This Week in Rock History: Week of 09/01

**This Week in Rock History: September 1st – September 7th**

– **1968**
– The Doors released their third studio album, *Waiting for the Sun*, in the UK.

– **1970**
– Jimi Hendrix performed his final concert at the Isle of Fehmarn Festival in Germany on September 6.

– **1972**
– David Bowie released the single “John, I’m Only Dancing” in the UK on September 1.

– **1974**
– Eric Clapton’s cover of “I Shot the Sheriff” reached #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

– **1976**
– Fleetwood Mac’s self-titled album reached #1 on the US Billboard 200 on September 4.

– **1977**
– Rush released their fifth studio album, *A Farewell to Kings*, on September 1.

– **1978**
– The Who’s drummer Keith Moon died in London on September 7.

– **1983**
– Mick Jones was fired from The Clash on September 1.

– **1987**
– Pink Floyd released *A Momentary Lapse of Reason* in the UK on September 7.

– **1991**
– Pearl Jam released their debut album, *Ten*, in the US on September 1.

– **1994**
– REM released their ninth studio album, *Monster*, on September 5.

– **1997**
– Elton John recorded “Candle in the Wind 1997” as a tribute to Princess Diana on September 6.