1960’s
1967 – The rock band The Who performed My Generation on the American variety show The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. They ended the song by customarily smashing up their instruments, although Keith Moon had placed large quantities of explosive charge in his bass drums, which when detonated caused a mighty explosion, leaving Pete Townshend with singed hair and firing shrapnel into Moon’s arm.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1472 17/09/2020
The 1990 Cocteau Twins album Heaven or Las Vegas celebrates a 30th anniversary today! The band’s most commercially successful release, recorded at September Sound, Twickenham, better known as Eel Pie Studios. Pure bliss. |
 No.1108 17/09/2019
The Frank Zappa three-part rock opera Joe’s Garage is 40 years old today! Originally released as two separate LPs, it received mixed reviews given some of the sexual nature of the lyrics. Despite the crazy lyrics, I’m always impressed by Zappa’s musicianship. Unique character. zappa.com |
 No.742 17/09/2018
The 2nd album from British R&B singer Beverley Knight Prodigal Sista is 20 years old today! The LP won ‘best album’ at the 1999 MOBO awards, beating The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. The singles Sista Sista, Make it Back and Greatest Day were released from the album. |
 No.377 17/09/2017
The 6th solo album by former Orange Juice singer Edwyn Collins, Home Again took 3 years to complete, due to Collins’ suffering two brain haemorrhages. edwyncollins.com |