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
Happy 75th birthday today to Jackson Browne (born 10/9/48), The prolific pioneer of the classic California folk sound has sold over 18 million albums in the United States. Coming to prominence
25 years ago today (10/6/98), Manu Chao released his debut album Clandestino. It blends a variety of musical genres including reggae, Latin, and electronic music, and features lyrics in both
Happy 86th birthday to Garth Hudson of The Band who was born on 8/2/37. With the recent death of Robbie Robertson, Hudson is the sole original surviving member of The
Happy 50th birthday today to M. Ward (born 10/4/73) who has mastered the art of mingling dusty musical analog nostalgia with a poignant twist. Having released 12 solo albums since
40 years ago today (10/3/83), Genesis released their twelfth studio album – Genesis. The self-titled album with its shape sorters in black and gold came to symbolize the new pop
