26 years ago today, Singles opened in theaters. It rocked our world. Read our review of last year’s deluxe edition reissue of the soundtrack:
Essential New Music: Various Artists “Singles: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Deluxe Edition”
Happy Birthday Keith Morris (Black Flag, Circle Jerks, OFF!)
Happy birthday Keith Morris (Black Flag, Circle Jerks, OFF!). Time’s on your side. Read Mr. Morris in MAGNET on Guided By Voices:
The Beach Boys Released “Smiley Smile” 51 Years Ago Today
51 years ago today, the Beach Boys released Smiley Smile. Tune in, turn on, chill out. Read our review of the 50th anniversary edition of the album that came the year before, Pet Sounds:
Essential New Music: The Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds (50th Anniversary Edition)”
Van Morrison Is The King Of Queens, At Least For One Night
The legendary Van Morrison played Forest Hills Stadium in Queens last week, performing an 18-song set of hits, covers and some surprises. MAGNET photographer Wes Orshoski was there to document the evening and to reminisce about how he used to sing “Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah.”
Happy Birthday Dee Dee Ramone (Ramones)
Happy birthday Dee Dee Ramone (Ramones). We’ll meet you at 53rd and Third. Check out our 120 Reasons To Live on Dee’s rap alter ego Dee Dee King:
Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons And Paul Stanley All Released Solo LPs 40 Years Ago Today
40 years ago today, Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley all released self-titled solo albums. Five years later to the day, Kiss appeared in public for the first time since 1973 without makeup. We licked it all up.
Happy Birthday Dizzee Rascal
Happy birthday Dizzee Rascal. Fix up, look sharp.
Genesis Released “Abacab” 37 Years Ago Today
37 years ago today, Genesis released Abacab. Like it or not, another record. Read our Genesis Over/Under:
Happy Birthday Fee Waybill (Tubes)
Happy birthday Fee Waybill (Tubes). Talk to ya later. Read about Ladies And Gentlemen The Fabulous Stains, starring Waybill, Paul Simonon, Paul Cook, Steve Jones, as well as some acting hacks like Diane Lane, Laura Dern and Ray Winstone:
Steel Pulse Raises The Roof(top) In NYC
Legendary British root-reggae group Steel Pulse brought its rage and fury to The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City. MAGNET photographer Wes Orshoski was on hand to make sure the revolution was digitized.
