50 years ago today (1/18/74), former members from Free, (Paul Rodgers & Simon Kirke), Mott The Hoople (Mick Ralphs), and King Crimson, (Boz Burrell), formed Bad Company. The band went
Happy 75th birthday to Mick Taylor, who was born on 1/17/49. Taylor joined The Rolling Stones following Brian Jones’ death and has appeared on some of the Stones’ classic albums
Happy 50th birthday today to Mastodon frontman Brent Hinds (born 1/16/74). Hinds is a prolific songwriter who has led Mastodon as one of metal’s most progressive, heaviest, and unpredictable metal
30 years ago today (1/15/94), singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson died in his sleep of heart failure at the ae of 52 after spending the previous day in the recording studio. He recorded
55 years ago today (1/12/69), Led Zeppelin released their self-titled debut LP. The album was recorded in September and October 1968 at Olympic Studios, London, shortly after the band’s formation.
Happy 76th birthday to the creative treasure Donald Fagen of Steely Dan (born on 1/10/48). Fagen cofounded Steely Dan with the late Walter Becker in 1972 and together their pristine
80 years ago today, arguably the greatest rock guitarist ever, Jimmy Page was born on 1/9/44. Page’s guitar influence is tremendous through his work with both The Yardbirds and Led
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
