventually comes down and was promptly arrested.
This has been Today in Rock History! Keep on Rocking, keep on Rolling! Check back tomorrow for your next rock history lesson!
