On This Date In Music

1976 - Steve Miller Band's "Rock 'N' Me" hits No. 1 in the US, giving the group their second chart-topper, following "The Joker."

1976 - Blue Öyster Cult land their biggest hit as "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" peaks at No. 12 in the US. The song is not about suicide, but about reuniting with loved ones in the afterlife.

 

1993 - Meat Loaf was at No. 1 on the US singles chart with 'I'd' Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That). The track was also a No. 1 in over 25 other countries.