Music History

In their song “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone”, The Temptations sing: “It was the 3rd of September, that day I’ll always remember.”

Elvis Presley attended a press conference with Colonel Parker and the president of RCA at which the Aloha from Hawaii show, scheduled for January 14 of the following year, was announced.

Elvis Presley concluded his engagement at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas with an evening Dinner Show followed by a Midnight Show. It was the final day of this engagement.

Welsh musician Guto Pryce, bassist for Super Furry Animals, was born. The group had the UK number-11 single “Northern Lines” in 1999.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono appeared on Jerry Lewis's Muscular Dystrophy Telethon Show in the US in support of muscular dystrophy research. From the Americana Hotel in New York, Lennon performed “Imagine” with Elephant's Memory, followed by Yoko Ono performing her new song “Now or Never.” The program concluded with a reggae version of “Give Peace a Chance,” with Jerry Lewis playing trumpet.

Concession vendor Francisco Caruso was killed during a Wishbone Ash concert in Texas after refusing to give a fan a free sandwich.

David Bowie performed at the Top Rank Suite in Liverpool, England, during his 1972 Ziggy Stardust tour.

Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway's duet “Where Is the Love?” was certified gold by the RIAA. The song reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and later won a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.

Yes performed at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow, Scotland.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono appeared on Jerry Lewis' Muscular Dystrophy Telethon.

David Bowie performed at the Top Rank in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, England, during his 1972 Ziggy Stardust tour.

Curtis Mayfield's album Super Fly received a gold RIAA certification after reaching the top of the Billboard album chart. It was driven by two million-selling hits, “Freddie's Dead”, which reached No. 4, and the title track “Super Fly”, which reached No. 8. The album is one of the few soundtracks to earn more money than the film for which it was made.

Slade interrupted their current US tour due to a contractual obligation and flew from San Francisco back to London to headline at the newly opened Sundown Theatre on Mile End Road in East London. Their current hit “Mama Weer All Crazee Now” reached No. 1 on the UK chart two days later.

David Bowie performed at the Music Hall in Boston, Massachusetts.

Jon Mark lost his left ring finger, causing the remainder of the tour to be canceled.

The Eagles performed at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa during their first tour.

Led Zeppelin began a six-concert tour of Japan at Budokan Hall in Tokyo. The setlist included “Rock and Roll,” “Over the Hills and Far Away,” “Black Dog,” “Misty Mountain Hop,” “Since I've Been Loving You,” “Dancing Days,” “Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp,” “The Song Remains the Same,” “The Rain Song,” “Dazed and Confused,” “Stairway to Heaven,” “Whole Lotta Love” with a medley, “Heartbreaker,” “Immigrant Song,” and “Communication Breakdown.”

American musician Garrett Dutton, known by his stage name G. Love, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known as the frontman of G. Love & Special Sauce.

Led Zeppelin played their second concert of the evening at Budokan Hall in Tokyo, Japan.

The Eagles performed at Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Yes performed at the Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Elton John performed at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario.

On October 6, 1972, David Bowie recorded “The Jean Genie” at RCA Studios in New York. It became the lead single from his 1973 album Aladdin Sane and was released on November 24, 1972. It spent 13 weeks on the UK chart and reached No. 2. A line from the lyrics later inspired the Scottish band Simple Minds to choose its name.

Genesis released their breakthrough album Foxtrot. The album included “Watcher of the Skies” and “Supper's Ready” and featured the lineup of Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, Steve Hackett and Phil Collins.

Led Zeppelin arrived in Hong Kong, where they were surrounded by fans asking for autographs. The group was only passing through Hong Kong on its way home after concerts in Japan.

David Bowie performed at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago.

James Brown was in his fourth week at No. 1 on the R&B chart with “Get On The Good Foot.”

Mac Davis was in his third week at No. 1 on the US chart with “Baby Don't Get Hooked on Me.”

Michael Jackson was approaching his first solo No. 1 hit with “Ben.”

Three Dog Night reached No. 1 on the Easy Listening chart with “Black & White.”

David Bowie performed at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, Michigan.

From October 8 through the end of the month, Elvis Presley watched movies at the Memphian or Crosstown cinemas almost every evening.

Polydor Records released Cream's double compilation album "Heavy Cream" internationally, featuring "White Room", "Sunshine of Your Love", "Strange Brew" and other tracks from the band's back catalogue. Because UK buyers already had access to earlier compilations such as 1969's "Best of Cream", it did not enter the UK Albums Chart. The North American release was delayed until April 1973 and eventually peaked at No. 135 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart.

From October 8 through the end of October, Elvis Presley watched movies almost every night at the Memphian or the Crosstown.

Led Zeppelin played at Festival Hall in Osaka, Japan.

American musician and songwriter Terry Balsamo was born in Tampa, Florida. He is best known as a former guitarist of Cold and Evanescence and later became a musical collaborator of Amy Lee on Evanescence's "The Open Door" and the band's 2011 self-titled album.

According to the source, from October 8 until the end of the month Elvis Presley watched films almost every evening at the Memphian or Crosstown cinemas.

James Brown met President Richard Nixon at the White House and supported his bid for re-election, alienating a significant part of his audience.

Vinnie Tattanelli, drummer of the band Nine Days, was born in Brooklyn, New York.

Yes performed at Caird Hall in Dundee, Scotland.

David Bowie performed at Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri.

From October 8 until the end of the month, Elvis Presley spent many evenings watching films at the Memphian or Crosstown cinemas in Memphis.

Genesis performed at St. George's Hall in Bradford, England.

The Who and their support act Golden Earring performed at the Festhalle in Frankfurt, Germany, at the beginning of their European tour. It was The Who's first concert in seven months, at that time their longest break between performances. The previously unreleased songs "Long Live Rock" and "Relay" were performed for the first time.

Lady Sings the Blues, a musical biographical film about singer Billie Holiday, premieres in New York. Diana Ross makes her feature-film debut as Holiday, starring alongside Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan, and Scatman Crothers. The film receives five Oscar nominations, including one for Ross for Best Actress.

Joseph Kahn, born Ahn Jun-hee, is born in Busan, South Korea. He later becomes a music-video director for Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Taylor Swift, Chris Brown, and Eminem.

King Crimson performed at the Zoom Club in Frankfurt am Main.