45 years ago today (1/5/79), Prince made his live debut at the Capri in Minneapolis to a non-sold-out crowd of 300 fans, family members, and friends. Although there is little
55 years ago today (1/2/69) The Beatles returned to the studio to record their 12th and final album, Let It Be. The sessions were documented for a film of the same
Happy 75th birthday today to the lead guitarist, chief songwriter, and all-around colorful character Rick Nielsen. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer helped perfect the band’s energetic power pop
55 years ago today (12/21/68), Glen Campbell went to number 1 on the US album chart with ‘Wichita Lineman’. Although the LP would stay on the chart for 46 weeks, it
40 years ago today (12/20/83), George Clinton released his second solo album You Shouldn’t-Nuf Bit Fish. The album sounds proto-hip hop with its electro beats and freestyling rhymes that show
Happy 80th birthday today to Keith Richards as he has done what was thought the impossible and continues to outlive his cleaner livin’ peer. The iconic guitarist continually remains along
45 years ago today (12/14/78), Billy Joel played his first show at Madison Square Garden following the release of his sixth album 52nd Street. No other musical artist has headlined
Happy 80th birthday today to Richard “Dickey” Betts –the founding member/guitarist/co-vocalist of the Allman Brothers Band who composed some of the band’s most indelible songs including “Jessica,” “In Memory of Elizabeth
80 years ago today (12/8/43), the late Jim Morrison of The Doors was born. Any rock fan knows his story and his legendary frontman antics, poetry, and vocals. The Doors’
50 years ago today (12/7/73), YES released its most ambitious album Tales from Topographic Oceans. It is the first album to feature Alan White on drums and the album that
