October 7, 2016
The Rolling Stones play the first night of the Desert Trip festival, which also features Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Neil Young, Roger Waters and the Who. The six-day (split over two weekends) event rakes in $160 million, making it the highest-earning music festival ever.
October 8, 1990
Eddie Vedder flies from his home in San Diego to Seattle, where he meets his Pearl Jam bandmates for the first time and starts a week of recording that becomes the bulk of their debut album, Ten. Vedder was chosen based on vocals he added to a three-song instrumental demo the band made.
October 9, 1985
On what would have been John Lennon’s 45th birthday, a section of Central Park in New York City is christened “Strawberry Fields” in his memory.
October 10, 1972
James Brown alienates much of his audience by meeting with President Richard Nixon in the White House and endorsing him in his bid for re-election.
October 11, 1975
Saturday Night – a title later changed to Saturday Night Live – makes its debut on NBC. Music is a big part of the show, and the first episode features two musical guests performing two songs each: Janis Ian doing “At Seventeen” and “In the Winter,” and Billy Preston playing “Nothing from Nothing” and “Fancy Lady.”
October 12, 1970
Jesus Christ Superstar opens on Broadway, telling the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus.
October 13, 1976
Neil Young headlines the first Bridge School benefit concert in support of the non-profit institution that provides education for children with verbal and physical disabilities. Young and his wife Pegi co-founded the school when their son, Ben, was born with cerebral palsy. The all-acoustic concert – featuring performances by Bruce Springsteen, Don Henley, Tom Petty, and a reunited Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – turns into an annual event that adds many more big-name acts to the roster, including regular guests Pearl Jam.
October 14, 1972
Michael Jackson’s “Ben,” a song about a boy and his love for a pet rat, hits #1 in the US.
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