This Day in Rock History: September 8
On this day in rock history, The Beatles started recording one of their most complex tracks, Jon Bon Jovi showed that he could hold his own as a solo artist,…
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On this day in rock history, The Beatles started recording one of their most complex tracks, Jon Bon Jovi showed that he could hold his own as a solo artist, and Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson earned his wings. Keep reading to find out more about important rock history events that happened on Sept. 8.
Cultural Milestones
These rock culture moments from Sept. 8 were an integral part of rock's magic and mystique:
- 1947: Benjamin Orr, bass player, co-founder, and co-lead vocalist of the band The Cars, was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He formed the band in 1977 and released six studio albums, featuring timeless hits such as "Just What I Needed," "Drive," and "Let's Go."
- 2002: Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson began his new career as an airline pilot. He's also the one who pilots the band's Ed Force One private airplane during the band's world tours.
Notable Recordings and Performances
Many memorable shows and recordings took place on Sept. 8, including:
- 1967: The Beatles started recording their instrumental song, "Flying," at London's Abbey Road Studios. Despite not featuring any lyrics, the song includes some vocals during the chorus that consist of all four band members chanting "la la la."
- 1990: Jon Bon Jovi's debut single, "Blaze of Glory," reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It featured Jeff Beck on guitar and was part of the soundtrack for the movie Young Guns II, starring Emilio Estevez and Kiefer Sutherland.
- 2003: David Bowie performed an interactive show to promote his new album, Reality. It was broadcast to over 50,000 fans all over the world via satellite, and Bowie answered questions and took requests from the global audience.
Sept. 8 has had its share of memorable rock-related events that shaped the rock industry. Visit this page tomorrow to discover all the significant things that happened on that day in rock history.
Dan TeodorescuWriter
