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Why September 10th Matters In Rock History

KISS-1.13438706 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 04: Gene Simmons and Tommy Thayer of Kiss perform onstage at Staples Center on March 04, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ABA) (Kevin Winter/Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

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It’s September 10th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:

- In 1975, KISS released their first live record, Alive. The double-LP set also became their first Top 10 album. 

- In 1974, after struggles with drug abuse and interpersonal conflicts, the New York Dolls broke up.

- In 1988, Guns N’ Roses had the No. 1 song in the U.S. with “Sweet Child O’ Mine.”

- In 1998, Green Day won the Moon Man for Best Alternative Video at the MTV Video Music Awards for “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).”

- In 1991, Nirvana released their hit song “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”

- And in 2005, Motley Crue, U2, Nine Inch Nails, Green Day, Good Charlotte and others perform at MTV’s ReAct Now: Music & Relief special to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

And that’s what happened today in rock history.

Original article by Dave Basner at iHeartRadio