30 years ago today (12/24/94), Pearl Jam went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Vitalogy’. Their third studio album was first released on vinyl record, followed by a release
Happy 75th birthday today to multi-instrumentalist Adrian Belew (born 12/23/49), who merged shades of new-wave with prog rock, most noticeably during his tenure with King Crimson and, most recently, the lengthy
Happy 75th birthday today to one of the most distinguished rock vocalists ever- Paul Rodgers of Free, Bad Company and even Queen for a few years (born 12/17/49). From the
Happy 75th birthday to Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top (born 12/16/49). The legendary bearded lead guitarist/vocalist of the Texas triumvirate ZZ Top, still tours as hard as anyone and has
60 years ago today (12/11/64), soul singer Sam Cooke was killed at age 33 when the manager of the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles (where rooms cost $3 a night)
25 years ago today (12/10/99), Rick Danko of The Band died in his sleep at his home near Woodstock, New York, at age 55. The Canadian guitarist and singer joined The Hawks
Ten years ago today (12/9/14), J. Cole released his third studio album, Forest Hills Drive. The album is named after his childhood home in Fayetteville, North Carolina, reflecting its deeply personal themes. It
55 years ago (12/6/69), The Rolling Stones played a free festival at Altamont in California, along with Jefferson Airplane, Santana, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Crosby Stills, Nash & Young. The
Happy 80th birthday today to Chris Hillman (born 12/4/44). Known for his mandolin playing, bass playing, harmony singing, and songwriting, he is regarded as one of the most versatile artists
Happy 76th birthday today to Ozzy Osbourne (born on 12/3/48). The “Godfather of Heavy Metal” just earned induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist
