35 years ago today (3/4/84), The Police played the final concert of their Synchronicity tour in Melbourne, Australia. It is their last show, except for a few special events together,
Happy 75th birthday to rock legend and lead singer of The Who, Roger Daltrey. Born on 3/1/44, Daltrey’s voice has been paired with some of rock’s most recognizable tunes. The
80 years ago today (2/28/39), the late John Fahey was born. The acclaimed American fingerstyle guitarist brought a style has been greatly influential and has been described as the foundation of American
Happy 64th birthday today to Neal Schon of Journey who was born on 2/27/54. Schon was in Santana prior to becoming one of Journey’s founding members and has carried the torch
42 years ago today (2/25/77), following his shocking departure from Genesis, Peter Gabriel released his acclaimed solo debut LP. This album is often called either Peter Gabriel 1 or Car, referring to the album
40 years ago today (2/23/79), Dire Straits begin what would become their first North American tour at Boston’s Paradise Theater. Supporting their second album Communiqué, the band lineup included Mark Knopfler (guitar, vocals), David
30 years ago today (2/22/89), a category for Heavy Metal was included at the Grammy Awards for the first time. Coming off In Justice For All, Metallica performed on stage, but
25 years ago today (2/21/94) Uncle Tupelo made their only network TV appearance on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. At the time the band was already in the process of breaking
52 years ago today (2/20/67), Kurt Cobain of Nirvana was born. As the most commercially premier artist of the alternative music boom in the early 90’s, Nirvana’s legacy is still unrivaled today
Happy 71st birthday today to Tony Iommi, guitarist with Black Sabbath who was born on 2/19/48. The lord of the riffs has been the band’s sole continual member and primary composer for
