Saturday, September 8, 2018

Music History for Week of September 2nd - Pick The BEST!!

Musically-Speaking, On This Day ...

Jimi_HendrixBuddy_Holly
The_BeatlesWalter_Becker
George_GershwinFreddie_MercuryStevie_Wonder





So which one was the most momentous event in music history this past week?  You decide!!


  • September 2, 1935 - George Gershwin completed the orchestral score for the opera Porgy and Bess.
  • September 3, 2017 - Walter Becker, co-founder and guitarist for the US band Steely Dan died aged 67.
  • September 4, 1962 - The Beatles first formal recording session at EMI's Abbey Road studios took place.
  • September 5, 1946 - Born on this day, Freddie Mercury, singer, Queen.
  • September 6, 1970 - Jimi Hendrix made his final live appearance when he appeared at the Isle of Fehmarn in Germany.
  • September 7, 1936 - Born on this day in Lubbock, TX., Charles Hardin Holley (Buddy Holly).
  • September 8, 1984 - Stevie Wonder had his first UK No.1 with 'I Just Called To Say I Love You'. 


Leave your comments and I'll post the results next week!  

Until then, Happy Tunes!!  😁