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Happy 80th birthday to the ever-sophisticated and endlessly dynamic Bryan Ferry (born 9/26/45). As the voice and visionary behind Roxy Music, Ferry has carved out a singular place in music history — from the band’s groundbreaking 1972 debut through the lush elegance of Avalon in 1982, and into a distinguished…

30 years ago today (9/25/95), AC/DC released their 13th album, Ballbreaker. The album marked the return of drummer Phil Rudd, who last played with the band on 1983’s Flick of the Switch.. Ballbreaker also saw the band work with Rick Rubin, who had long wanted to produce them. Rubin’s minimalist…

50 years ago today (9/24/75), Rush released their third album, Caress of Steel. One of their most misunderstood albums, The complex songs and lack of hits signified a commercial and critical low point for the trio. Ambitious and multi-part songs like “The Necromancer” and “The Fountain of Lamneth” turned off…

Happy 76th birthday to Bruce Springsteen, born 9/23/49. If ever there were someone who truly “needs no introduction,” it’s The Boss and yes, he aging better than any rocker in rock history- still performing three hour plus shows with the legendary E-Street Band. With a film due out shortly about…

40 years ago today (9/22/85), the very first Farm Aid benefit concert was held before 80,000 fans at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois—just months after the landmark Live Aid shows. Organized by Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, and Neil Young, Farm Aid was sparked by Bob Dylan’s offhand remark at Live…

30 years ago today (9/19/95), The Flaming Lips released their seventh studio album Clouds Taste MetallicThe album captures the band in a transitional state: still rooted in noisy, psychedelic, guitar-driven rock, but also edging toward the more elaborate, conceptual, and melodic directions they’d pursue on The Soft Bulletin (1999) and…

55 years ago today (9/18/70), Black Sabbath released Paranoid, in the UK, their second studio album. Paranoid features some of the band’s best-known signature songs, including the title track, ‘Iron Man’, and ‘War Pigs’. The album was originally titled “War Pigs,” but allegedly the record company changed it to Paranoid,…

Happy 75th birthday to Fee Waybill (born 9/17/1950), frontman, songwriter, and creative force behind The Tubes—and one of rock’s original shock performers. Known for their wild stage productions, elaborate props, and anything-goes theatrics, The Tubes delivered a mix of brilliance, chaos, and surprise. They carried the irreverent spirit of Frank…

100 years ago today, the great B.B. King was born (9/16/25) near Itta Bena, Mississippi. The big man needs no introduction as he was one of the most influential blues musicians of all time, often called the “King of the Blues.” His expressive guitar playing, shimmering vibrato and charismatic stage…

30 years ago today (9/12/95), Vic Chesnutt, backed by Widespread Panic, released the collaborative album Nine High a Pallet. Chesnutt’s brutally honest lyrics and cracked voice, backed by Panic’s muscular musicianship, made this album a worthy and impressionistic listen. Several brute. songs have been covered by Widespread Panic over the…