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Today In Music History - September 21st

By Marty Miller
21/09/2026
Est. Reading: 1 minute

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Every day on Radio Nova, just before 11am, we play a couple of songs key to “today in music history” Have a listen! But for now – here’s some light reading and watching.

September 21st in Music History looks like this.

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1968, Deep Purple arrived in the states with their debut single 'Hush', also a hit for Kula Shaker in 1997.

 

1974, Carl Douglas was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Kung Fu Fighting.' The song was recorded in 10 minutes, had started out as a B-side and went on to sell over 10 million and made Douglas a One Hit Wonder.

 

1980, During a North American tour, Bob Marley collapsed while jogging in New York's Central Park. After hospital tests he was diagnosed as having cancer. Marley played his last ever concert two nights.

1992, Parlophone Records released 'Creep' by Radiohead. as their debut single.

2019, Sam Fender had his first Number 1 album.  Hypersonic Missiles was Sam's debut.

September 21st birthdays include:

1934, Leonard Cohen

1947, Don Felder, guitar, vocals, The Eagles

1972,  Liam Gallagher – Swagger to new level..

@liamgallagher #liamgallagher #oasis ♬ original sound - Liam Gallagher

 

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Written by Marty Miller

Talker on radio. Writer on line. Drummer on ...eh drums.
Pink Floyd Fan. ABBA non fan.

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