Happy 40th birthday to Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes (born 3/30/86). As the band’s frontman, vocalist, leader, and primary lyricist, Pecknold has helped reinvent modern folk traditions—alongside artists like Bon
40 years ago today (5/27/86), Sammy Hagar made his first appearance as Van Halen’s lead singer when the group began their tour in Shreveport, LA. Replacing the wildly charismatic David Lee
50 years ago today, Thin Lizzy released Jailbreak—their breakthrough in the U.S. and the only album of theirs to earn Gold certification there. Featuring the standout singles “Jailbreak” and “The
30 years ago today (3/25/96), Mark Knopfler released his debut solo album Golden Heart. Unlike the anthemic radio hits of Dire Straits, Knopfler knit in a strong Celtic and folk
40 years ago today (March 24, 1986), The Rolling Stones released Dirty Work—an album often cited as the band’s low point. Produced by Steve Lillywhite, the record was shaped during
70 years ago today (March 23, 1956), Elvis Presley unveiled his self-titled debut LP—the instantly recognizable one with the bold green and pink lettering. Recorded at RCA Victor’s Nashville studios,
50 years ago today, the late Chester Bennington was born on 3/20/76. As the lead singer for Linkin Park, his tremendous ability to move seamlessly between melodic vulnerability and explosive
50 years ago today (3/19/26), The Doobie Brothers released Takin’ It to the Streets – their sixth studio album and their first with Michael McDonald. Before the release, the Doobies were
Happy 60th birthday to Jerry Cantrell, born March 18, 1966. As guitarist, co-lead vocalist, and primary songwriter for Alice in Chains, Cantrell helped shape one of the most influential catalogs
40 years ago today (3/17/86), Hüsker Dü released their major-label debut (Warner Bros.) Candy Apple Grey. It marked the trio’s first release on a major label (Warner Bros.) after a
