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  1. On This Day November 9 1985 – Twisted Sister Released Come Out and Play

    On This Day November 9 1985 – Twisted Sister Released Come Out and Play

    On this day November 9 1985, Twisted Sister released their fourth studio album Come Out and Play, following the massive success of their breakthrough Stay Hungry. The album saw the band pushing their theatrical style even further, combining their signature hard rock energy with a polished...
  2. On This Day November 9 1985 – White Lion Released Fight to Survive in the U.S.

    On This Day November 9 1985 – White Lion Released Fight to Survive in the U.S.

    On this day November 9 1985, White Lion released their debut studio album Fight to Survive in the U.S,, introducing the world to a band that would soon become one of the defining names in melodic hard rock. Fronted by vocalist Mike Tramp and guitarist Vito Bratta, the group blended powerful...
  3. On This Day November 9 1985 – W.A.S.P Released The Last Command

    On This Day November 9 1985 – W.A.S.P Released The Last Command

    On this day November 9 1985, W.A.S.P released their second studio album The Last Command, an explosive follow up that cemented the band’s place as one of the leading forces in 80s heavy metal. Led by the charismatic and controversial Blackie Lawless, the album continued the group’s blend of raw...
  4. On This Day November 9 1985 – Helix Released Long Way to Heaven

    On This Day November 9 1985 – Helix Released Long Way to Heaven

    On this day November 9 1985, Canadian hard rock band Helix released their fifth studio album Long Way to Heaven, continuing their steady rise through the 1980s rock scene. Fronted by vocalist Brian Vollmer, the band combined powerful riffs, melodic hooks, and an unapologetic party spirit that...
  5. On This Day November 9 1985 – King Kobra Released Ready to Strike in the U.S.

    On This Day November 9 1985 – King Kobra Released Ready to Strike in the U.S.

    On this day November 9 1985, King Kobra released their debut album Ready to Strike in the US, a powerful entry into the 1980s hard rock and metal scene. Formed by renowned drummer Carmine Appice, who had played with legends like Rod Stewart and Ozzy Osbourne, the band combined technical skill...
  6. On This Day November 9 1986 – Killer Dwarfs Released Stand Tall

    On This Day November 9 1986 – Killer Dwarfs Released Stand Tall

    On this day November 9 1986, Canadian rock band Killer Dwarfs released their debut album Stand Tall, introducing their unique mix of humor, determination, and high energy rock to the world. Fronted by the charismatic Russ Dwarf, the band combined catchy melodies, tight musicianship, and tongue...
  7. On This Day November 9 1987 – Candlemass Released Nightfall

    On This Day November 9 1987 – Candlemass Released Nightfall

    On this day November 9 1987, Swedish metal band Candlemass released their second studio album Nightfall, a monumental record that helped define the sound and atmosphere of epic doom metal. Building on the foundation of their debut Epicus Doomicus Metallicus, the band expanded their vision with...
  8. On This Day November 9 1987 – Eurythmics Released Savage

    On This Day November 9 1987 – Eurythmics Released Savage

    On this day November 9 1987, Eurythmics released their sixth studio album Savage, a bold and experimental work that pushed the duo into darker and more artistic territory. After exploring a more traditional pop sound on their previous release Revenge, Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart returned to...
  9. On This Day November 9 1981 – Men at Work Released Their Debut Album Business as Usual

    On This Day November 9 1981 – Men at Work Released Their Debut Album Business as Usual

    On this day November 9 1981, the Australian band Men at Work released their debut album Business as Usual, a record that quickly became one of the defining sounds of the early 1980s. Featuring a clever mix of new wave, pop, and rock, the album introduced the world to Colin Hay’s distinctive...
  10. On This Day November 21 1989 – Back on the Block Released

    On This Day November 21 1989 – Back on the Block Released

    On this day November 21 1989, the influential album Back on the Block was released, produced and assembled by legendary musician and producer Quincy Jones. The project brought together an extraordinary lineup of artists including Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, James Ingram, Chaka Khan, Ice T, Big...
  11. On This Day November 8 1986 – Amanda by Boston Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day November 8 1986 – Amanda by Boston Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day November 8 1986, Amanda by Boston reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the band’s first and only chart topping single. After an eight year break following their 1978 album Dont Look Back, the song signaled Boston’s long awaited return to the spotlight. Written by Tom...
  12. On This Day November 8 1983 – Girlschool Released Play Dirty

    On This Day November 8 1983 – Girlschool Released Play Dirty

    On this day November 8 1983, British rock band Girlschool released their fourth studio album Play Dirty, a record that showed the group’s evolution from raw heavy rockers into a more polished, radio ready sound. Produced by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea of Slade, the album featured a slicker approach...
  13. On This Day November 8 1980 – Eddie Rabbitt Released I Love a Rainy Night

    On This Day November 8 1980 – Eddie Rabbitt Released I Love a Rainy Night

    On this day November 8 1980, Eddie Rabbitt released I Love a Rainy Night, a song that would become one of the biggest crossover hits of the decade. Blending country, pop, and rock influences, the track showcased Rabbitt’s smooth vocals and upbeat energy. Its distinctive finger snaps and rhythmic...
  14. On This Day November 8 1988 – The Jungle Brothers Released Straight out the Jungle

    On This Day November 8 1988 – The Jungle Brothers Released Straight out the Jungle

    On this day November 8 1988, The Jungle Brothers released their groundbreaking debut album Straight out the Jungle, a record that helped shape the future of hip hop as the 80s came to a close. The New York trio Mike Gee, Afrika Baby Bam, and DJ Sammy B brought a fresh and positive energy to the...
  15. On This Day November 8 1988 – Realm Released Endless War

    On This Day November 8 1988 – Realm Released Endless War

    On this day November 8 1988, the American thrash metal band Realm released their debut album Endless War, an explosive record that combined technical precision with raw energy. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Realm brought a unique sound to the metal scene by blending intricate guitar work...
  16. On This Day November 8 1983 – Barbra Streisand Released the Yentl Soundtrack

    On This Day November 8 1983 – Barbra Streisand Released the Yentl Soundtrack

    On this day November 8 1983, Barbra Streisand released the soundtrack to Yentl, the musical drama she directed, co wrote, and starred in. The album featured original music composed by Michel Legrand with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman, perfectly capturing the emotional depth and...
  17. On This Day November 8 1982 – ABBA Released The Singles: The First Ten Years

    On This Day November 8 1982 – ABBA Released The Singles: The First Ten Years

    On this day November 8 1982, ABBA released The Singles: The First Ten Years, a double album compilation that celebrated a full decade of timeless pop perfection. Containing twenty three tracks, the collection served as both a career retrospective and a farewell to one of the most successful pop...
  18. On This Day November 8 1980 – Motörhead Released Their 4th Album Ace of Spades

    On This Day November 8 1980 – Motörhead Released Their 4th Album Ace of Spades

    On this day November 8 1980, Motörhead released their fourth studio album Ace of Spades, a record that became one of the defining landmarks in heavy metal history. Led by the unmistakable Lemmy Kilmister, the British trio delivered a sound that was faster, louder, and more aggressive than almost...
  19. On This Day November 7 1980 – Bette Midler And The Harlettes Released Divine Madness (Live Album)

    On This Day November 7 1980 – Bette Midler And The Harlettes Released Divine Madness (Live Album)

    On this day November 7 1980, Bette Midler and The Harlettes released Divine Madness, a dynamic live album that captured the energy, humor, and theatrical spirit of Midler’s unforgettable stage performances. Recorded during her sold out tour, the album showcased her incredible range as both a...
  20. On This Day November 7 1980 – Eagles Released Eagles (Live Album)

    On This Day November 7 1980 – Eagles Released Eagles (Live Album)

    On this day November 7 1980, the Eagles released their first live album simply titled Eagles Live. The record captured the band’s legendary sound at the height of their success, showcasing their perfect harmonies and timeless songwriting across performances from their tours in 1976 and 1980...
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