Around The Ropes

September 25 1964 - The Temptations began recording 'My Girl' which went on to be their first US number one and the first of fifteen US Top Ten hits. 1990 - Drummer Dave Grohl auditioned for Nirvana and was instantly given the job. A year later, the band recorded Nevermind which exceeded all expectations and became a worldwide commercial success Birthdays: Will Smith is 52. September 26 1937 - Blues singer Bessie Smith died aged 43 after being involved in a car accident while traveling along Route 61 outside Memphis, Tennessee. With the nickname "the Empress of the Blues" 1987 - Michael Jackson started a six-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. album chart with Bad Birthdays: Olivia Newton-John was born on this day in 1948. She passed away in August of 2022 September 27 1982 - Prince released his fifth album, 1999. It was a breakthrough, selling well over 5 million copies worldwide, thanks to "Little Red Corvette" and the title track. 2014 - Taylor Swift issues 1989, her biggest-selling album. The