Dec 23 2022
Born on this day December 23, 1949 in Covington, Kentucky, Adrian Belew, a prolific and innovative guitarist, has had a profound and unparalleled influence on modern guitarists. His unique approach to the guitar, characterized by experimental sounds and complex digital effects, has pushed the boundaries of the instrument, inspiring a new generation of musicians to explore …
Dec 06 2022
“Slow Down” is from the album In the City, released in May 1977.
Nov 12 2022
DJ and radio host John Peel’s funeral was held on this day, November 12, 2004, at St Edmundsbury Cathedral in the town of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, England. Among the 1000-plus attendees were many artists, including Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker, The White Stripes, and Undertones singer Feargal Sharkey. His brother Alan Ravenscroft read a eulogy …
Sep 18 2022
On this day September 18, 1996, Julian Lennon made the winning bid of just over $39,000 (£21,000) at Sotheby’s in London for the recording notes for the song “Hey Jude,” which Paul McCartney wrote for young Julian to comfort and encourage him during his parents’ divorce. Originally titled “Hey Jules,” Paul McCartney comments on the song’s …
Aug 20 2022
Happy birthday to Robert Plant, born on this day August 20, 1948 in West Bromwich, England.
Jul 30 2022
“Suspended in Gaffa” is from the 1982 Kate Bush album The Dreaming.
Jun 24 2022
Happy birthday to OMD frontman Andy McCluskey, born on this day June 24, 1959 in Heswall, England.
May 24 2022
On May 24, 1941, American legend of song and 2016 Nobel Literature Prize winner Bob Dylan was born. With music of gold and his lyrics of pure poetry, Dylan has been an influence on artists of all walks of life and will continue to shine for a long, long time. Take Bringing It All Back …
Mar 09 2022
Here’s another John Cale song I love, the title track from his 1973 album Paris 1919.
