25 years ago today (1/7/94), Oasis started recording their debut album Definitely Maybe at Monnow Valley Studio in South Wales. When released in August 1994, it became the fastest selling debut album of all
Happy 59th birthday today to Michael Stipe who was born on 1/4/60. As the lead singer of R.E.M. from their formation in 1980 until their dissolution in 2011, Stipe helped write
20 years ago today (1/2/99), “Chocolate Salty Balls (P.S. I Love You)” from the TV series South Park hits #1 in the UK. For the voice of Chef, Isaac Hayes, it was by far
40 years ago today (12/31/78), The Runaways played their final show at Cow Palace, near San Francisco. The all-female hard-rock band have been through several line-up changes, but are finally
Happy 50th birthday to guitarist Doyle Bramhall II who was born on 12/24/68. Growing up with the Vaughan brothers – Stevie Ray and Jimmie – as de facto uncles, and a
Happy 52nd birthday to Chris Robinson who was born on 12/20/66. The current lead singer of The Chris Robinson Brotherhood (and former voice of The Black Crowes ) remains one
100 years ago today (12/19/18), influential and pioneering New Orleans R&B singer and pianist Professor Longhair was born. Longhair switched to blues and rock ‘n’ roll and later jazz, won
Happy 60th birthday today to Mike Mills of R.E.M. who was born on 12/17/58. As the founding member of the Athens, GA band, Mills. though known primarily as a bass
50 years ago today (12/14/68), Marvin Gaye scored his first US No.1 single when ‘I Heard It Through The Grapevine’ started a five-week run at the top of the charts. It
Happy 70th birthday today to guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter who was born on 12/13/48. The guitarist has made his rounds with psychedelic rock band Ultimate Spinach, The Doobie Brothers, Steely
