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October 28, 1977
Never Mind the Bollocks by the Sex Pistols is released in the US. Eventually it sells a million copies, but it takes more than ten years.
October 27, 1986
In Preston, England the Smiths bring the curtain down on their concert after only playing one song when Morrisey is hit on the head by an object witnesses aren't sure was a coin or drumstick.
October 26, 1982
Joe Strummer of The Clash dissapeared on the eve of their show Know Your Rights, which turned out to be a publicity stunt
October 25, 1962
Happy birthday to Chad Smith, the drummer for Red Hot Chili Peppers
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October 24, 1970
Pink Floyd were number one on the UK album chart for the first time with with "Atom Heart Mother".
October 23, 1978
Sid Vicious attempts suicide following the death of Nancy Spungen while being held at Riker's Island Detention Center
October 22, 1990
Pearl Jam played their first ever concert at the Off Ramp in Seattle
October 21, 1994
A man from Ottawa sues Sarah McLachlan, claiming her song "Possession" is really about him and is based on private letters he wrote to the singer. The song is about an obsessed fan.
October 19, 1991
In Boardwalk, Manchester, Oasis played their first proper gig.
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California, Rest In Peace
October 18, 2017
Rest in peace, Gord Downie, a true Canadian icon. You will be missed and forever loved.
October 17, 1995
During an interview between Noel Gallagher (Oasis) and The Observer magazine, Noel said he wished Damon Albarn and Alex Cox would die from AIDS. He later retracted that statement.
October 15, 2000
Radiohead's "Kids A" went number one on the US album chart.
October 13, 1985
B-52's guitarist Ricky Wilson dies from complications resulting from AIDS.