On This Day Archives - American Songwriter https://americansongwriter.com/features/on-this-day/ American Songwriter Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:46:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://americansongwriter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-favicon-large-hrx-1.png?fit=32%2C32 On This Day Archives - American Songwriter https://americansongwriter.com/features/on-this-day/ 32 32 189232086 On This Day in 1973, Queen Released Their Unheralded Debut Single—a Brian May-Penned Track Rejected by Radio https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1973-queen-released-their-unheralded-debut-single-a-brian-may-penned-track-rejected-by-radio/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1973-queen-released-their-unheralded-debut-single-a-brian-may-penned-track-rejected-by-radio/#respond Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:46:35 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231611153 QueenQueen released their debut single, "Keep Yourself Alive," in the U.K. on July 6, 1973, but the song was not a success.

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On This Day in 1976, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash Recorded an Outlaw Classic at the House of Cash—From the Perspective of a Prison Inmate https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1976-waylon-jennings-and-johnny-cash-recorded-an-outlaw-classic-at-the-house-of-cash-from-the-perspective-of-a-prison-inmate/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1976-waylon-jennings-and-johnny-cash-recorded-an-outlaw-classic-at-the-house-of-cash-from-the-perspective-of-a-prison-inmate/#respond Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:12:19 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231611231 Waylon Jennings and Johnny CashWaylon Jennings and Johnny Cash worked together many times over the years, reaching No. 2 on the country chart with one memorable song.

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On This Day in 1957, John Lennon and Paul McCartney Met for the Very First Time https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1957-john-lennon-and-paul-mccartney-met-for-the-very-first-time/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1957-john-lennon-and-paul-mccartney-met-for-the-very-first-time/#respond Sun, 06 Jul 2025 16:31:45 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231611089 Paul McCartney and John Lennon of the Beatles performingOn this day in 1957, John Lennon and Paul McCartney met for the first time, forming a friendship that would eventually lead to The Beatles.

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On This Day in 1988, MTV Refused To Play Neil Young’s “This Note’s for You” for a Pretty Silly Reason https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1988-mtv-refused-to-play-neil-youngs-this-notes-for-you-for-a-pretty-silly-reason/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1988-mtv-refused-to-play-neil-youngs-this-notes-for-you-for-a-pretty-silly-reason/#respond Sun, 06 Jul 2025 15:09:17 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231611079 Neil Young performing, holding beerIn 1988, the super-cool music video for Neil Young's "This Note's For You" was banned by MTV over a strict network rule.

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On This Day in 1997, Lilith Fair Kicks off and Marks an Incredible Time for Women in Music https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1997-lilith-fair-kicks-off-and-marks-an-incredible-time-for-women-in-music/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1997-lilith-fair-kicks-off-and-marks-an-incredible-time-for-women-in-music/#respond Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:49:52 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231610884 Victoria WilliamsSarah McLachlan's Lilith Fair tour was a huge deal in 1997, and it's still a big source of nostalgia for Gen Xers today.

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This Month in 1983, Bon Jovi Kickstarted Their Career & Signed Their First Record Deal https://americansongwriter.com/this-month-in-1983-bon-jovi-kickstarted-their-career-signed-their-first-record-deal/ https://americansongwriter.com/this-month-in-1983-bon-jovi-kickstarted-their-career-signed-their-first-record-deal/#respond Sat, 05 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231609141 Bon Jovi’s 1986 Breakthrough Album ‘Slippery When Wet’ to Be Reissued in Deluxe Editions, Special Vinyl VariantsIn July of 1983, Bon Jovi launched their career by signing their first-ever record deal with Mercury Records.

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On This Day in 1986, Run-DMC Released a Hit Single That Revived a Legendary Rock Group’s Dying Career https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1986-run-dmc-released-a-hit-single-that-revived-a-legendary-rock-groups-dying-career/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1986-run-dmc-released-a-hit-single-that-revived-a-legendary-rock-groups-dying-career/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:38:52 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231610622 Thirty-nine years ago today, New York-based rap group Run-DMC released a single that would impact the career of an iconic rock band.

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On This Day in 1964, The Beach Boys Scored Their First No. 1 with a Subtly Innovative Single https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1964-the-beach-boys-scored-their-first-no-1-with-a-subtly-innovative-single/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1964-the-beach-boys-scored-their-first-no-1-with-a-subtly-innovative-single/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:49:25 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231610571 Sixty-one years ago today, The Beach Boys scored their first No. 1 in the United States with a song that was ahead of its time.

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On This Day in 1987, John Fogerty Celebrated Veterans by Headlining a Benefit Concert With Neil Diamond, Kris Kristofferson, and More https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1987-john-fogerty-celebrated-veterans-by-headlining-a-benefit-concert-with-neil-diamond-kris-kristofferson-and-more/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1987-john-fogerty-celebrated-veterans-by-headlining-a-benefit-concert-with-neil-diamond-kris-kristofferson-and-more/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:23:45 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231610567 John Fogerty playingJohn Fogerty held a benefit concert for United States military veterans on this very day in 1987, and the show is still the stuff of legend.

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On This Day in 1982, Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Arden Tied the Knot https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1982-ozzy-osbourne-and-sharon-arden-tied-the-knot/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1982-ozzy-osbourne-and-sharon-arden-tied-the-knot/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:04:03 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231610542 Ozzy Osbourne’s Wife Explains Why Their Planned Return to the U.K. Has Been Delayed; Source Claims Ozzy’s Unsure About the MoveOn this day, July 4, 1982, Ozzy Osbourne married his wife Sharon Osbourne. Today marks their 43rd year of marriage.

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On This Day in 1970, Three Dog Night Topped the First-Ever ‘American Top 40’ Countdown with Their First No. 1 Single https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1970-three-dog-night-topped-the-first-ever-american-top-40-countdown-with-their-first-no-1-single/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1970-three-dog-night-topped-the-first-ever-american-top-40-countdown-with-their-first-no-1-single/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:29:45 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231610543 Fifty-five years ago today, Three Dog Night topped the first-ever episode of Casey Kasem's 'American Top 50'

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On This Day in 1973, David Bowie Killed His Alter Ego, Ziggy Stardust https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1973-david-bowie-killed-his-alter-ego-ziggy-stardust/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1973-david-bowie-killed-his-alter-ego-ziggy-stardust/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:17:40 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231610287 David Bowie as Ziggy StardustOn July 3, 1973, David Bowie killed Ziggy Stardust on stage at the Hammersmith Odeon in London in front of thousands of fans.

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On This Day in 1971, the World Lost the Lizard King, Mr. Mojo Risin’, and Rock ‘N’ Roll Icon, Jim Morrison https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1971-the-world-lost-the-lizard-king-mr-mojo-risin-and-rock-n-roll-icon-jim-morrison/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1971-the-world-lost-the-lizard-king-mr-mojo-risin-and-rock-n-roll-icon-jim-morrison/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:41:04 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231610209 Jim Morrison performingOn July 3, 1971, the world lost the Lizard King, Mr. Mojo Risin' himself, rock 'n' roll icon and Doors frontman Jim Morrison.

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On This Day in 2001, Bakersfield Sound Trailblazer and Merle Haggard Guitarist Roy Nichols Died at 68 https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-2001-bakersfield-sound-trailblazer-and-merle-haggard-guitarist-roy-nichols-died-at-68/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-2001-bakersfield-sound-trailblazer-and-merle-haggard-guitarist-roy-nichols-died-at-68/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:26:43 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231610216 Twenty-four years ago today, Roy Nichols, one of the most iconic and influential guitarists in country music history, died at 68 years old.

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On This Day in 1968, an Impromptu Jam at Joni Mitchell’s House Led to the Formation of Crosby, Stills & Nash https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1968-an-impromptu-jam-at-joni-mitchells-house-led-to-the-formation-of-crosby-stills-nash/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1968-an-impromptu-jam-at-joni-mitchells-house-led-to-the-formation-of-crosby-stills-nash/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:39:57 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231610150 Fifty-seven years ago today, David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash jammed for the first time in Joni Mitchell's living room.

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On This Day in 2001, Johnny Russell, the Songwriter Who Penned Hits for Buck Owens, the Beatles, George Strait, and Many More Died at 61 https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-2001-johnny-russell-the-songwriter-who-penned-hits-for-buck-owens-the-beatles-george-strait-and-many-more-died-at-61/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-2001-johnny-russell-the-songwriter-who-penned-hits-for-buck-owens-the-beatles-george-strait-and-many-more-died-at-61/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:50:13 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231610116 Twenty-four years ago today, acclaimed songwriter Johnny Russell, who famously penned "Act Naturally" died at 61.

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On This Day in 1983, The Beach Boys Were Banned From Playing a Fourth of July Concert Until President Ronald Reagan Stepped In https://americansongwriter.com/the-beach-boys-were-banned-from-playing-a-4th-of-july-concert-for-the-president/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231609757 Within hours of hearing that the Beach Boys had been dropped from the concert, President Reagan issued a statement on behalf of the band.

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On This Day in 1969, Three Beatles Worked Tirelessly on ‘Abbey Road’ While John Lennon Was Hospitalized https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1969-three-beatles-worked-tirelessly-on-abbey-road-while-john-lennon-was-hospitalized/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1969-three-beatles-worked-tirelessly-on-abbey-road-while-john-lennon-was-hospitalized/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:19:20 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231609946 Fifty-six years ago today, the Beatles were hard at work on their final album while John Lennon recovered from a car wreck.

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On This Day in 1991, Trisha Yearwood Blew the Minds of Country Fans Everywhere with Her Self-Titled Debut Album https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1991-trisha-yearwood-blew-the-minds-of-country-fans-everywhere-with-her-self-titled-debut-album/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1991-trisha-yearwood-blew-the-minds-of-country-fans-everywhere-with-her-self-titled-debut-album/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:50:33 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231609816 Thirty-four years ago today, Trisha Yearwood released her debut album. It helped her become on of the biggest country stars of the era.

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On This Day in 1991, Rapper Ice Cube Made His Acting Debut in a Role Written Specifically for Him https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1991-rapper-ice-cube-made-his-acting-debut-in-a-role-written-specifically-for-him/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1991-rapper-ice-cube-made-his-acting-debut-in-a-role-written-specifically-for-him/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:16:07 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231609786 Thirty-four years ago today. Ice Cube made his acting debut in a film that would spark two iconic film careers.

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On This Day in 1991, a Guns N’ Roses Concert Turned Violent as Riverport Riot Began https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1991-a-guns-n-roses-concert-turned-violent-as-riverport-riot-began/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1991-a-guns-n-roses-concert-turned-violent-as-riverport-riot-began/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:34:45 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231609640 Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses performingOn July 2, 1991, a Guns N' Roses concert turned into the Riverport Riot in a matter of a few chaotic, increasingly violent minutes.

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On This Day in 2004, Glen Campbell Started His 10-Day Jail Sentence—a Decade Later, He Gave Fans a Final Gift https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-2004-glen-campbell-started-his-10-day-jail-sentence-a-decade-later-he-gave-fans-a-final-gift/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-2004-glen-campbell-started-his-10-day-jail-sentence-a-decade-later-he-gave-fans-a-final-gift/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:23:59 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231609293 Watch Glen Campbell Astonish a 1999 Gathering of Fellow Country Greats with This Performance of “Gentle on My Mind”On this day in 2004, Glen Campbell started a 10-day jail sentence. A decade later, the country legend gave fans one last gift.

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On This Day in 1967, the Beatles Started a 15-Week Run at No. 1 with One of the Most Culturally Significant Albums of the Decade https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1967-the-beatles-started-a-15-week-run-at-no-1-with-one-of-the-most-culturally-significant-albums-of-the-decade/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1967-the-beatles-started-a-15-week-run-at-no-1-with-one-of-the-most-culturally-significant-albums-of-the-decade/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:41:14 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231609284 Fifty-eight years ago today, the Beatles started a 15-week run at No. 1 with their most ambitious and culturally significant release.

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On This Day in 1986, the Misfits Released a Collection of Horror Punk Gold Personally Curated by Glenn Danzig https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1986-the-misfits-released-a-collection-of-horror-punk-gold-personally-curated-by-glenn-danzig/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1986-the-misfits-released-a-collection-of-horror-punk-gold-personally-curated-by-glenn-danzig/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:24:35 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231609223 Thirty-nine years ago today, the Misfits released their self-titled 20-track compilation that became a must-have for new and old fans.

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On This Day in 2023, Tracy Chapman Made History With a Song She Released 35 Years Earlier https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-2023-tracy-chapman-made-history-with-a-song-she-released-35-years-earlier/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-2023-tracy-chapman-made-history-with-a-song-she-released-35-years-earlier/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:55:51 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231609201 Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs performingOn July 1, 2023, Tracy Chapman made history when her song topped the country charts 35 years after she first released it.

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On This Day in 1968, The Band Stepped Into the Limelight with Their Debut Album After Years of Backing Other Artists https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1968-the-band-stepped-into-the-limelight-with-their-debut-album-after-years-of-backing-other-artists/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1968-the-band-stepped-into-the-limelight-with-their-debut-album-after-years-of-backing-other-artists/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:47:19 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231609142 Fifty-seven years ago today, The Band released their debut album after spending more than a decade as a backing group.

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On This Day 24 Years Ago, We Lost Chet Atkins: Vince Gill, Keith Urban, Dolly Parton, Steve Wariner Share Memories and Legacy https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-24-years-ago-we-lost-chet-atkins-vince-gill-keith-urban-dolly-parton-steve-wariner-share-memories-and-legacy/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-24-years-ago-we-lost-chet-atkins-vince-gill-keith-urban-dolly-parton-steve-wariner-share-memories-and-legacy/#respond Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:56:38 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231608785 Chet Atkins performingRemembering Chet Atkins, one of country music's most beloved and influential musicians, label executives, and record producers.

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On This Day in 1973, George Harrison Bumped a Fellow Beatles Legend Out of the No. 1 Spot on the Charts https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1973-george-harrison-bumped-a-fellow-beatles-legend-out-of-the-no-1-spot-on-the-charts/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1973-george-harrison-bumped-a-fellow-beatles-legend-out-of-the-no-1-spot-on-the-charts/#respond Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:08:56 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231608694 Fifty-two years ago today, George Harrison scored his second No. 1 on the Hot 100, overtaking a former Beatles bandmate.

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On This Day in 1977, KISS Comics Containing the Band’s Blood Hit Newsstands https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1977-kiss-comics-containing-the-bands-blood-hit-newsstands/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-1977-kiss-comics-containing-the-bands-blood-hit-newsstands/#respond Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:21:53 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231608615 Forty-eight years ago today, Marvel released the first comic book starring KISS. The book's red ink contained the band's blood.

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On This Day in 2019, Taylor Swift’s Music Is Sold to Scooter Braun, Sparking a Years-Long Battle and Re-Recorded Albums https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-2019-taylor-swifts-music-is-sold-to-scooter-braun-sparking-a-years-long-battle-and-re-recorded-albums/ https://americansongwriter.com/on-this-day-in-2019-taylor-swifts-music-is-sold-to-scooter-braun-sparking-a-years-long-battle-and-re-recorded-albums/#respond Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:51:58 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231608574 Taylor Swift's first six albums were bought from under her on this day in 2019, leading to re-recorded albums and a feud that lasted years.

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