32 years ago today on 2/17/84, Megadeth played their first-ever show at Ruthie’s Inn in Berkeley, California. The pioneering thrash band was formed in 1983 by guitarist Dave Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson, shortly after
23 years ago today (2/16/93) Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Ian McLagen, and Kenny Jones reunited as the Faces to perform “Stay With Me” and “Sweet Little Rock ‘n’ Roller” at
Happy 36th birthday to Conor Oberst who was born on 2/15/80. The frontman and leader of Bright Eyes has also played in several other bands, including Desaparecidos, Norman Bailer (The Faint), Commander Venus, Park Ave., Conor Oberst
Happy 40th Birthday to Leslie Feist (Feist) who was born on 2/13/76. Although its been five years since her last album 2011’s Metals, her four album discography along with her work
44 years ago today (2/10/72) David Bowie appeared at the Tolworth Toby Jug, London, on the opening date of his Ziggy Stardust tour, which was the debut performance of the Ziggy persona. The
35 years ago today (2/9/81), rock legend Bill Haley died at age 55 from a heart attack. Haley is credited by many with first popularizing rock in the early 1950s with
47 years ago today (2/8/69), Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker of Cream announce that they are forming a new group with Steve Winwood of Traffic. Ric Grech later joins on
54 years ago today (2/5/62), The Beatles played two shows, one at the Cavern Club at lunchtime and in the evening at the Kingsway Club in Southport. This was the
68 years ago today (2/4/48), Alice Cooper (born Vincent Damon Furnier) was born. The Godfather of Shock Rock,” he has drawn equally from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock and his influence on rock and roll is epic
Happy 60th birthday to guitarist and Sonic Youth co-founder Lee Ranaldo who was born on 2/3/56. Ranaldo has always tested and explored the limits of the guitars range and has
