This Day in Rock History: September 16
A lot of things happened in rock history on Sept. 16. It’s the last time that the public got to see the impressive Jimi Hendrix perform, and it’s also the…
A lot of things happened in rock history on Sept. 16. It's the last time that the public got to see the impressive Jimi Hendrix perform, and it's also the birthday of "The King of the Blues," B.B. King. Keep reading to check out the most notable rock-related events that happened on this day throughout the years.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
Some of the biggest names in rock music celebrated major career moments on this day, including:
- 1963: The Beach Boys released their third studio album, Surfer Girl, via Capitol Records. It was their first album that officially credited Brian Wilson as a producer and solidified the band's reputation as the ultimate surf-rock band.
- 1977: Talking Heads put out their debut album, Talking Heads: 77, through Sire Records. It included what was arguably their biggest song, "Psycho Killer."
Cultural Milestones
These pivotal cultural moments that happened on Sept. 16 affected the rock industry:
- 1925: Blues legend B.B. King was born near Itta Bena, Mississippi. He's widely considered to be one of the most influential figures in blues and rock history and is one of the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar," alongside Freddie King and Albert King.
- 1970: Jimi Hendrix joined Eric Burdon & War for a performance at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in Soho, London. It was his last-ever public performance before he passed away two days later.
- 1977: Marc Bolan, T. Rex frontman and guitarist, was tragically killed in a car accident. He was one of the pioneers of glam rock in the early '70s and had a huge influence on countless legendary acts, such as Queen and David Bowie.
Sept. 16 will always be a memorable day for rock fans, but unfortunately not only for exciting reasons. The events of this day have significantly impacted the rock industry and culture. Visit this page tomorrow and discover what happened on that day in rock history.
