1943 – “San Fernando Valley” was recorded by Bing Crosby. 1963 – The Weavers gave their farewell concert at Orchestra Hall in Chicago, IL. 1967 – Dave Mason quit Traffic and started a solo career. 1982 – Jamaica issued a Bob Marley commemorative stamp. 1994 – Lisa “Left-Eye” Lopes pled guilty to arson charges for […]
1944 – The musical “On the Town” opened in New York City and ran for 462 performances. It featured the song, “New York, New York.” 1969 – “Temptations Day” was declared in Detroit, MI. 1975 – Twenty-five year old David Gelfer pointed a .44 magnum at Ted Nugent and was then brought down to the […]
Eddie Kramer, the renowned producer of Jimi Hendrix, is on a mission to unearth and restore a legendary recording featuring Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison. Utilizing advanced digital manipulation and AI technology, Kramer aims to isolate and enhance the voices from an old cassette tape of this iconic trio. This project echoes the recent […]
1940 – Singer Al Jolson and actress Ruby Keeler were divorced after 12 years of marriage that included that final year of separation. 1963 – The Animals perform on their first radio broadcast on the BBC show “Saturday Club.” 1964 – The Supremes made their first appearance on TV’s “Ed Sullivan Show.” 1970 – “Hello, […]
1955 – Bill Haley and the Comets’ “See You Later Alligator” was released by Decca Records. 1961 – Jay & the Americans recorded “She Cried.” 1963 – Capitol Records released the Beatles’ “I Want to Hold Your Hand” backed with “I Saw Her Standing There.” 1967 – The Dave Brubeck Quartet formally disbanded after Paul […]
British heavy metal icons Iron Maiden are set to continue their worldwide journey with the extended Future Past World Tour into 2024. The tour, which has already captivated fans globally, will make stops in countries including the United States, Canada, Australia, and several South American and Asian nations. Joining them are renowned bands Volbeat and […]
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett revealed the ‘Batman-inspired’ riff in their song “Shadows Follow” from their latest album, “72 Seasons.” This riff, playfully named “The Batman Riff,” echoes the theme of the 1960s Batman TV series. Hammett’s inspiration came from observing AC/DC’s versatile musical styles during the Power Trip concert, highlighting their ability to blend genres from […]
K.K. Downing, renowned for his time with Judas Priest, discussed his career’s high and low points in a Classic Rock feature. Downing, now with KK’s Priest, takes pride in his recent work, particularly “Sermons of the Sinner” (2021) and “Sinner Rides Again,” highlighting their embodiment of his musical essence and continuation of his Judas Priest […]
Keith Richards, the legendary Rolling Stones guitarist, celebrated a special day with his loved ones as he turned 80 on a scenic beach. This birthday also marked his 40th wedding anniversary with wife Patti Hansen. The Instagram post by Ronnie Wood’s wife, Sally, captured the joyous occasion, featuring Keith, Patti, Sally, Ronnie, and their twin […]
Colin Burgess, the original drummer for the iconic Australian rock band AC/DC, has passed away at the age of 77. The band announced his death on Instagram, remembering him as their first drummer and a highly respected musician. Burgess joined AC/DC in 1973, contributing to the foundation of their legendary sound alongside Malcolm and Angus […]