Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY
The White Stripes Gave Their Last Live Performance 10 Years Ago Today
10 years ago today, the White Stripes played the last episode of Late Night With Conan O'Brien as well as
“Ring Of Fire: The Best Of Johnny Cash” Became The First Number-One Album On The “Billboard” Country Chart 55 Years Ago Today
55 years ago today, Billboard debuted its country-album chart. Ring Of Fire: The Best Of Johnny Cash was number one,
Gibson Launched Its Flying V Guitar 60 Years Ago Today
60 years ago today, Gibson launched its Flying V guitar. It was discontinued the next year, eventually catching on a
Hank Williams Died 65 Years Ago Today
65 years ago today, Hank Williams died. We’re still saying to Hank Williams, “How lonely does it get?” Hank Williams
The Runaways Played Their Final Show And The Winterland Ballroom Closed Its Doors 40 Years Ago Today
40 years ago today, the Runaways played their final show at Daly City, Calif.’s Cow Palace, while less than 10
AC/DC And Journey Made Their Live Debuts 45 Years Ago Today
45 years ago today, AC/DC made its live debut at Sydney’s Chequers Bar, while Journey made its at the Winterland
Chris Bell (Big Star) Died 40 Years Ago Today (R.I.P.)
40 years ago today, Chris Bell (Big Star) died. R.I.P. There still is a light. Read Steve Kilbey (Church) on
Motown Artists Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross And The Supremes And Stevie Wonder Held Top Three Spots on “Billboard” Singles Chart 50 Years Ago This Week
50 years ago this week, three Motown artists held the top three spots on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart: 1 Marvin
The Photon Band Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Debut “All Young In The Soul”
Tonight at Johnny Brenda’s in Philadelphia, the Photon Band celebrates the 20th anniversary of debut All Young In The Soul.
Cream Played Its Last Concert 50 Years Ago Today
50 years ago today, Cream played its last concert, at the Royal Albert Hall. Goodbye. Read Ann Magnuson (and Joe
Michael Jackson’s Landmark “Thriller” Video 35 Years Ago Today
35 years ago today, Michael Jackson's landmark “Thriller” video debuted at the Metro Crest Theater. Michael wasn’t like other guys.
Flashback Friday: Super Tuesday (Oct. 5, 1993) … Afghan Whigs, Mazzy Star, Redd Kross, Swervedriver, Teenage Fanclub, Uncle Tupelo And Yo La Tengo
Ah, Oct. 5, 1993. We remember it well. There was magic in the air. MAGNET had just published its second
Marilyn Manson Released “Mechanical Animals” 20 Years Ago Today
20 years ago today, Marilyn Manson released Mechanical Animals. Rock is dead.
Eric Clapton Recorded The Guitar Solo For “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” 50 Years Ago Today
50 years ago today, Eric Clapton recorded the guitar solo for the Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Strange brew.