rock

2001
Mansun ansaphone service went down

In October 2001 the Mansun ansaphone service operated by King since the early days of the band went down.

The Who performed at The Concert for New York City

In October 2001 the band performed at The Concert for New York City at Madison Square Garden for families of firefighters and police who had lost their lives following the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center ; with Forbes describing their performance as a “catharsis” for the law…
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Nirvana (band) box set scheduled for release

A 45-track box set of Nirvana rarities was scheduled for release in October 2001.

Catatonia (band) breaking up

on 21 September it was announced that they were breaking up

The Saints (Australian band) On 11 September 2001, the original line-up of the Saints came

On 11 September 2001, the original line-up of the Saints came together for a one-off reunion when the writer Clinton Walker , a long-time friend and champion of the band, inducted them into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame.

The Angels (Australian band) With Neeson’s departure, the Angels effectively ceased, although Rick

With Neeson’s departure, the Angels effectively ceased, although Rick and John Brewster considered recruiting another singer. In November 2000 Shock Records reissued Left Hand Drive . The Australian Broadcasting Corporation featured the group in its music series, Long Way to the Top , in “Episode 4: Berserk Warriors”, broadcast on…
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L'Arc-en-Ciel released on September 5

” Spirit Dreams Inside (Another Dream) “, released on September 5, 2001, was L’Arc-en-Ciel’s last single before a long period of inactivity.

The Posies The band recorded an album together late in 1999, but Stringfellow

The band recorded an album together late in 1999, but Stringfellow later decided to break up the band and re-recorded the album with the help of studio musicians; it was to be released in September 2001. Meanwhile, Auer formed a band of his own, released a pair of EPs, and…
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Cake (band) First full tour launched

With the exception of a slot at the Atlanta On The Bricks Festival, playing for 90,000 people, the band chose to start the tour with small rather than large shows, such as in the Sacramento area, where they played for around 100 people. They launched their first full tour for…
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Incubus (band) music video was released

The music video was released at the end of that month, after being re-cut to make it more viewable in the wake of the 9/11 disaster.