Rock music history milestones on August 9

August 9 marks several significant milestones in rock history, ranging from chart-topping successes to the passing of influential musicians.

In terms of commercial achievements, AC/DC's album "Back in Black" reached No. 1 in the UK in 1980, and Richard Marx's "Right Here Waiting" topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1989. Other notable releases include Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Endangered Species" in 1994 and Smash Mouth's "All Star" climbing the charts in 1999.

Performance and cultural milestones include Freddie Mercury's final performance with Queen at Knebworth House in 1986 and KISS recording their MTV Unplugged set in 1995. The date also marks the passing of Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia in 1995 and musician Robbie Robertson in 2023.