40 years ago today (8/18/80), Kurtis Blow’s “The Breaks” went Gold, becoming the first rap single certified Gold. The song with the familiar opening line “clap your hands everybody” was
40 Years ago today (8/17/80) Yes turned the page on their sound and lineup with the release of Drama, which featured Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes of The Buggles on
50 years ago today (8/17/70), Christine McVie officially joined Fleetwood Mac as the band that formerly leaned heavily on the blues would being their arc towards pop songcraft. McVie’s distinct
55 years ago today (8/16/65), The Beatles played one of rock’s most historic gigs as they took the stage at Flushing, NY’s Shea Stadium. The performance set a new world
You know him as the funny guy from SNL, The Three Amigos, The Jerk and Planes Trains and Automobiles, but Steve Martin sure knows his way around the banjo. Today
30 years ago today (8/13/90), Pixies released Bossanova, their third studio album, and their college rock take on space and surf rock. The album did exceptionally well in the U.K. and
Happy 75th birthday to the co-founder of Sparks and one of the most brilliant, prolific and quirky songwriters/composers/keyboardists in modern/classic rock- Ron Mael (born 8/12/45). With his skinny moustache and
It’s not a golden anniversary, silver or diamond anniversary this year but there aren’t many songs better than this one. 58 years ago today (8/11/62), Stax Records released Booker T.
25 years ago today (8/8/95), Ben Folds Five released their self-titled debut LP, the first statement on record from the trio that would spark the creative arc of bandleader/pianist Ben
Yes, that song. The one you probably don’t need to hear your co-worker sing at the holiday party again or your uncle at a wedding reception party is now considered
