Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

49 years ago today, Tom Waits played his first paid gig, at the Heritage Coffeehouse in San Diego, where he worked as the doorman; he made 25 bucks. Opening time. Read our Tom Waits Over/Under:

The Over/Under: Tom Waits

Happy birthday Dr. John. Dance the night away. Read Orenda Fink (Azure Ray) in MAGNET on the good doctor:

From The Desk Of Orenda Fink: Dr. John

Happy birthday Mike “Mike D” Diamond (Beastie Boys). Time for livin’. Read our Beasties Over/Under:

The Over/Under: Beastie Boys

Happy birthday Scott Hutchison (Frightened Rabbit). Join hands and we’ll sing. Read our tribute to him:

R.I.P. Scott Hutchison (Frightened Rabbit)

37 years ago today, Led Zeppelin released final “studio” album Coda. They could quit you, baby. Read our Hidden Gems review of Coda:

Hidden Gems: Led Zeppelin’s “Coda”