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Happy 75th birthday to the leader of Asleep at the Wheel – Ray Benson (born 3/16/51). This ambassador of Western swing and country has built an impressive resume in Texas. With nine Grammy Awards since Asleep at the Wheel’s 1970 inception, the outfit has released over 20 albums and has…

Happy 70th birthday to Steve Harris, born March 12, 1956. As the driving force behind Iron Maiden since forming the band in 1975, Harris remains its only constant member and, along with guitarist Dave Murray, the only musician to appear on every Iron Maiden album. Through Harris’ vision and leadership,…

60 years ago today (3/11/66), Love released their self-titled debut album. This debut remains one of the earliest and most distinctive records to emerge from Los Angeles’ mid-60s rock explosion. Led by the enigmatic Arthur Lee, the record blended garage rock aggression, folk-rock melody, and the first hints of psychedelia…

55 years ago today (3/9/71), Alice Cooper released the loud, brash breakthrough album Love It to Death. At the time, Alice Cooper was very much a true band rather than just the persona of its frontman. Alongside singer Alice Cooper, the group’s lineup—Glen Buxton, Neil Smith, Michael Bruce, and Dennis…

Happy 80th birthday to David Gilmour, born March 6, 1946. As the former lead guitarist and co-lead vocalist of Pink Floyd, Gilmour built a towering legacy defined by his unmistakable tone and some of the most recognizable guitar solos in rock history. His melodic phrasing, expressive bends, and atmospheric sound…

40 years ago today (3/5/86), Steve Earle released his debut solo studio album Guitar Town. The debut was recorded quickly and efficiently, capturing a raw immediacy that set it apart from the polished country records dominating radio at the time. Earle’s sharp songwriting and road-hardened voice gave the record an…

80 years ago today (3/4/46), Frank Sinatra released his debut album, The Voice of Frank Sinatra. Originally issued as a set of four 78 rpm records—collecting eight songs that had previously been released as singles—the album marked the beginning of Sinatra’s reign as a solo superstar. The record soared to…

40 years ago today (3/3/86), Metallica unleashed their third album, Master of Puppets—the record that pushed them from underground heroes to global metal heavyweights. It was their first release on a major label and, tragically, the final album to feature bassist Cliff Burton, who was killed later that year in…

30 years ago today (2/27/96), Bad Religion released their ninth full-length studio album, The Gray Race. This is the first Bad Religion album to feature Brian Baker on guitar, replacing Brett Gurewitz, who left the band two years earlier. The Gray Race was produced by Ric Ocasek of The Cars,…

Ten years ago today (2/26/16), Lucy Dacus released her debut album No Burden. Dacus set the blueprint for her candid, songwriting style, writing with a cool, observant clarity — songs that examine guilt, self-worth, power imbalances, and the anxiety of needing people without wanting to become a burden to them.…