The world is mourning the loss of Quincy Jones, a monumental figure in the music industry whose influence spanned generations and genres. The composer, producer, and musician passed away today, November 4, at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped the sound of popular music. Seattle Roots and Global Reach Born in […]
1961 – Bob Dylan made his Carnegie Chapter Hall debut in New York City. The show was seen by 50 people who paid two dollars each at Carnegie Hall. 1971 – Bob Dylan recorded the song “George Jackson.” Jackson was a black militant what had been killed in a California prison shootout. 1973 – Soft […]
1964 – The Dave Clark Five performed “Glad All Over” on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” 1968 – George Harrison released the soundtrack “Wonderwall.” He was the first Beatle to release a solo album. 1969 – Faces was added to Warner Brothers records. 1987 – U2 opened for itself by pretending to be a country-rock group […]
1969 – Led Zeppelin’s album “Led Zeppelin II” was released in the United Kingdom. 1970 – Michelle Phillips, formerly of the Mamas and Papas, and actor Dennis Hopper were married. The two divorced 8 days later. 1985 – Producer Joseph Papp died of cancer at the age of 70. He was the co-creator of “A […]
Jeff Lynne brought his Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) back to Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on Friday and Saturday, delivering a nostalgia-packed farewell tour performance that delighted fans with his classic pop-rock hits. This Over and Out Tour marks the final stretch of ELO’s live journey, wrapping up in London’s Hyde Park next summer, although an […]
Legendary rock singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks is using her voice and platform to advocate for abortion rights, inspired by personal experiences and the recent setbacks in U.S. federal protections. In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Nicks expressed a deep connection to the issue, having faced a similar situation in the 1970s when she chose to […]
1960 – Mick Jagger and Keith Richards accidentally met on a train. They had known each other previously from school. 1964 – The Rolling Stones made their first appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” 1967 – The Diana Ross & The Supremes single “In And Out Of Love” was released. 1968 – In London, Led […]
1939 – “Let’s Dance” was recorded by Benny Goodman and his orchestra. 1962 – James Brown recorded “Live at the Apollo, Volume I.” 1963 – The Beatles left Great Britain for their first tour outside of their homeland. 1970 – U.S. President Richard Nixon appealed to radio broadcasters to screen songs with lyrics that urge […]
The Grateful Dead has been named the 2025 Persons of the Year by MusiCares, the charitable arm of the Recording Academy, marking a significant milestone for the iconic band. The tribute will take place on January 31, 2025, just two days before the Grammys, during the annual MusiCares gala concert and dinner at the Los […]
1941 – “Clarinet a la King” was recorded by Benny Goodman and his orchestra. 1962 – Steveland Morris Judkins, later known as Little Stevie Wonder, at the age of 12 recorded his first single. The song was “Thank you for Loving Me All the Way.” 1972 – The musical “Pippin” premiered at the Imperial Theater […]