A couple of years before she became an MTV regular and fashion icon with “Love is a Battlefield,” Pat Benatar released her second LP and what many consider her finest
45 years ago today (8/4/75), then ex Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore released his first album as leader of Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow. This self-titled release featured members of proto hard
Even the greatest artists of our time had their significant ’80s moment: McCartney, Dylan and Springsteen. Count the great Aretha Franklin up there who went to number 1 on the
Happy 60th birthday today to the frontman of Public Enemy (former singer of Prophets of Rag) and acclaimed activist, public speaker, and author Chuck D (born 8/1/60). As one of
50 years ago today (7/31/70), The Rolling Stones stuck their tongue out, gave the middle finger and then some after their label Decca Records demanded a final single from the
30 years ago today (7/30/90), Boston power poppers The Cavedogs released their highly underrated and under the radar masterpiece Joy Rides for Shut-Ins. While honing their own sounds of sweet
Happy 90th birthday today to Stax Records co-founder James Stewart. The former part-time fiddle player launched his own record label in 1957, then called Satellite Records, which issued country music
80 years ago today (7/27/40), Billboard released its first chart detailing what records had sold the most copies. The chart was titled as “National List of Best Selling Retail Records”
40 years ago today (7/25/80), AC/DC released Back in Black, their most commercially successful album and their first without Bon Scott as lead singer. New frontman (not counting Angus), Brian
30 years ago today (7/24/90), Pantera released their breakthrough LP Cowboys From Hell. This fifth album and major-label debut featured a tirade of grinding riffs and fearsome vocals courtesy of
