One year ago today (1/7/20) Neil Peart the legendary drummer of Rush passed away this week from a 3.5 year battle with brain cancer. Peart’s last tour with Rush was in
75 years ago today (1/6/46), Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett was born. Barrett was the lead singer, guitarist, and principal songwriter in its early years and is credited with naming
20 years ago today (1/5/00), country legend Waylon Jennings played the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville for the last time as he kicked off the first of two shows at the
Although he hardly looks it, Wilco guitarist and all-around free jazz/avant-garde/improvisational/guitar wunderkind Nels Cline was born 65 years ago today on 1/4/56. Although most people know Cline for his role
40 years ago today (12/31/80), Austin, Texas’ influential venue Armadillo World Headquarters hosted its final show. The lineup for this finale consisted of Asleep At The Wheel, Commander Cody &
73 years ago today (12/30/47), pop visionary/composer/guitarist/singer/arranger Jeff Lynne was born. Lynne at the time had the unique ambition to combine modern rock and pop songs with classical overtones and
40 years ago today (12/29/80) folk singer, songwriter Tim Hardin died of a heroin overdose at age 39. While relatively obscure, Hardin wrote the songs ‘If I Were A Carpenter”
75 years ago today (12/24/45), Ian Fraser “Lemmy” Kilmister, the lead vocalist, bassist, and principal songwriter for Motörhead, entered the world. A true metal original, Lemmy is best known for
Happy 80th birthday today to guitar legend Jorma Kaukonen (born 12/23/40). The esteemed player and singer has laid his ground on many a band and collaboration including Jefferson Airplane and
35 years ago today (12/22/85), D. Boon, guitarist and vocalist for Minutemen, one of the all-time great American punk bands, died in a van crash. Hailing from the blue-collar port
