October 29: A Day Marked by Music Losses and Milestones
Events spanning six decades include the death of Duane Allman, the breakup of The Stone Roses, and Bob Dylan's acceptance of the Nobel Prize in Literature.
By Aiko Nakamura ·
October 29 has served as a recurring date for pivotal moments in popular music history. The day marks events that span from the mid-20th century to the present, encompassing touring milestones, high-profile breakups, and major awards.
In 1965, The Who released the single "My Generation" in the United Kingdom. Decades later, in 1996, the Manchester band The Stone Roses announced their split. Singer Ian Brown described the group's dissolution as a relief after spending a decade in what he called the filthiest business in the universe.
The date also records a major loss for the rock world. In 1971, Duane Allman of The Allman Band died after losing control of his motorcycle in Georgia. More recently, in 2016, Bob Dylan ended his silence regarding the Nobel Prize in Literature by stating he had accepted the award, which had been announced earlier that month.
Commercial and touring milestones have also occurred on this day. David Bowie performed the first night of his 15-date Glass Spider Tour in Australia and New Zealand in 1987. In 2005, a set of waxwork heads of The Beatles, known as the "pepperheads," sold for £81,500 at auction. These sculptures were originally created in 1967 for the backdrop of Peter Blake's art project featuring the band.
Financial records for posthumous earnings were reported in 2009. Forbes magazine noted that Michael Jackson earned approximately $72 million since his death in June of that year. This total placed him third on their list of deceased celebrities, behind Yves Saint Laurent and the songwriting duo Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein.
Source: Radio Nova 100FM
