Happy 60th birthday to Mike Muir of Suicidal Tendencies, Los Cycos, and Infectious Grooves. One of the most courageous vocalists of the 80s and 90s metal scene, Muir has been
25 years ago today (3/110/98), Tortoise released their second album TNT. Combining heavier jazz influences, TNT marked the band’s first album with guitarist Jeff Parker and combined an improvisational approach
30 years ago today (3/9/93), Widespread Panic released their third and what many consider their finest LP Everyday. As the first album to feature then-new keyboard player/bandmate, John “JoJo” Hermann, the
50 years ago today (3/8/73), Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, keyboardist of the Grateful Dead, died at age 27 from liver failure. Pigpen was a founding member of the Dead and played in the group
40 years ago today (3/7/83), New Order released ‘Blue Monday,’ as a 12-inch single through Factory Records. The track went on to become the biggest-selling 12-inch single of all time.
100 years ago today (3/6/23), the late great jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery was born. Montgomery made his mark as one of the most influential and intellectually curious players of all
Happy 70th birthday today to Robyn Hitchcock (born 3/3/53). Over the course of a career spanning nearly four decades, this visionary Brit wit has carved out a musical path that
75 years ago today (3/2/48), the late Rory Gallagher was born. The unsung member of the late 60’s guitar gods including Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, Gallagher’s profile has risen
40 years ago today (2/28/83), U2 released their third album War. Produced by Steve Lillywhite, War is considered the group’s first overtly political album with the songs “Sunday Bloody Sunday” and
55 years ago today (2/24/68), Fleetwood Mac released its self-titled debut album under the guise of Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac. A mystifying blues album, the band led by Peter Green
