45 years ago today (7/1/79), the first Sony Walkman was released in Japan to play audio cassettes on the go. The battery-powered device was marketed under a variety of names
30 years ago today (6/28/94), Kyuss released its third studio album, Welcome To Sky Valley. The album cover features a photograph of a sign reading “Welcome to Sky Valley” on
35 years ago today (6/27/89), Athens, GA-based The B-52s released their fifth album and mega-seller Cosmic Thing. The success of the album served as a comeback after the death of
20 years ago today (6/26/04), Velvet Revolver, fronted by Scott Weiland and with three ex-Guns N’ Roses members in the lineup (Slash, Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum), debuts at #1 on the
40 years ago today (6/25/84), Prince released his sixth LP- the Purple Rain soundtrack. The first two singles from Purple Rain, “When Doves Cry” and “Let’s Go Crazy”, topped the US singles charts,
50 years ago today (6/24/74), The Beach Boys released the compilation album Endless Summer. The album featured a selection of tracks from the Beach Boys’ early career, specifically from 1962
30 years ago today (6/21/94), Guided by Voices released the seventh of what would become many albums with the release of Bee Thousand. The album’s 20 tracks span just over
50 years ago today (6/20/74), Bob Dylan & The Band released the live album Before The Flood. All but one song was recorded from their performances at the Forum in
40 years ago today (6/19/84), Elvis Costello released his eighth studio album, Goodbye Cruel World and the eighth with his band The Attractions. Costello didn’t like this album and rightfully
Happy 82nd Birthday to the one and only Sir Paul McCartney (born 6/18/42). Macca is a legend amongst legends and needs no introduction. The world is fortunate to have still
