50 years ago today (2/23/76), AC/DC filmed the iconic video for “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll)” for Australia’s legendary music TV program
55 years ago today (2/19/71), Yes released their third album, The Yes Album, a turning point that signaled a dramatic shift in sound and laid the foundation for the first
Fifteen years ago today (2/18/11), Radiohead released their eighth studio album, The King of Limbs—quietly dropping it as a surprise download via the band’s website and even bumping the release
25 years ago today (2/17/01), Brad Paisley was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. He was 28 years old when he accepted the invitation, becoming the youngest member ever to
30 years ago today (2/13/96), The Fugees released their breakthrough and revered album The Score. Led by Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Pras Michel, the trio softened hip-hop and made
45 years ago today (2/12/81), Rush released its biggest-selling album, Moving Pictures — a seven-song masterclass that would come to define the band’s legacy. From the FM staples Tom Sawyer,
Twenty years ago today (2/10/06), Neil Young’s concert film Heart of Gold premiered in New York. Directed by Jonathan Demme, the film captures Young performing with Hank Williams’ old guitar,
45 years ago today (2/9/81), rock legend Bill Haley died at age 55 from a heart attack. Haley is credited by many with first popularizing rock in the early 1950s with
25 years ago today (2/6/01), moe. released its fifth studio album Dither, its most song-oriented effort to that date. The band’s twin-guitar attack featured a more refined ethos, as songs
30 years ago today (2/5/96), Deep Purple launched their Steve Morse era with the release of Purpendicular. Released after the final exit of Ritchie Blackmore, Purpendicular is the first album to feature
