September 9

 On this day in 1956, Elvis made his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show

The late Otis Redding was born on this day in 1941

 

Today in 1996, legendary bluegrass picker Bill Monroe died at age 84

 

On this day in 2004, string maker and entrepreneur Ernie Ball died at age 74

 

Dave Stewart is celebrating his 68th birthday today

 

The great jazz drummer Elvin Jones was born on this date in 1927

 

John Lennon’s album ‘Imagine’ was released on this day in 1971