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September 3,  1968

Ringo returns to The Beatles after quitting in frustration during the White Album sessions. He finds his drum kit covered in flowers.

September 4, 2001

System Of A Down release Toxicity, a classic of the Armenian folk-metal genre that sells over 3 million copies.

September 5, 2020

Metallica become the first act with #1 songs on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs chart in four different decades when their live version of “All Within My Hands,” recorded with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, takes the top spot.

September 6, 1997

Elton John sings a new version of “Candle In The Wind” at Princess Diana’s funeral. This rendition, which replaces “Goodbye Norma Jean” with “Goodbye England’s Rose,” becomes the best-selling single of all time in the UK.

September 7, 1978

RIP Keith Moon of The Who dies at age 32 after overdosing on medication that is supposed to help him overcome his alcoholism.

September 8, 1955

In an attempt to hide the wrinkles in his suit, Chuck Berry does the duck walk for the first time.

September 9, 1992

During a performance at the MTV Video Music Awards, Nirvana plays “Lithium,” ending in a grand finale where bassist Krist Novoselic tosses his instrument high into the air. When he tries to catch it, he misses, and the bass whacks him in the head. Still, it’s a pretty awesome performance.

September 10, 1991

Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is released as a single, forever changing the musical meaning of the word “Alternative.”