History happens everyday, whether it is big or small. There are all types of history, great stories of people fighting for progress, great pieces of architecture being completed, or even a student getting their first “A” plus on their second grade math test; but here at 90.7 a big portion of history for us is music history. On September 4th there were many influential or important events in music history. From Kelly Clarkson winning the very first American Idol, to metal band “System of a Down” releasing their hit album “Toxicity,” there is something for all music listeners and enjoyers. This is the music history of September 4th.
- In 1981 Beyoncé was born in Houston, Texas, and initially rose to fame as the lead singer of the iconic '90s girl group Destiny's Child. Her extraordinary talent and influence eventually propelled her to legendary status, earning her the title of Queen Bey.
- In 1968 The Rolling Stones' iconic track "Street Fighting Man" faced bans in Chicago and several other cities due to concerns from local officials that the song might spark riots.
- In 1996, Van Halen made headlines at the MTV Video Music Awards by reuniting with their original lead singer, David Lee Roth, for the first time in over a decade. The moment was short but unforgettable, as the band, having recently parted ways with Sammy Hagar, took the stage together to present an award. However, this reunion was short-lived. Just a month later, Van Halen announced that Gary Cherone, who came from Extreme, would be their new lead vocalist. In response, Roth publicly expressed his disappointment, stating, "I was an unwitting participant in this deception." Van Halen went on to release one album with Cherone before eventually reuniting with Roth in 2007.
- In 1997 when 19-year-old Fiona Apple accepted the award for Best New Artist, she offered some important words and advice. In her powerful acceptance speech, she declared, "...you shouldn't model your life on what you think we think is cool, what we're wearing, and what we're saying."
- In 2012, Imagine Dragons burst onto the scene with their debut album, *Night Visions*, which quickly gained traction thanks to standout tracks like "Radioactive" and "Demons." The album's explosive energy and memorable songs helped catapult the band to widespread recognition.
- In 2001, System Of A Down dropped Toxicity, a groundbreaking album in the Armenian folk-metal scene, which achieved impressive commercial success by selling over 3 million copies.
- In 1976, The Bee Gees' infectious track "You Should Be Dancing" hit number one in the U.S., and the following year, it gained iconic status in Saturday Night Fever. In one memorable scene, John Travolta uses the song to clear the dance floor and showcase his moves.
- In 1982, Steve Miller Band's "Abracadabra" climbed to the top of the US charts, securing the veteran rocker his third #1 hit.
It’s crazy that as many events and musical landmarks can occur over one day across many years and decades. Let’s celebrate the music legends and events of the past, today, and many years later!
