30 years ago today (3/19/90), Depeche Mode released what many people consider their strongest and most accessible album to date – Violator. Their seventh album launched the singles”Personal Jesus” and
60 years ago today (5/18/60), In Nashville, The Everly Brothers record “Cathy’s Clown,” which is released as the first single under their new 10-year deal with Warner Bros. Records. The
Happy 50th birthday to Aaron Freeman, more commonly known as Gene Ween (born 2/17/70). The man of the many voices co-founded Ween in 1984 with buddy Mickey Melchiondo, and together
25 years ago today (3/14/90), Seattle collective Mad Season releases their only album, Above. The group included Layne Staley of Alice in Chains, Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, bassist John
25 years ago today (3/13/95) Radiohead released their second album The Bends. With the LP the band began the evolution of their sound into a more experimental direction which would
40 years ago today (3/10/80), Billy Joel released his seventh studio LP Glass Houses. Noteworthy for Joel, it featured Joel’s first song to go to number 1 on Billboard‘s Pop Singles chart, “It’s
30 years ago today (3/9/90), Mother Love Bone played their final show with Andrew Wood at The Central in Seattle as just ten days later, Wood, their lead singer would
50 years ago today (3/6/70), The Temptations released their twelfth album Psychedelic Shack. The album marks a drastic shift from the vocal group’s previous familiar Motown sound for something that hits
Happy 50th birthday today to guitarist, composer, producer John Frusciante (born 3/5/70) and now beginning his third stint with the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Aside from serving as the Chili
10 years ago today (3/3/10), virtual band Gorillaz released their third album Plastic Beach. Co-creator Damon Albarn led up a hearty ensemble of players on this album that featured The Clash’s
