Ten years ago today (10/27/13), Lou Reed died of liver disease at age 71. Reed; a massively influential songwriter and guitarist helped shape nearly fifty years of rock music with
30 years ago today (10/26/93) Bikini Kill released their debut full-length studio album Pussy Whipped.a significant release for the feminist punk movement the album helped establish Bikini Kill as one of
40 years ago today (10/24/83) Cocteau Twins released its second album Head Over Heels. Following their debut album which was mired in gothy post-punk, this follow-up was entrenched in more
25 years ago today (10/20/98), Silver Jews released their third studio album American Water. Steadfast of their old-country influences (a rarity at the time), this David Berman-led outfit that also
30 years ago today (10/19/93), Rush released their fifteenth studio album Counterparts. Released two years after Roll The Bones, the trio worked quickly and fit into the grunge sounds of
35 years ago today (10/18/88), Sonic Youth released Daydream Nation, their fifth full-length studio album by American alternative rock band Sonic Youth. The band recorded the album between July and August 1988
50 years ago today (10/17/73), Montrose released their self-titled debut album. Led by the young Sammy Hagar on vocals and Ronnie Montrose on guitar. Featuring two relatively well-known singles (“Rock Candy”
Happy 76th birthday today to Bob Weir (born 10/16/47), who continually proves that the music never stops. As one of Americana’s most vital ambassadors, Weir continually tours harder than artists
25 years ago today (10/13/98), Golden Smog – a supergroup of sorts comprised of Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), Gary Louris (Jayhawks), and Dan Murphy (Soul Asylum), and other noteworthy contributors (including
30 years ago today (10/19/93). Pearl Jam released their second album Vs. After a relentless touring schedule in support of their 1991 debut album Ten, Pearl Jam headed into the studio
