34 Years Ago Today- Ozzy Osbourne Bites Head Off Bat in Des Moines, IA (Watch Ozzy Explain)
34 years ago today (1/20/82) during a Ozzy Osbourne concert in Des Moines, Iowa, the infamous Ozzy Osbourne bat incident took place. a member of the audience threw an unconscious bat onto the stage. Thinking it was one of his rubber fakes, Ozzy picked it up and bit off its…
10 Years Ago Today – Soul Legend Wilson Pickett Dies at 64 (Watch ‘Land of 1,000 Dances’ Live ’66)
10 years ago today (1/19/06). Wilson Pickett a major figure in the development of American soul music died. Pickett recorded over 50 songs which hit the US R&B charts, and frequently crossed over to the US BillboardHot 100. Among his best known hits are “In the Midnight Hour” (which he…
David Bowie (1947-2016) – Watch Bowie Perform “Stay” (Live ’78) With Guitar Acrobatics From Adrian Belew
As we conclude our week mourning the loss of David Bowie, lets look back at this 1978 live funked up version of “Stay” from Station to Station, featuring a nasty back up band featuring Adrian Belew on lead guitar.
David Bowie (1947-2016) – 39 Years Ago Today Bowie Releases Experimental Epic ‘Low’ LP (Watch “Always Crashing in the Same Car” Live)
As we continue to mourn the death of David Bowie, it was 39 years ago today (1/14/77), that Bowie released Low, perhaps his most critically acclaimed, influential and enjoyable listens. Co-produced by Bowie and Tony Visconti., Low was the first of three collaborations with Brian Eno termed the “Berlin Trilogy”.…
David Bowie (1947-2016) – Watch Bowie & Sonic Youth Perform “I’m Afraid of Americans” (1997)
David Bowie had many memorable collaborations over the years but to celebrate his 50th birthday in 1997 David Bowie and Friends. A Very Special Birthday Celebration From Madison Square Garden in New York was staged. Bowie invited Sonic Youth to perform “I’m Afraid of Americans” with him on stage, a…
David Bowie (1947-2016) – Watch Bowie Sing Majestic Lead Vocals With Arcade Fire on “Wake Up” (2005)
David Bowie (1947-2016) was a big fan of the Arcade Fire and got big into them following the release of their full length debut Funeral. Bowie joined the Montrealers for the 2005 Fashion Rocks special, and one listen to this version, you’ll never look at the album version the same.
David Bowie’s Second To Last Ever Live Performance- Joins David Gilmour For “Comfortably Numb”
In memory of David Bowie who shocked everyone with his passing on 1/10/16, we will revisit his second to last performance ever where he joined David Gilmour for this resounding version of “Comfortably Numb.” RIP
50 Years Ago Today – (Late) Andrew Wood (Mother Love Bone) Was Born – (Watch “Holy Roller”)
50 years ago today (1/8/66), Andrew Wood, the spirited lead singer for Malfunkshun and then later Mother Love Bone was born. Wood passed away 3/19/90, which allowed for Mother Love Bone members Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament to go on and form Pearl Jam. Wood, a big Freddie Mercury/Marc Bolan…
43 Years Ago Today- Bruce Springsteen Releases Debut Album ‘Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J.'(Watch “Spirit in the Night” Live ’73)
43 years ago today (1/5/73), Bruce Springsteen release his first album Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J. Along with Gary Tallent and Clarence Clemons who would star in the E Street Band for decades after (Tallent remains the bassist today), the band also featured Vini “Mad Dog” Lopez on drums and…
45 Years Ago Today – George Harrison’s ‘All Things Must Pass’ Begins Seven-Week Run Atop US Albums Chart (Watch “Beware of Darkness” Live)
45 years ago today (1/2/71). George Harrison’s epic solo triple album All Things Must Pass begins a seven-week run at the top of the US albums chart. Recorded and released in 1970, the album was Harrison’s first solo work since the break-up of the Beatles in April that year, and…