September 9

 

Elvis Presley made his iconic first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show on this day in 1956. The performance, which was filmed from the waist up due to concerns about his hip movements, introduced the King of Rock and Roll to a massive national television audience…

 

Eurythmics' Dave Stewart celebrates his 73rd birthday today. The guitarist and producer helped create some of the most distinctive synth-pop sounds of the 1980s alongside Annie Lennox…

 

Soul legend Otis Redding was born on this day in 1941. His powerful voice and emotional delivery on classics like "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" made him one of the greatest soul singers of all time before his tragic death at just 26…

 

Bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe passed away on this day in 1996 at age 84. Known as the "Father of Bluegrass Music," his innovative mandolin playing and high lonesome sound created an entirely new American musical genre…

 

String maker and entrepreneur Ernie Ball died on this day in 2004 at age 74. His company revolutionized guitar strings and became the choice of countless rock legends, earning him a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…

 

Jazz drumming giant Elvin Jones was born on this day in 1927. His explosive, polyrhythmic style with the John Coltrane Quartet helped redefine what jazz drumming could be…

 

John Lennon released his masterpiece album "Imagine" on this day in 1971. The deeply personal and political collection featured some of his most enduring solo work, including the timeless title track.