September 19

In September 1970 English dairy farmer Michael Eavis hosted the first edition of what would become the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset. Originally called the Pilton Pop, Blues & Folk Festival, it attracted around 1,500 attendees to its muddy fields. The event featured performances by rock and folk acts in a rural setting, with a modest stage and communal atmosphere. Eavis organized the festival to celebrate the opening of his new farm music venue and support local charities. The success of the inaugural gathering laid the foundation for an annual festival that would grow massively in scale. Over the following decades, Glastonbury became synonymous with major headliners, eclectic lineups, and cultural innovation. It also pioneered environmental initiatives, community spirit, and grassroots creativity in festival culture. The 1970 festival remains a seminal moment in British music history.

On September 19, 1985, Tipper Gore and other political spouses launched the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC). They campaigned for warning labels on albums with explicit lyrics to protect younger listeners. Artists like Frank Zappa and John Denver spoke before Congress to defend artistic freedom. The national debate centered on balancing free speech with parental concerns over controversial content. The initiative resulted in the Recording Industry Association of America adopting the 'Parental Advisory' label on albums.