Events in Music History in September 1991

Ropin' the Wind

Sep 2 "Ropin' the Wind" 3rd studio album by Garth Brooks is released (Billboard Album of the Year 1992)

The Most Happy Fella

Sep 4 Revival of Frank Loesser's 1956 musical "The Most Happy Fella" opens at NY State Theater, NYC, for a limited run by the New York City Opera

  • Sep 5 8th MTV Video Music Awards: REM wins

Smells like Teen Spirit

Sep 10 Rock band Nirvana release their single "Smells like Teen Spirit", often dubbed the anthem of Generation X

Nevermind

Sep 24 Rock band Nirvana release their second studio album "Nevermind"

  • Sep 28 "Good Time" single by Ziggy Marley & Melody Makers peaks at #85
  • Sep 28 "Love Of A Lifetime" by Firehouse peaks at #5

My Own Private Idaho

Sep 29 Gus Van Sant's film "My Own Private Idaho" starring Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix premieres