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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sep. 29, 2020: We lost Helen Reddy at 78. From “Delta Dawn” to “Angie Baby,” she was a ’70s pop powerhouse — while the no. 1 “I Am Woman” became an anthem for the women’s liberation movement. A powerful voice, in more ways than one. ❤️🎶

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sep. 29, 2020: We lost Mac Davis at 78. He wrote Elvis classics like “In the Ghetto,” “Don’t Cry Daddy” & “A Little Less Conversation,” then became a star himself in 1972 with the no. 1 hit, “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me.” Singer, songwriter, actor & entertainer — Mac could do it all. 🎶

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sep. 29, 1977: Billy Joel released The Stranger — the album that turned the Piano Man into a superstar. 🎹⭐ Loaded with “Just the Way You Are,” “Movin’ Out,” “Only the Good Die Young” & “She’s Always a Woman,” it remains his best-selling studio album. Not bad for a stranger. 😏

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sep. 29, 1968: The Supremes changed up their glamorous image on The Ed Sullivan Show. Performing “Love Child,” Diana Ross traded the gowns for a simple sweatshirt to reflect the song’s storyline. By January ’69, the classic Supremes glamour was back on their return appearance. ✨

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sep. 29, 1935: Jerry Lee Lewis was born in Louisiana. “The Killer” tore through early rock & roll with “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” and “Great Balls of Fire.” Scandal nearly ended his career, but he returned as a country star in one of music’s great second acts. One of a kind? Absolutely!

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sep. 28, 1976: Songs in the Key of Life was released, featuring “Sir Duke,” “I Wish” & “Isn’t She Lovely.” Stevie Wonder almost retired in 1975. Instead, he gave us a masterpiece. 🎹 It debuted at no. 1 and won the Grammy for Album of the Year. Good thing Stevie changed his mind. ❤️

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sep. 28, 1968: The Beatles’ “Hey Jude” hit no. 1 in the U.S., staying there for 9 weeks — their longest run at the top. At 7+ minutes, it proved a very long single could still be a massive hit. And for DJs everywhere: finally, a proper bathroom break. 😂📻

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sep. 28, 1901: Ed Sullivan was born in Harlem, NYC. His legendary TV show gave viewers Elvis, The Beatles and countless unforgettable performances. And this week, the former Late Show marquee came down — putting ED SULLIVAN THEATER front and centre once again. Perfect timing for Ed’s 125th. 📺🎙️

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Sep. 27, 1997: Bob Dylan performed for Pope John Paul II at a huge Catholic youth gathering in Bologna, Italy. John Paul II even referenced “Blowin’ in the Wind” in his remarks — though future Pope Benedict XVI later admitted he wasn’t exactly sold on inviting Dylan. The ’90s, folks. 😆

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Sep. 27, 1947: Meat Loaf was born Marvin Lee Aday in Dallas. From Bat Out of Hell to The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Fight Club, subtlety was never really his thing — and thank goodness for that. He passed in 2022 at 74, but that voice remains gloriously larger than life. 🦇🤘

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Happy 83rd to Winnipeg’s Randy Bachman, born #OnThisDay in 1943! 🇨🇦🎸 From The Guess Who and “American Woman” to BTO’s “Takin’ Care of Business” and “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet,” his place in Canadian rock history is secure. 83…and still takin’ care of business!

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Sep. 26, 1975: The Rocky Horror Picture Show premiered in California. It flopped at first, then midnight screenings, shadow casts and audience participation turned it into the ultimate cult classic. 🫦 Let’s do the Time Warp again! 🎬

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Sep. 26, 1969: The Beatles released Abbey Road in the UK — the final album the four recorded together. “Something,” “Here Comes the Sun,” and that Side Two medley. Four guys crossing a street created one of the most iconic album covers ever. 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Sep. 26, 1964: Roy Orbison hit no. 1 with “Oh, Pretty Woman.” It was sparked by his wife Claudette heading out and a joke from co-writer Bill Dees: “A pretty woman never needs any money.” One casual comment → one unforgettable guitar riff. 🎸

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Sep. 26, 1948: Olivia Newton-John was born. Would you believe she nearly turned down Grease? Worried that at 29 she was too old to play Sandy, the screen test with John Travolta proved otherwise. 💕 Gone since 2022 - 4 Grammys, 5 no. 1 hits and a remarkable legacy of music and cancer advocacy. 🌸

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Sep. 26, 1925: Singer-songwriter Marty Robbins was born. The country legend behind “El Paso” and “Big Iron” was also a Grand Ole Opry star AND a NASCAR driver. Because apparently being one of country music’s great storytellers wasn’t enough. 😆 Marty Robbins lived life full throttle. 🏁

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Sep. 25, 2017: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers played their final show at the Hollywood Bowl. Their last song? “Runnin’ Down a Dream.” Just one week later, Petty was gone at 66. Nobody in that crowd knew they were watching the end of an era. ❤️🎸

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Sep. 25, 1980: John "Bonzo" Bonham died at just 32. Led Zeppelin chose to disband rather than replace him. Years later, John's son, Jason, stepped behind the drums for reunions, including their 2007 O2 Arena show. Nobody replaced Bonzo — but the thunder stayed in the family. ❤️

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#OnThisDay in 1968, in West Philadelphia, born and raised… 🎶 Will Smith turns 58 today! From Grammy-winning rapper to Fresh Prince to Hollywood superstar, he’s been a pop-culture fixture for decades. And yes…sometimes he’s made an impact quite literally. Chris Rock can confirm! 😬

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Sep. 24, 1996: The Wonders’ “That Thing You Do!” hit the airwaves. Written by Adam Schlesinger, the ridiculously catchy movie hit reached no. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100, and earned Oscar & Golden Globe nominations. The ultimate one-hit wonder…from a band that didn’t even really exist. 🎸👏

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Sep. 24, 1988: Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” hit no. 1 — the first a cappella song to top the Billboard Hot 100. It knocked Guns N’ Roses from the top and later won Grammys for Record & Song of the Year. Stuck in your head now? Don’t worry. 😏

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#OnThisDay in 1957, Elvis Presley released “Jailhouse Rock,” his ninth U.S. no. 1. 🎸 The movie’s iconic cellblock dance sequence is often cited as an early precursor to the modern music video. Nearly 70 years later, it still rocks. ⚡

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Sep. 24, 1936: Jim Henson was born in Greenville, MS. 💚 His Muppet creations even hit the Billboard charts: Ernie’s “Rubber Duckie” reached no. 16 in 1970 and Kermit’s “The Rainbow Connection” no. 25 in '79. Gone far too soon at 53, but Henson’s imagination still brings joy to generations. 🌈

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Sep. 23, 1980: Bob Marley played his final concert at Pittsburgh’s Stanley Theatre. The 20-song set ended with a six-minute version of “Get Up, Stand Up.” His declining health soon ended the Uprising tour. Marley died of melanoma less than eight months later, at just 36. 🇯🇲❤️💛💚

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Bruce Springsteen was born #OnThisDay in 1949. 🎸 From Born to Run to Born in the U.S.A., The Boss turned working-class lives, restless nights and American dreams into rock ’n’ roll poetry. More than 50 years later, he’s still The Boss.

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Sep. 23, 1930: Ray Charles was born in Albany, Georgia. 🎹 “The Genius” spent six decades breaking musical boundaries across soul, R&B, pop and country. 17 Grammys, countless classics and an unmistakable sound that still influences musicians today. 🎶

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Sep. 22, 1969: The Band released their classic self-titled Brown Album. Made by four Canadians and one American, it gave us classics like “Up on Cripple Creek” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.” Legendary Americana, made by four Canadians and one American. 🇨🇦➡️🇺🇸 You’re welcome, America. 😏

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Sep. 22, 1958: Joan Jett was born. She went from The Runaways to the Blackhearts, helped launch her own record label after rejection from the industry, and took “I Love Rock ’n Roll” to no. 1 for seven weeks. Still rocking. Still rebellious. Still doesn’t give a damn about her bad reputation. 🤘🖤

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🎂 Happy 70th Birthday, Debby Boone! Born #OnThisDay in 1956, she stepped out of the Boone family spotlight with a monster hit of her own. “You Light Up My Life” spent 10 weeks at no. 1 in 1977. And now that chorus is in your head. You’re welcome! 😏🎶

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Sep. 21, 2011: R.E.M. called it a day after more than 30 years together. From Athens, Georgia to worldwide success, they helped turn alternative rock into a mainstream force. Their final album, Collapse Into Now, even left us with Michael Stipe seemingly waving goodbye.

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Sep. 21, 2004: Yusuf Islam, formerly Cat Stevens, was denied entry into the U.S. after appearing on a security watch list. His flight was diverted to Maine, he was questioned and sent back to Britain. Quite the detour for the man who brought us “Peace Train.” ✌️🚂

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Sep. 21, 1934: Leonard Cohen was born in Montreal. From “Suzanne” to “Hallelujah,” Cohen blended poetry, spirituality, love and darkness like few others. He left us in 2016, but his words — and that unmistakable voice — live on. ❤️

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Sep. 20, 1979: The Clash’s Paul Simonon smashed his bass onstage at NYC’s Palladium. Pennie Smith nearly rejected her photo for being too blurry — but it became the iconic cover of London Calling and one of punk rock’s defining images. 🎸📸

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Sep. 20, 1973: Jim Croce was killed in a plane crash. He was just 30. Only a day later, “I Got a Name” was released. His career was far too short, but songs like “Operator,” “Time in a Bottle” and “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” made his voice unforgettable. 🎶

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Sep. 20, 1970: Jim Morrison was convicted of indecent exposure and profanity stemming from The Doors’ infamous 1969 Miami concert. He died while appealing the conviction in 1971. Nearly 40 years later, Florida granted Morrison a posthumous pardon.

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Sep. 19, 1989: Janet Jackson released Rhythm Nation 1814. Socially conscious, ridiculously danceable and packed with hits, it produced a record seven Billboard Top 5 singles from one album — something not even Michael matched. Janet was absolutely unstoppable.

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Sep. 19, 1981: Simon & Garfunkel reunited for a free concert in Central Park, drawing more than 400,000 fans. The legendary night became a live album and film and sparked a brief reunion before the duo split again in 1983. 🎶

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Sep. 19, 1960: Chubby Checker hit no. 1 with “The Twist” and helped launch a worldwide dance craze. More than 65 years later, it still fills dance floors — but I suggest you stretch first! 🕺

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Happy Birthday, Mama Cass! 🎂 Born #OnThisDay in 1941, Cass Elliot gave The Mamas & the Papas one of the most unforgettable voices of the ’60s before going solo. She died far too young at 32. Forget the cruel myths that followed her — remember the voice, the joy and the music. ❤️🎶

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Sep. 18, 1983: KISS did the unthinkable: they took off the makeup. 🤯 The band unveiled their new look on MTV for Lick It Up, kicking off a successful new era. They stayed unmasked until the original lineup — and the makeup — returned in 1996. 🤘

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Sep. 18, 1978: WKRP in Cincinnati debuted. Critics said no real radio station could possibly be that chaotic. After 17 years working full-time in radio, I can confidently say: WKRP was basically a documentary. 😂📻

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Sep. 18, 1970: Jimi Hendrix died in London at just 27. In only a few years, he revolutionized the electric guitar and changed rock music forever. More than half a century later, Hendrix still somehow sounds ahead of his time. 🎸

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Sep. 15, 1982: Pink Floyd: The Wall hit the big screen. 🎬🧱 Alan Parker’s film mixed Bob Geldof’s Pink with Gerald Scarfe’s surreal animation, becoming a box-office success and later a cult classic. Rock opera. Art film. Fever dream. Still unforgettable.

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Sep. 15, 1969: The “Paul is dead” conspiracy was taking off — claiming McCartney had died in 1966, been replaced by a double, and The Beatles were leaving clues in their music. 👀 Paul was alive and well, of course. If only this were the biggest conspiracy theory going around today. 🙄😂

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Sep. 15, 1967: The Who turned The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour into rock ’n’ roll chaos. 💥 Keith Moon’s explosive-filled drum kit went off with a massive blast during “My Generation,” injuring Moon and singeing Pete Townshend’s hair.

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Sep. 15, 1967: The Doors played The Ed Sullivan Show. 🔥 Jim Morrison was asked to change the “couldn’t get much higher” lyric in “Light My Fire.” He agreed. Then sang it anyway. 😏 The Doors were reportedly told they’d never be invited back. Peak Morrison. 🚪🔥

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#OnThisDay in 1984, Miami Vice debuted on NBC, and brought pastel suits, neon nights, fast cars and MTV-style music to prime time TV. 🌴😎 Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight” helped set the mood, while Jan Hammer’s theme became a no. 1 hit. Peak ’80s cool.

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Sep. 16, 1979: The Sugarhill Gang released “Rapper’s Delight.” Built around Chic’s “Good Times,” it became the first rap single to hit the Billboard Hot 100 and helped take hip-hop from NYC parties into the mainstream. And the original 12-inch version ran about 15 minutes long! 📀🔥

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Sep. 16, 1977: T. Rex legendary frontman Marc Bolan was killed in a London car crash at just 29. A glam rock pioneer with glitter, swagger and killer riffs, Bolan helped define an era — and over 50 years later, his influence still shines. ✨🎸

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radiokmac 🇨🇦 @radiokmac.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Sep. 16, 1925: B.B. King was born in Mississippi. 🎸 The King of the Blues influenced generations with his guitar, Lucille, by his side — and in 1977, even brought his legendary sound to Yellowknife for two shows at the Gerry Murphy Arena. He left us in 2015 at 89, but the thrill lives on. 👑

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