What Happened in Sep 1979

U2 releases Three (EP)

Three, also known as U2 3, is the first release by Irish rock band U2, a three-song EP recorded and released in 1979. It was produced by the band... Read more

Aretha Franklin Releases "La Diva"

La Diva is an Aretha Franklin album released in 1979. In an attempt to make a comeback, Franklin decided to record a Disco-oriented album with the... Read more

Woodstock Reunion 1979

Woodstock Reunion 1979 was a rock concert held in NY in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the original 1969 Woodstock festival. Read more

Carl Yastrzemski gets 3000th hit

I was 14 years old and in attendance at this game. The Red Sox played the Yankees. My dad, mom, brother and I were sitting on the third base side... Read more

"Quadrophenia" Is Released

Quadrophenia is a 1979 British film based on the 1973 rock opera album Quadrophenia by The Who. The film stars Phil Daniels in the leading role as... Read more

"Joe's Garage (Act I)" by Frank Zappa Is Released

Joe's Garage: Acts I, II & III is a 1979 rock opera by Frank Zappa, which tells the story of what could possibly happen if music was made illegal.... Read more

"Heartland" Is Released

Heartland is a 1979 film, directed by Richard Pearce, starring Rip Torn and Conchata Ferrell. The movie is a stark depiction of early homestead... Read more

The Eagles release The Long Run

The Long Run is the sixth studio album by the Eagles, released in 1979. This was the first Eagles album not to feature founding member Randy... Read more

Funkadelic releases Uncle Jam Wants You

Uncle Jam Wants You is the eleventh studio album by American funk band Funkadelic. It was originally released by Warner Bros. Records on September... Read more