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
30 years ago today (12/5/93), songwriter and guitarist Doug Hopkins, who co-founded Gin Blossoms, took his own life. The 32-year-old had struggled with his mental health, particularly as the band’s
30 years ago today (12/4/93) Frank Zappa died at age 52 from prostate cancer. Zappa had an unparalleled career as a musician, songwriter, composer, record producer, actor and filmmaker. Zappa produced almost
50 years ago today (12/1/73), Black Sabbath released its fifth and perhaps most heavy album Sabbath Bloody Sabbath. The album featured blistering rockers like the title track, “Killing Yourself to
