Why September 10th Matters In Rock History

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 03: Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Paul Stanley of KISS, perform during their opening show for the Australian leg of their 40th anniversary world tour at Perth Arena on October 3, 2015 in Perth, Australia.  (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 03: Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Paul Stanley of KISS, perform during their opening show for the Australian leg of their 40th anniversary world tour at Perth Arena on October 3, 2015 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

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