60 years ago today (7/15/56), Ian Curtis, lyricist and lead singer of Joy Divison was born. Curtis, who suffered from epilepsy and depression, committed suicide on 18 May 1980, on the eve of Joy
30 years ago today (7/14/86), Bob Dylan released what many consider his least engaging studio LP Knocked Out Loaded. In 1986 Dylan toured with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers as his
Happy 70th birthday to Cheech Marin of the legendary stoner comedy duo Cheech & Chong. Although his television and film credits are many, many might remember in 1987 he wrote, directed
10 years ago today (7/7/06), Pink Floyd founding member Syd Barrett died at the age of 60 from pancreatic cancer. Although not seen in public rarely and refraining from any
13 years ago today (7/5/03), Johnny Cash made his last ever live performance when he appeared at the Carter Ranch. Before singing “Ring of Fire”, Cash read a statement about
48 years ago today (7/1/68) The Band released their debut album Music From Big Pink. The album, which features their first hit single “The Weight,” and timeless others like “Tears of
24 years ago today, one of stoner metal’s all-time classic albums, Kyuss’ Blues for the Red Sun, was released via Dali Records, and produced by the band and Chris Goss. Kyuss was
28 years ago (6/28/88), Public Enemy released their second studio album It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back. Led by Chuck D, this LP is one classic track after another
45 years ago today (6/27/71), the final concert to take place at the Fillmore East occurred. The final concert took place on June 27, 1971, with the billed acts: The Allman
Happy 75th birthday today to Robert Hunter (born 6/23/41), lyricist, singer-songwriter and poet, best known for his work with the Grateful Dead and for collaborating with singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. An early friend
