77 years ago today (8/1/42), the late Jerry Garcia was born. Not much more can be said to readers of Glide about Garcia’s contributions to the music world, so well
15 years ago today (7/31/04), Simon & Garfunkel wrapped up the European leg of their reunion tour with a free gig at Rome’s Coliseum that attracts 600,000 fans. Not a lotta
Happy 83rd birthday to blues legend Buddy Guy who was born on 7/30/36. As a leader in the Chicago electric blues, Buddy has influenced legions of guitarists including Eric Clapton
Happy 76th birthday to Mick Jagger who was born on 7/26/43. The man needs little description at this point as he continues to defy age in more ways than one
30 years ago today (7/25/89), Beastie Boys released their second LP Paul’s Boutique. Featuring production by the Dust Brothers, the album is noted for being almost completely composed of samples, excluding the group’s
32 years ago today (7/24/87) the movie biography of Richie Valens called La Bamba opens in US theatres. The film starred Lou Diamond Phillips as Valens and Esai Morales as Ritchie’s older brother Bob.
8 years ago today (7/23/11), Amy Winehouse joined the 27 club – one that includes now many musicians who lost their life early as a result of drug and alcohol
Happy 75th birthday today to Supertramp co-founder Rick Davies who was born on 7/22/49. Along with Roger Hodgson, Davies shared the lead vocalist role and helped compose a majority of
28 years ago today (7/18/91), the very first Lollapalooza tour kicked off in Chandler, AZ at the former Compton Terrace (venue owned at the time by Jess and Gene Nicks,
Happy 70th birthday today to the pioneer of heavy metal bass playing – Geezer Butler who was born on 7/17//49. The Black Sabbath founding member’s contributions to rock and metal
