Happy 70th birthday today to the great Chuck Leavell: pianist, keyboardist, and current musical director for The Rolling Stones since 1982 (following the departure of Ian Stewart). Leavell is most
Happy 80th birthday to perhaps the most prolific drummer in the history of rock -Jim Keltner (born 4/27/42). As the most revered go-to session drummer of all time (outside of
42 years ago today (4/25/80), Black Sabbath released their ninth studio LP Heaven and Hell. It was the first Black Sabbath album to feature vocalist Ronnie James Dio, who replaced
25 years ago (4/22/97) today Yo La Tengo released their eighth studio LP I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One. Widely regarded as the band’s best work to date,
30 years ago today (4/21/92), The Cure release their ninth studio album, Wish, which features their hit single “Friday I’m In Love.” Wish would become the band’s highest-charting album, debuting at #1
30 years ago today (4/20/92), following the death of Freddie Mercury five months prior, the remaining members of Queen (Brian May, John Deacon, Roger Taylor) hold the “Concert For Life”
Ten years ago today (4/19/12), Levon Helm died at age 71 from cancer. Helm best known as the drummer and one of three lead singers of The Band, rejuvenated his
35 years ago today (4/18/87), MTV debuted the first episode of the weekly show Headbangers Ball. Appearing late on Saturday nights, the show reached its popularity in the early 90s
Happy 60th birthday today to John Bell “JB” of Widespread Panic who was born on 4/14/62. The Widespread Panic co-founder/frontman/rhythm guitarist has one of the most distinct, honest and raw
Happy 70th birthday today to mandolin major Sam Bush (born 4/13/52). The veteran mandolinist (who also plays fiddle, banjo, and guitar) has been on the scene for more than 50
