40 years ago today (7/23/80), the late Keith Godchaux died from injuries sustained in an automobile crash. During most of his tenure with the Dead (1971-1979), Godchaux contributed to the
Happy 79th birthday today to George Clinton who was born on 7/22/41. The “Prime Minister of Funk” lead Parliament and Funkadelic to memorable heights during the 1970s and early 1980s,
30 years ago today (7/21/90) Roger Waters performed Pink Floyds The Wall (which he wrote the majority of) at the site of the former Berlin Wall in Potzdamer Platz, Berlin
45 years ago today (7/20/75), Steven Van Zandt performed his first show as a member of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band on the first show of the Born to
40 years ago today (7/18/80), Joy Division released Closer, their second and final album, which was released just two months after the suicide of founding member and singer Ian Curtis.
90 years ago today (7/16/30), “country music founder” Jimmie Rodgers recorded “Blue Yodel No. 9 (Standin’ On The Corner)” at the Victor Studios in Hollywood, with Louis Armstrong playing trumpet
50 years ago today (7/14/70), Supertramp released their self-titled debut LP. This hard to find LP has been published under the title Now and Then and it was not released in the
35 years ago today (7/13/85), Queen, performing to their biggest-ever TV audience of 1.9 billion, stole the show at the Live Aid benefit concert held at London’s Wembley Stadium. Led
Happy 81st birthday today to vocal legend Mavis Staples who was born on 7/10/39. The singer noted for her rhythm and blues and gospel chops along with being a prominent
Yes, time flies indeed as we wish Happy 50th birthday to Beck Hansen (born 7/8/70). The LA-based aritst went from lofi “Loser” to multi-faceted arena rocker on his diverse discography
