September 29th, 2023, U2 kick off their “U2 UV Achtung Baby Live” residency at The Sphere in Vegas. They’re the first artist to play there. The only thing is they do it without drummer Larry Mullen, who’s recovering from surgery.
Today in 1992, Stone Temple Pilots released their debut album “Core”, which features a big hit with the song “Plush” that’s all over the radio.
Today in 1991, MTV for the first time played the video for Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” It becomes very popular and within a month the song goes to #1 on the charts.
Today in 1976, Rush released their first live album, the double LP, “All the World’s a Stage.”
Today in 1973, Grand Funk Railroad go to #1 on the charts with “We’re an American Band.”
And today in 1963, The Rolling Stones kick off their first UK tour at the new Victoria Theatre in London. and they’re a support act for the Everly Brothers and Bo Diddley.
