30 years ago today (10/25/91), legendary promoter Bill Graham, who ran the Fillmore and Fillmore East venues and whose accomplishments in the music industry are unrivaled, died in a helicopter crash
30 years ago today (10/22/91), Matthew Sweet released the early 90’s power pop classic LP Girlfriend. Featuring The guitar contributions from Richard Lloyd, formerly of Television, the album featured sunny melodies and
Ten years ago today (10/21/11), Tom Waits released his seventeenth and most recent studio album Bad As Me. The gravelly-voiced troubadour takes us rolling through his familiar seedy back alleys and
Happy 50th birthday to the Dogfather himself who needs no introduction – Snoop Dog. Born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. on 10/20/71, Snoop made his big bite when he was featured
25 years ago today (10/19/96), Beth Orton released her solo debut LP Trailer Park. Combining then genre-bending elements of folk, electronica, and trip-hop, Orton won a loyal fan base that would continue
10 years ago today (10/18/11), M83 released the outstanding Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming, the sixth studio album by French electronic music outfit led by Anthony Gonzales. M83 always was more band
20 years ago today (10/16/01), Fugazi released their sixth and most recent (and perhaps their final?) studio LP The Argument. Tt was the band’s last release (simultaneously with the EP Furniture)
15 years ago today (10/15/06), Patti Smith performed the final concert at CBGB. The club closes after an extended dispute between club owner Hilly Kristal and the Bowery Residents Committee, which
40 years ago today (10/14/81), Prince released his fourth studio LP Controversy. By this point, Prince had a grasp on his Minneapolis sound that merged funk, new wave and soul
Happy 80th birthday to the unrivaled Paul Simon (born 10/13/41). The legendary singer-songwriter’s resume still stands in a league of its own and is one of the most serene and
