Today in Rock History – 30th SEPTEMBER:

BIRTHDAYS
1917: Buddy Rich
1942: Gus Dudgeon
1947: Mark Feld a.k.a. Marc Bolan

1952: John Lombardo (10,000 Maniacs)
1960: Bill Rieflin (King Crimson, Ministry, R.E.M)
1964: Robby Takac (Goo Goo Dolls)
1964: Trey Anastasio (Phish)

EVENTS
1966: Pink Floyd made their debut live performance, at All Saints Hall, Notting Hill, London. They appeared as part of the Concert for London Free School / International Times Benefit Show.
1967: DJ Tony Blackburn launched BBC Radio 1 with The Move’s “Flowers in the Rain”.
1971: Rick Wakeman made his stage debut with Yes, at De Montford Hall, Leicester.
1977: Death of Mary Ford (Les Paul & Mary Ford) [aged 53].
2024: Death of guitarist, Dave Allison of Anvil [aged 68].

Born on this day in 1917, Buddy Rich was known as “the greatest drummer in the world”. His power, speed and technique on the kit was phenomenal, inspiring multitudes of percussionists and tub-thumpers ever since. Rush drummer, Neil Peart, organised tribute concerts to the great man, who died in 1987 [aged 69].

The Gates of Dawn… Pink Floyd played their first gig on this day in 1966! From “Interstellar Overdrive” to flying pigs ~ what a phenomenal 48-year career they had! Here’s one from the beginning, with Syd Barrett…