40 years ago today (2/25/85), Tears For Fears released their second Songs from the Big Chair, a significant departure from the synth-based sound of their 1983 debut, The Hurting, to
50 years ago today (2/24/75), Led Zeppelin released their sixth studio album, Physical Graffiti, one that many consider their finest. These eight songs stretched the total time of the record beyond
75 years ago today, the late Walter Becker, co-founder/conspirator of Steely Dan, was born (2/20/50). Becker, along with Bard college buddy Donald Fagen, co-wrote one of rock’s most ambitious and
40 years ago today (2/19/85), The soundtrack for the John Hughes film The Breakfast Club was released. Released on A&M Records, the soundtrack blends pop, new wave, and rock, perfectly
“I do my records to please myself, not anybody else,” says a complacent Todd Rundgren to Entertainment Tonight in 1985 about his new album A Cappella. Rundgren recorded A Cappella
Happy 60th birthday to a musical icon who needs no introduction- Dr. Dre, born 2/18/65 as Andre Romelle Young. Best known for shaping West Coast hip-hop and pioneering the G-funk
50 years ago today (2/17/75), AC/DC released High Voltage, their debut album, in Australia and New Zealand only. It served as a raw, high-energy introduction to their signature sound. Unlike
Fifty years ago today (2/14/75), Rush released their second LP, Fly by Night, and their first with new drummer/lyricist Neil Peart, replacing John Rutsey. This owl-covered album would set the course for Rush
Happy 75th birthday today (born 2/13/50) to the visionary songwriter/vocalist/musician Peter Gabriel. Serving one of rock’s most accomplished careers as lead singer of the Genesis before embarking on a successful career as
40 years ago today (2/11/85), The Smiths released their second studio album Meat Is Murder. The album had a darker, more political tone compared to their debut, tackling issues like
