55 years ago today (11/6/70) Aerosmith played their first-ever show at Miscoe Hill School in Mendon, MA. The new band got the gig because Joe Perry‘s mother, who worked at a
45 years ago today (11/2/78), The Police released Outlandos d’Amour their debut studio LP. Elevated by the success of its lead single, “Roxanne”, Outlandos d’Amour spawned two additional hit singles: “Can’t Stand Losing You”
55 years ago today (11/1/68), George Harrison released his first solo album, Wonderwall Music on the Apple label and became the first Beatle to release a solo album. The songs
Happy 60th Birthday today to guitarist Johnny Marr (born 10/31/63), His distinctive guitar work and songwriting contributions with The Smiths played a significant role in shaping the band’s sound and
40 years ago today (10/30/83), Mercyful Fate released their debut album Melissa. This album is considered a classic in the heavy metal and black metal genres and had a significant
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
