25 years ago today, Kurt Cobain of Nirvana shot himself to death with a shotgun at age 27. His body isn’t discovered until three days later when an electrician enters
80 years ago today (4/4/39), the late legendary South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela was born. Often called the “Father of South African jazz,” he was also affectionately known locally as
Happy 70th birthday today to Richard Thompson who was born on 4/3/49. Thompson made his début as a recording artist as a member of Fairport Convention in September 1967 and has since
70 years ago today (4/2/49), the late soul singer Marvin Gaye was born. Gaye was a member of the doo-wop group The Moonglows in the late 1950s and then signed
70 years ago today (4/1/49), the late soul, jazz artist influential poet and musician Gil Scott Heron was born. Known primarily for his work as a spoken-word performer in the 1970s and
49 years ago today (3/30/70), Miles Davis released Bitches Brew his first album to go Gold. Featuring electric piano and guitar, Davis rejected traditional jazz rhythms in favor of a
25 years ago today (3/29/94), Phish released their fifth studio album Hoist. The album was recorded in Woodland Hills, CA and was their biggest production to date and included guest spots
77 years ago today the late Aretha Franklin (Queen of Soul) was born on 3/25/42. Franklin is the most charted female artist in Billboard chart’s history and has recorded acclaimed albums
56 years ago today (3/22/63), The Beatles released their debut album Please Please Me. The album was made during one day of recording and elevated the Beatles from a Liverpool
Happy 75th birthday today to multi-instrumentalist David Lindley who was born on 3/21/44. Lindley founded the band El Rayo-X, and who has worked with many other performers including Jackson Browne, Warren Zevon, Curtis Mayfield and Dolly
