80 years ago today – the late Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac was born (7/12/43). Even die-hard Fleetwood Mac fans forget (or never knew) that the English-born McVie was part of the band’s first incarnation
Happy 50th birthday today to Andrew Bird who was born on 7/11/73. The violinist, vocalist and composer was initially known through his work with the band Squirrel Nut Zippers but now has one
Happy 84th birthday today to vocal legend Mavis Staples who was born on 7/10/39. Mavis recorded and performed with her family’s band The Staple Singers who scored two No.1 singles,
Five years ago today (7/7/18), The Cure perform a 40th-anniversary show in London’s Hyde Park as part of the annual British Summer Time concert series. Frontman Robert Smith chose the
30 years ago today (7/6/93), Todd Rundgren released his fourteenth studio album No World Order, one that featured a heavily electronic-influenced sound. Released on the Phillips CD-1, making it the
40 years ago today (7/5/83), Suicidal Tendencies released their self-titled debut album, one that has earned lasting placement on many a top 50 all-time punk album list. With their controversial name,
50 years ago today (7/3/73), David Bowie appeared live as Ziggy Stardust for the final time during a show at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, This show is later made
30 years ago today (6/30/93), Fugazi released its third album In on the Kill Taker. Considered the post-hardcore band’s most complete work by many, it was also their first album
50 years ago today (6/29/73), Deep Purple’s “Mark II,” lineup comes to an end after a show in Osaka, Japan. This incarnation featured original members Ian Paice (drums), Jon Lord
57 years ago today (6/27/66), The Mothers of Invention released their debut studio album Freak Out! on Verve Records. Often cited as one of rock music’s first concept albums, the album
